First Friday Gallery Walk is an event organized by the Paseo Arts Association and Paseo Arts District, every first Friday from 6-9 PM, rain or shine. First Friday is located in the historic Paseo Arts District, Oklahoma City's unique art community.

Over 80 artists and more than 25 businesses and galleries participate, all within walking distance. Opening receptions showcase the new work of the gallery/studio owners or the work of guest artists.

Paseo Arts District | 3024 Paseo | Oklahoma City, OK 73103

The USS OKLAHOMA SSN 802 Commissioning Committee is excited to announce the launch of the USS OKLAHOMA SSN 802 Challenge Coin Design Competition, inviting students, artists, designers, and submarine enthusiasts from across Oklahoma to submit their original designs for a chance to create the official challenge coin commemorating the commissioning of the USS OKLAHOMA SSN 802 submarine.

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USS OKLAHOMA SSN 802 Commissioning Committee

SEEKING ARTISTS FOR:
• Paseo First Friday Art Walks
• New Art for Daily Shop Sales: Cards, Small Arts

• Most Any Mediums, Various Shapes-n-Sizes
• Textiles, Merch, Bags & Totes

*Flora has Limited Wall Space*
Consignment Payouts - 75% of Sales

Text Shop Number: (405) 531-0708
Include: Name, Business Name or Alias
Product Type, and a few Photos that may help.

We have Annual Scheduled Programming for Group Shows too!

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Flora Bodega | 3020 N Walker Ave STE B, Oklahoma City, OK 73103

Uncanny Art House is hosting Dog Daze of Summer, an in person and live streamed auction event to benefit a local animal shelter! More details coming soon.

Location: Uncanny Art House, 106 E Main St, Norman, OK

️ Event Date: TBA

Submission Deadline: July 31st, 2025

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking art that is:

Inspired by mans best friend and the unique relationship we have with our furry friends!

Mediums may include:

Painting or illustration

Photography

Sculpture or mixed media

Digital art

Video

Why Participate?

Support a great cause: All proceeds will benefit a local animal shelter. (Official shelter to be determined)

Showcase your work: Gain exposure to both in-person and livestream audiences.

Connect: Join a community of like-minded artists and animal lovers.

Recognition: All selected artists will be featured in our promotions and credited during the event.

Submission Details

Submit up to 3 pieces of artwork for consideration.

No submission fee.

Part of each auction piece sold will go to local animal shelters, with a 50/50 split of the final sale amount going to the artist.

How to Apply

1️⃣ Fill out our Google Form application here.

2️⃣ Upload high-quality images of your artwork and provide details (title, medium, dimensions, price).

3️⃣ Submit by July 31st, 2025 for consideration.

Questions?

Reach out to us at admin@uncannyarthouse.com for any inquiries.

This is an opportunity to provide support to your community and share your art with a vibrant audience!

Learn More

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Uncanny Art House | 106 E Main St, Norman, OK 73069

Are you a visual artist looking for a unique way to showcase your work? Uncanny Art House is seeking creative and eye-catching postcard designs for our retail store display! This is a fantastic opportunity to have your art featured and seen by our vibrant, art-loving community. Our members will be contributing designs and we want your work hosted alongside us!

Location: Uncanny Art House, 106 E Main St, Norman, OK

️ Submission Deadline: No deadline, this is an open ended submission and will close once we have filled all 15 postcard slots on the rack.

Apply now!

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Uncanny Art House | 106 E Main St, Norman, OK 73069

In a partnership with the Oklahoma City Arts Council, The Girlie Show arts festival is back on November 14–15, 2025 at the OKC Farmers Public Market. Applications are now open. Creative women makers of all kinds are welcome to apply.

Apply
Learn More

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OKC Farmers Public Market | 311 S Klein Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73108

Unfold the wonders of art and nature this spring and summer as Tulsa Botanic Garden hosts the Oklahoma debut of FLORIGAMI IN THE GARDEN, an exhibition of monumental sculptures by Santa Fe artists Jennifer and Kevin Box. The exhibit opens Sunday, March 2, 2025, when the Garden reopens for the year.

FLORIGAMI IN THE GARDEN showcases 20 installations of museum-quality metal sculptures inspired by origami, the centuries-old Japanese art of folding paper. The larger-than-life sculptures of blooming flowers, birds, grazing deer, galloping ponies, and other flora and fauna themes will be exhibited throughout the five formal gardens at Tulsa Botanic Garden. The Oklahoma debut will also premier three new pieces by Box, including a 17ft. tall kinetic sculpture of colorful butterflies that will “float” above floral displays.

Kevin Box grew up in Bartlesville, OK and graduated from the School of Visual Arts in New York City. His work has received numerous awards and is held in prominent collections worldwide. In 2004, he was the youngest member ever elected to the National Sculptors' Guild.

FLORIGAMI IN THE GARDEN features Box’s own compositions as well as collaborations with his wife, Jennifer, and world-renowned origami artists Te Jui Fu, Beth Johnson, Michael G. LaFosse and Robert J. Lang.

The exhibit includes interpretive information and cast metal examples of origami pieces folded and unfolded. An audio tour is also available for guests to dial into and listen to the artists speak about the work as well as a scavenger hunt sheet.

FLORIGAMI IN THE GARDEN will be at Tulsa Botanic Garden through September 21, 2025. Admission to the Garden will include the exhibit and is free for Garden members. Find hours, admission and more information at tulsabotanic.org or by calling 918-289-0330.

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Tulsa Botanic Garden | 3900 Tulsa Botanic Dr, Tulsa, OK 74127

Our Photo Studio Sign ups are OPEN for the June Session!

Build your portfolio, prepare for exhibitions, and enhance your online presence with our Photo Studio!

The Timeline:
Jun 25: Submission deadline
Jun 23–26: Artwork drop-off window
Apr 26: Photography Day
July 3: Artwork pick-up deadline

⭐ OVAC Members always receive a discounted rate on OVAC Photo Studio Sessions

🔗 Learn more and sign up today at Ovac-Ok.Org/PhotoStudio

OVAC Members always receive a discounted rate on OVAC Photo Studio Sessions. Find the coupon code in your OVAC Member Hub.
Become an OVAC Member.

Sign Up Today!

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Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition | 1720 N. Shartel Ave. Suite B., Oklahoma City, OK 73103

About THRIVE Grants:

THRIVE Grants aim to further support artists’ innovation throughout Oklahoma with project grants of up to $10,000 for artist-led initiatives. These grants provide support for ambitious, impactful, and innovative visual arts projects that are collaborative and engage the community.

Apply Now!
Application PDF

Questions?
Reach out to Administrative and Artist Relations Manager, Ariana Weir-Temoshok, at Ariana@Ovac-Ok.Org or (405) 879-2400 Ex. 5

Something is brewing in 2025!
OVAC Member, Bee Doublehue, is revealing a massive body of work that details 4 phases of all life- Release, Static, Collection, & Stasis.

This show will attempt to answer how much can a single person produce in a year. There will be paintings, drawings, music, and more.

Stay tuned for updates!

Chisholm Trail Heritage Center | 2150 Chisholm Trail Pkwy Duncan, OK 73533

Tulsa Artist Fellowship, a place-based, durational award dedicated to supporting visionary arts practitioners, is pleased to announce the opening of applications for the 2026-2028 Tulsa Artist Fellowship award term on Wednesday, April 2, 2025. The commencement of this upcoming cohort will bring the place-based residency program to its fully expanded award structure, which began during its 2024-2026 inaugural term, awarding thirty artists and arts workers who will overlap in their first, second, and third award years. 2025 marks the 10th anniversary of the Tulsa Artist Fellowship.

Tulsa Artist Fellowship opens applications for artists and arts workers of any medium or discipline with at least five years of experience in the field. Ten selected awardees, announced later in 2025, will each receive a $150,000 stipend over three years, along with a $12,000 annual housing stipend, $1,200 yearly health stipend, $1,200 yearly studio assistant stipend, a $1,500 relocation stipend, fully subsidized studio spaces, and access to shared art-making facilities. In total, the cohort will receive over $2.35 million in support and resources.

Apply!

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Tulsa Artist Fellowship | 112 N Boston Ave, Tulsa, OK 74103

108|Contemporary is excited to present Full Circle, a group exhibition by the Red Heat Collective, on view April 4 – May 24, 2025. “Full Circle” refers to a group of artists who are interconnected and interdependent, where individuals contribute to the collective wellbeing and benefit from the support of others, creating a sense of belonging and shared responsibility, essentially completing a cycle of giving and receiving in a group, much like the circular motion of a full circle.

This project is sponsored in part through the Vision Arts 5 Grant funded by The City of Tulsa.

Exhibition Opening:

Friday, April 4, 2025 from 6:00 – 9:00 pm

Artist Talk with Amy Sanders de Melo and Adrien Lee

Saturday, April 5, 2025 from 1:00 – 2:00 pm

Artist Talk with Lowell Baker, Joseph Clayton, and Ayden Krzmarzick

Saturday, April 19, 2025 from 1:00 – 2:00 pm

More information at 108contemporary.org

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108|Contemporary | 108 E Reconciliation Way Tulsa, OK 74103

Myriad Botanical Gardens’ Inasmuch Foundation Crystal Bridge Conservatory Art Gallery presents “Landscapes, Spirits,” a photography exhibit.

“Landscapes, Spirits” brings together a collection of landscape photography by VC Torneden. These landscapes, spanning the last decade of Torneden’s career, include both manmade structures and relatively untouched natural scenes.

Exhibition Dates: April 10 – May 29, 2025

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Opening of the 3rd Annual " Wait 5 Minutes" Exhibition.

Experience the captivating transformation of Oklahoma's spring weather at the 3rd Annual "Wait 5 Minutes" Exhibition, hosted by Terra Rosa Art Gallery! Just as our skies shift from serene to stormy instantly, this unique exhibition showcases remarkable artists who capture our atmosphere's breathtaking beauty and unpredictable chaos.

Mark your calendars for April 12, 2025, and immerse yourself in a visual journey that includes stunning sunbursts and dramatic storms. Don't miss this opportunity to witness how creativity brilliantly interprets Oklahoma's most famous forecast.

Exhibition runs to May 24, 2025.

Learn More

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Terra Rosa Art Gallery and Creative Space | 111 E Oklahoma Ave, Guthrie, OK 73044

Hosted by Ten Moir Gallery

Deadline: July 31, 2025

Ten Moir Gallery is delighted to announce the July 2025 Edition of the Blu-Sky Artist Award (BSAA), an online international semi-annual grant for artists, photographers, sculptors and more. We offer an unrestricted grant so artists can truly focus on their craft, refine their techniques, and navigate the art industry with confidence.

Awards & Recognition

* 2 Winners Receives:

* $500 Unrestricted Grant

* A Published Interview

* Social Media Spotlight

* Winner’s Certificate

* 10 Finalists Receive:

* Dedicated Social Media Spotlight

* Finalist Certificate

Eligibility and Rules

* Theme: Open

* Age: Must be 18 years or older at the time of submission

* Experience Level: Open to amateur and professional artists

* Location: Worldwide

* Originality: Submissions must be original works by the submitting artist

* Usage Rights: Selected artists/photographer authorize Ten Moir Gallery to publish submissions on tenmoirgallery.com and affiliated platforms for editorial and promotional purposes

Important Dates

* Applications Open: March 25, 2025

* Early Bird Deadline: May 15, 2025

* Submissions Close: July 31, 2025

* Results Announced: August 15, 2025

* Award Payout by: August 20, 2025

About Ten Moir Gallery

Ten Moir Gallery is committed to supporting and promoting artists through curated exhibitions, competitions, and opportunities for global exposure. We aim to provide a platform where artists can share their talent and connect with a diverse audience.

Get Involved!

Don't miss this opportunity to showcase your work and compete for exciting awards. Submit your artwork for the Blu-Sky Artist Award: July 2025 Edition today!

For more information and to enter, visit: https://tenmoirgallery.com/blu-sky-emerging-artist-award/

For inquiries, contact us at: connect@tenmoirgallery.com

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Blue Koi Gallery Ten Moir Gallery

Immerse yourself in the beauty of the natural world with the Landscape theme. Open to all mediums and styles, mixed media, digital art, sculpture, and photography. This competition invites you to capture the essence of nature, from sweeping vistas to natural scenes. Showcase your creativity in interpreting the landscapes that inspires you.

$500 worth of prizes and Cash Awards | Social Media Promotion | Email to Galleries, Art Admirers & Collectors | Certificate.

Entry Fee: $20 for 4 images, $35 for 6 images.

Application Deadline: June 30, 2025

Apply

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Blue Koi Gallery

Elara Caring are in search of artists that can paint and/or draw portraits. To give families a forever lasting hand-crafted picture of their loved ones. This can all be done in the comfort of your home or studio and can be done according to your schedule. Any medium, any size, at your own pace. Photo of the patient is provided to you for the portrait.

Make a real difference in someone’s life! Elara Caring, one of the nation’s largest providers of home-based care, is looking for compassionate volunteers willing to donate their time to provide exceptional end-of-life care to local hospice patients and their families.

 For more information contact: (210) 325-1451

Learn More

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Elara Caring

Applications are NOW OPEN for 12x12 Art Fundraiser Committee Members!

The 12×12 Art Fundraiser, taking place on October 3d at the OKC Farmers Public Market, is an eclectic fusion of works created by 175 Oklahoma artists available for purchase through an online auction and live entertainment, making it a memorable one-night-only art celebration! This annual event raises vital funds for all of OVAC’s programs and services, ensuring Oklahoma is a place where visual artists can thrive and make a positive impact in their communities.

By serving on the 12x12 committee, you can play a unique role in contributing to the event’s success and positively impacting artists and the broader arts community, while also networking and engaging in professional development experiences that support your career goals.

The Timeline
May 30: Committee applications close
Jun 2: Committee applicants notified
Jun 12: First Committee meeting (Remote)
Oct 3: 12x12 Art Fundraiser event at OKC Farmers Public Market

Apply

Questions? Reach out to Community Relations Director Fernando Calvillo, at Fernando@Ovac-Ok.Org or call (405) 879-2400 Ex. 1.

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Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition

✨ Calling all teen creatives! ARTSPACE at Untitled is hosting a 5-week Summer Stop-Motion Workshop for ages 14–18, running May 27–June 27, 2025, Monday–Friday from 9 AM–3 PM.

Participants will adapt a story from script to screen—storyboarding, building sets and puppets, animating frame-by-frame, and editing a full short film. Led by professional animator, filmmaker and current THRIVE Grantee Nicole Emmons, students will experience an industry-level production pipeline and finish with a festival-ready film, promo materials, and a red-carpet screening.

Open to storytellers, animators, sculptors, set designers, and creative thinkers with a passion for bringing ideas to life. This is an intensive, collaborative program—perfect for those ready to commit and create!

Apply by May 23rd, 2025

Email Eric Martinez, Director of Education, at press@1ne3.org

Subject: “Summer Stop-Motion Workshop – [Your Name]”

Include:

– A short paragraph on why you want to join

– 3–6 samples of your creative work (any medium)

Spots are limited—don’t miss your chance to animate your summer!

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ARTSPACE at Untitled | 1 NE 3rd St, Oklahoma City, OK 73104

The 2025 12×12 Art Fundraiser, happening on October 3rd at the OKC Farmers Public Market, is an eclectic fusion of works created by 175 Oklahoma artists available for purchase through an online auction and live entertainment, making it a memorable one-night-only art celebration! This annual event raises vital funds for all of OVAC’s programs and services, ensuring Oklahoma is a place where visual artists can thrive and make a positive impact in their communities.

Selected artists create unique works within the dimensions of 12" x 12”, and may choose to donate a portion of their sales to OVAC at 25%, 50%, or 100% of the total sale value. Artists who sold work last year will be personally invited to participate in this year’s event.

New Artist Application

The Timeline
Jun 5: Artist applications close
Jul 7: Artists notified
Sep 10: Deadline to drop off artwork
Oct 3: 12x12 Art Fundraiser event at OKC Farmers Public Market

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OKC Farmers Public Market | 311 S Klein Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73108

This May, 1515 Lincoln Gallery will present “Stark Art,” a solo exhibition by artist Kevin Stark. The show features five distinct artist personas created by Stark, each producing art in radically different styles and subject matter. Stark immerses himself in these characters, allowing them to shape his creative process, even adopting different costumes for each persona. The exhibition reveals Stark's diverse talents and delves into his ongoing journey of self-discovery and creative curiosity.

In discussing the upcoming exhibition, Stark says, “This show encompasses almost all of my artistic pursuits… and there are many. I’ve created work my entire life, and I have always been interested in learning new techniques and using those skills to create a body of work that spans many styles and mediums. My works have been so varied that my solo shows have sometimes been mistaken for group shows.”

He continues, “I like to keep a sense of humor about what I do. It was this sense of humor that first led me to come up with the idea of different artist personas for the different styles of work I produce. The Pop Art of Red Kittens, the bird paintings by Ivory Keyes, the cartoon-type paintings of Salmon Chevy, the abstract paintings of Jett Black, the mythological pieces from Starkology, and the contemporary portraits I do under my own name are all the product of one person… Kevin Stark. As you move through the exhibit, understand that these artworks, though they may seem to be from five individuals, are in fact all created by one person who creates a lot… and sleeps very little.” Kevin Stark was born and raised in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma. A self-taught artist, he began working at an ad agency at age 15 and was head of the art department by age 18. Simultaneously, he developed an interest in oil painting and the techniques of the old masters, especially portrait artists, and worked to teach himself their methods. Stark later majored in art at the University of Oklahoma, where he expanded his artistic interests and honed his skills in various styles and mediums. Over the years, his expertise led him to a diverse career, including work as a toy designer, comic book artist, billboard artist, muralist, portrait painter, and many other art-related projects for clients worldwide.

After some time away, he eventually returned to his hometown, where he opened his studio and gallery, Stark Art, producing a significant body of work. His interest in performance art also led him to create artist personas that showcase work in different styles. His work has been featured in numerous solo and group exhibitions across the United States, and it is housed in private collections both nationally and internationally. He has been featured in various magazines, newspapers, television programs, and international publications in France, Germany, Australia, and Japan.

The gallery is thrilled to present “Stark Art!” This dynamic show promises to inspire and captivate, inviting guests to discover a wide range of artworks on view in our main exhibition space. The exhibition opens with a free public reception on Thursday, May 1, 2025, from 6–8 pm, and will remain on view until Saturday, June 7, 2025. In addition, join us for two special artist talks with Kevin Stark. The first, on Saturday, May 3, from 1–2 pm, will feature Stark as himself, offering a personal look into his artistic process. The second, on Saturday, May 31, from 1–2 pm, will showcase Stark’s persona, Red Kittens, in a performative discussion. Both talks are free to attend, but seating is limited, and RSVPs are encouraged. To reserve your spot, please email info@1515lg.com or call 405.503.1063.

Also, don’t miss Kevin Stark and his band, Squeaky Burger, as they take the stage forour monthly 1515 Live Music event. Squeaky Burger, formed in 1997, creates improvised soundtrack music for imaginary films inspired by Mexican cinema. The band has released several albums and continues to perform live. Join us on Friday, May 30, from 6–8 pm for a free, exciting performance. 1515 Live Music takes place on the last Friday of every month and features a diverse lineup of local musicians. Don’t miss this special evening of music, art, and wine!

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1515 Lincoln Gallery | 1515 N Lincoln Blvd, Oklahoma City, OK 73104

Join us on May 3rd from 6PM–9PM at Queen Rose Art House in Tulsa for the opening of Hero Journeys, curated by 2024 THRIVE Grantee, Kalup Linzy.

Opening Reception: May 3rd at 6PM–9PM with a Performance by SIYLA at 7PM
Exhibition Dates: May 3–June 28, 2025 on Saturdays 12PM–6PM
Artist Talk: June 5, 2025 6PM–8PM

This program features work created during our very first experimental film and video workshop. Using Oklahoma as the backdrop, subject, and/or character, each participant created a short film or video exploring a plot point from Joseph Campbell’s hero’s journey.

Artists:
J. Bauers
Kieran Crutison (C.A.P.)
Mariah Gonzales
Maria Kendrick
Rachel Ann Kendrick
Khadijat A. Oluwatoyin
Jiji Rachelle
SIYLA

This project is supported by THRIVE Grants and the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts.

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Queen Rose Art House | 843 N Birmingham Pl. Tulsa, OK 74110

Join us on May 17th and May 24th from 11AM–2PM at Oklahoma Indian Territory Museum of Black Creek Freedmen History in Oklahoma City for the exhibition of THRIVE Grant project, 'Beadtelling the Freedmen of the Five Tribes' by Jennifer Saenz (Ahyoka).

'Beadtelling the Freedmen of the Five Tribes' is a Native American Visual Beadwork Art Exhibition showcasing portrait beadwork of the Freedmen and Freedmen descendants of the Five Civilized Tribes. The co-creation process involves Cherokee Beadwork Artists Jennifer Saenz and Vicky Watson. Also, Designer Debbie Franklin Richard and Supporting Designer Jennifer Saenz. Beadwork Artists Vicky Watson and Jennifer Saenz are a Mother-Daughter Artistic collaboration. Their beadwork combines traditional Native American beading techniques with innovative portrait beadwork design. It is a fusion of storytelling and beadwork, both integral parts of Native American culture - called Beadtelling™. This exhibit is about on ongoing part of history and creating a better tribal future.

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Oklahoma Indian Territory Museum of Black Creek Freedmen History | 8625 S. Walker Ave, Oklahoma City, 73139

Artists from Arkansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Texas are invited to submit paintings, drawings, original prints, fiber art, ceramics, sculpture, photography, and video and digital works. 

The submission deadline is 11:59 p.m. Friday, July 18, 2025. Complete rules, juror information, and entry portal are at artx3.org/rosenzweig. 

The prizes are:

$1,000 — Best in Show

$500 — First Place

$200 — Second Place

$100 – Merit prizes (3 available)

$2,000 is available in Purchase Awards.

Established in 1992, the Rosenzweig exhibition is an opportunity for up-and-coming and established artists to earn cash prizes and gain recognition, and for the ARTx3 Campus to grow our Permanent Collection through Purchase Awards.

For more than five decades, the ARTx3 Campus’ Arts & Science Center for Southeast Arkansas has been a platform for local, state and regional artists to shine. The Arts & Science Center, the ARTx3 Campus’s flagship facility, is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums.

If you have more questions, call 870-536-3375 or email Visitor Relations Coordinator Matthew Howard at mhoward@artx3.org.

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The Arts & Science Center for Southeast Arkansas | 701 S Main St, Pine Bluff, AR 71601

Want to get involved in the 48th Annual Paseo Arts Festival? Sign up as a volunteer for next month's event between May 23 – May 27, 2025! Volunteers are very important to the festival and help keep the gears going by working in the most important areas such as the beverage tents, the children's area, parking and more!

Volunteer shifts are three hours long and include a free volunteer t-shirt and beverage ticket per shift. You must be 14 years of age to volunteer without a parent or guardian. All drink tent volunteers must be 21 years of age.

PLEASE NOTE: Paseo now uses GivePulse for volunteer sign ups. If you have any questions or issues, please email connor@thepaseo.org.

Sign up at ThePaaOk.Org/Volunteers

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Paseo Arts District | 3022 Paseo, Oklahoma City, OK 73103

Join us at 1515 Lincoln Gallery on Saturday, May 24, from 2:30 to 4:30 pm for a free book signing with author Patricia Hoerth Batchelder. She will read passages from her latest book, Evelyn Beatrice Longman: The Woman Who Sculpted Golden Boy, Thomas Edison, and Other Monuments, and sign copies for guests. Patricia is the co-founder, retreat leader, and spiritual director of Turtle Rock Farm—a retreat center for sustainability, spirituality, and healing. She is also an adjunct instructor of spirituality courses at Phillips Theological Seminary. A former feature writer for The Washington Star, Batchelder has taught journalism at Phillips University in Enid, Oklahoma, and Northern Oklahoma College. She co-authored The Life and Times of Henry Bellmon (1992), her father’s memoir, which was awarded Best Book of Non-Fiction by the Oklahoma Center for the Book in 1993.

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1515 Lincoln Gallery | 1515 N Lincoln Blvd, Oklahoma City, OK 73104

 
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Oklahoma State University Museum of Art | 720 S Husband St, Stillwater, OK 74074

Enroll Now!

Firehouse Art Center | 444 S Flood Ave, Norman, OK 73069