VisionMakers is 108|Contemporary’s signature-juried biennial exhibition for contemporary fine craft-based artists in Oklahoma, Arkansas, Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, New Mexico, and Texas. On view December 4, 2026 – January 23, 2027, this exhibition showcases work that bridges cutting-edge concepts and traditional skills. With an internationally recognized juror and cash awards, VisionMakers2026 will be displayed in the architecturally stunning 108|Contemporary gallery in the heart of the Tulsa Arts District. This year the exhibition will be juried by Stefanie Kirkland, Windgate Foundation Curator of Contemporary Craft the Arkansas Museum of Fine Art.

Call for entries: May 1, 2026 through August 1, 2026 by midnight

Exhibition dates: December 4, 2026 - January 23, 2027

More information can be found at https://108contemporary.org/event/visionmakers2026-call-for-entries/

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This Event is provided by 108|Contemporary and is not in direct affiliation with Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition (OVAC).
The address for this event is: 108 E Reconciliation Wy, Tulsa, OK 74103

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Life Figure Session open studio for visual artists, live model provided. Sometimes, the models are clothed. Please text 479-280-0298 or 405-882-9912 to RSVP (as this is a weekly drop-in session), or to confirm whether that week's session is suitable for those under 18.

Weekly Life Figure Sessions (Gestures) on Wednesdays, 7-9 pm; $15 per artist.

The 2nd Wednesday of every month is Long Pose, from 7-10 pm; $20 per artist.

Some supplies are provided for use.

Learn More

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SHOP 108, located within 108|Contemporary is accepting submissions from artists living in Oklahoma and neighboring states for the 2027 year. We are seeking craftspeople whose work represents the cutting edge of the region’s fine craft art. Submissions are accepted June 1 – September 6, 2026. Work that meets the jury selection process and criteria will be showcased to sell on-site and online throughout the 2027 calendar year.

Apply

More information can be found at 108contemporary.org

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This Opportunity is provided by 108|Contemporary and is not in direct affiliation with Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition (OVAC).
The address for this event is: 108 E Reconciliation Wy, Tulsa, OK 74103

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INSPIRING HOPE Juried Art Show benefiting the Friends of the OU Breast Health Network!

Friends of the OU Breast Health Network is a 501c3 Nonprofit whose mission is to raise funds to help promote awareness about breast cancer and support the work done at OU Health Breast Health Network. The Friends help fund breast mammography screening, biopsies, genetic testing and contrast mammography for women who have no other funding sources as well as support the needs of the OU Health Breast Health Network.

Artwork should "Inspire Hope". Some examples of artwork that may fit with the theme are below, however, these are not required and the theme is up to the artist's interpretation.

-Artwork that shows Hope.

-Artwork that Inspires Hope.

-Positive imagery that Inspires Hope.

-Artwork that shows uplifting imagery that could inspire people battling breast cancer.

-Artwork that goes beyond the symbolism of breast cancer and explores the things in life that we each find to inspire and encourage healing and well-being.

ARTIST CALL Deadline: August 31st, 2026 by 11PM

APPLICATION LINK: https://forms.gle/e1XdPo7D9GR3q65n7

-Guest Juror: Kimberly Pagonis, Artist/Owner & Curator of Terra Rosa Gallery

-Awards: 1-$500 First Prize 2-$250 Merit Awards

•Monday, August 31, 2026-DEADLINE-Digital Submissions DUE BY 11PM

-Friday, September 11th-Notification of selected works via email by 5PM

-Saturday, September 26, 12-5PM-Delivery of selected works to the Paseo Arts and Creativity Center, 3024 Paseo, OKC, OK 73103

-Exhibit Dates-October 2-31

-Saturday, October 31, 12-5PM-Last Day of Exhibit and Artist Pickup of Any Unsold Art

-Application Link: https://forms.gle/e1XdPo7D9GR3q65n7

-Contact: betsymantor@gmail.com

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PRISMA ART PRIZE — ROME — 20th EDITION

International Open Call for Painters, Illustrators, Printmakers and Traditional 2D Artists

Prisma Art Prize opens its 20th edition, continuing its mission as an international platform dedicated to painting and two-dimensional artistic research.

Based in Rome, the prize welcomes artists from all over the world and supports the many directions that contemporary painting can take today: from figurative to abstract, from intimate visual narratives to experimental approaches, from traditional techniques to hybrid forms of image-making.

The 20th edition will lead to the annual group exhibition at Palazzo Merulana, Rome, opening on 5 November 2026, in one of the city’s most significant cultural venues.

Annual Awards & Opportunities:

• Cash prizes: €2,000 per year, distributed across the four quarterly calls
• Annual exhibition: group exhibition at Palazzo Merulana, Rome — opening 5 November 2026
• Solo shows: Isorrophia Gallery Prize + Pallavicini–Dettori Prize
• Artist residencies: Dar Meso Residency Prize, Osservatoriomaree Residency Prize
• Editorial opportunities: catalogue publication, artist interviews and online features
• Additional partner prizes and opportunities to be announced

Timeline — 20th Edition

• Submissions open: 4 June 2026
• Submissions close: 10 September 2026
• Winners announcement: September 2026
• Exhibition selections announcement: September 2026
• Annual prizes announcement: September 2026
• Annual exhibition opening: 5 November 2026, Palazzo Merulana, Rome

Entry Fees:

€34 for 1–3 artworks

€5 for each additional artwork, up to 8 artworks total

Payment options: PayPal, credit card, bank transfer

Curated by Domenico De Chirico

Artistic Direction: Marco Crispano

Production: Il Varco Creative Hub

Submit your work: https://www.prismaartprize.com/submit/

More info: https://www.prismaartprize.com/about/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prismaartprize/

Email: prismaartprize@gmail.com

Vision Eufaula is hosting the art and wine festival located in Eufaula Oklahoma on September 12. From 10:am- 6:00pm. During this event, we will have live music food the best wine in Oklahoma and also the top artist in Oklahoma. Come join in for this event and get your art on display.

This event has a judged art show and 1,000 will be awarded and divided between1st, 2nd and 3rd place.

Apply for artist booth space

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This Opportunity is provided by Vision Eufaula and is not in direct affiliation with Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition (OVAC).
The address for this event is: 150 N Front St. Eufaula, OK 74432

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The Regent Bank Amphitheater Mural Competition is a statewide opportunity for Oklahoma artists to submit original mural concepts for the new Regent Bank Amphitheater in Broken Arrow. Presented in partnership with ARTSOK, VENU Arts and Culture Foundation, VENU, and Regent Bank Amphitheater, the competition will award $5,000 in total prizes. Selected artwork will be reproduced as public-facing installations at the venue, helping showcase Oklahoma artists as part of this new regional entertainment destination.

Apply

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This Opportunity is provided by ARTSOK Inc. and is not in direct affiliation with Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition (OVAC).

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This four week intensive invites artists to deepen their practice through sustained observation of a single figure pose. Centered around a thoughtfully constructed setting featuring a dynamic pose, dramatic lighting, and curated drapery/props, students will return to the same composition throughout the intensive, allowing approximately five hours of focused studio time with the figure. Through repeated encounters with the same subject, artists move beyond first impressions to strengthen their understanding of proportion, anatomy, value, color, atmosphere, and composition while developing a more intentional observational drawing/painting practice. Each class begins with the brief gesture warm ups deigned to activate observational skills before transitioning into sustained work from the long pose. individualized feedback and one-on-one instruction support artists in refining their technical abilities while cultivating their own artistic voice and approach to the figure. Open to intermediate and advanced students working in drawing or painting media, this intensive offers a focused and immersive studio experience that prioritizes observation, encouraging artists to trust the process of seeing and to create more thoughtful figurative work.

Students have the option to bring their own classroom-safe dry and wet mediums to class. A variety of drawing and painting supplies will also be available in the classroom. 

Classes take place every Tuesday in August from 6–8pm at Firehouse Art Center in Norman, OK.

Enrollment Deadline: July 31st, 2026
Enroll Now

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This Opportunity is provided by Firehouse Art Center and is not in direct affiliation with Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition (OVAC).
The address for this event is: 444 S Flood Ave. Norman, OK 73069

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Paseo PhotoFest - Call for Entries - Due on August 3 at 11:59pm

PhotoFest is an annual juried photography exhibition each September in Gallery II of the Paseo Arts & Creativity Center, hosted by the Paseo Arts Association. It is open to all types of photography, including traditional and digital processes and mixed-media work that features photography.

This year's juror is Michael Hulett! Hulett is the founder and director of The Hulett Collection, a fine art photography gallery in Tulsa, Oklahoma, specializing in museum-quality twentieth-century and contemporary photography.

Apply

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This Opportunity is provided by Paseo Arts & Creativity Center and is not in direct affiliation with Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition (OVAC).
The address for this event is: Paseo Arts & Creativity Center

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FEAST (Funding Emerging Artists Through Sustainable Tactics) is an annual artist grant program managed by the Paseo Arts Association that provides five hopeful artists with the opportunity to fund their creative vision, project or artistic endeavors.

Every October, selected finalists and patrons attend an evening dinner gathering where finalists pitch their projects, and the community selects a winner by vote. The selected artist receives up to $2,000 in financial support for their project and returns to the event the following year to provide an update. All fields of art are eligible!

Apply

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This Opportunity is provided by Friends of the Paseo Arts & Creativity Center and is not in direct affiliation with Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition (OVAC).
The address for this event is: Paseo Arts & Creativity Center

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Looking to have your own art show? Exhibit applications are due on October 1, 2026, for 2027 solo or group art exhibits at the galleries of the Paseo Arts Association's Paseo Arts & Creativity Center (PACC) located in the historic Paseo Arts District.

The PAA Exhibits Committee and PAA Staff provide professional art installation, a gallery poster, press release, artwork labels, social media graphic/post, current exhibit page on website, an opening reception during the First Friday Gallery Walk with the option to hold a private event during the month.

PAA Staff and Volunteers manage sales during regular gallery hours Tuesday-Friday 11a-5p and Saturday 12-5p. The PAA's commission on all art sales is 20%.

Apply

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This Opportunity is provided by Friends of the Paseo Arts & Creativity Center and is not in direct affiliation with Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition (OVAC).
The address for this event is: Paseo Arts & Creativity Center

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Join 108|Contemporary for this introduction to tapestry weaving with Sean Tyler. This course will cover making looms from stretcher bars, the basics of tapestry weaving, and additional techniques to add texture and individuality to weavings. By the end of this class, you will know how to turn yarn into vibrant artworks to decorate your home!All basic materials will be provided but students are welcome to bring yarn, fabric strips, sewing trim, ribbon or other similar materials to add to their weavings!

Saturday, July 25, 2026 from 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

108 E Reconciliation Way, Tulsa OK 74103

$35 (+ 10% off for 108 Members!)

More information about FIBERWORKS2026 can be found at https://108contemporary.org/event/fiberworks2026/

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This Event is provided by 108|Contemporary and is not in direct affiliation with Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition (OVAC).
The address for this event is: 108 E Reconciliation Wy, Tulsa, OK 74103

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Uncanny Art Hang is our monthly creative meetup designed to offer artists and creatives a reliable space to connect, make, and recharge. Born from the collaborative spirit of Art Soup, the focus is on showing up, sharing space, and supporting one another rather than following a formal program.

You’re welcome to join us in person at the gallery or virtually through our Discord channel, making this a flexible, accessible way to spend time with the creative community.

Join virtually through the Discord.

Bring a project, a sketchbook, or just yourself. Whether you’re actively working, talking through ideas, or quietly co-creating alongside others, the evening is open and low-pressure.

Schedule

6:00 PM – Doors Open

Settle in and reconnect with familiar faces or meet new ones.

6:30 PM – Open Coworking

Work solo or collaboratively, exchange ideas, and enjoy the shared creative energy—both in the gallery and online.

8:00 PM – Wrap-Up

Wind down with informal reflections and leave with new connections and momentum.

ABOUT UNCANNY ART HOUSE

Located in the heart of Norman, Oklahoma, Uncanny Art House is a multidisciplinary art space focused on creating accessible, immersive experiences for artists and audiences alike. Through exhibitions, workshops, and public programs, the gallery fosters connection, curiosity, and creative exploration. Every purchase made at the garage sale goes directly toward supporting our programming and the exciting lineup we have planned for the remainder of 2026 and into 2027.

Learn More

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This Event is provided by Uncanny Art House and is not in direct affiliation with Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition (OVAC).
The address for this event is: 106 East Main Street Norman, OK, 73069

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Our Grants for Artists Education Assistance Grant application opens on August 1st with an application deadline of October 15th! Whether it's painting, sculpting, curating, or art writing, we invite you to dive into our current grant opportunities!

Open to all visual mediums, curation, and art writing.

Learn more and apply today at ovac-ok.org/grantsforartists

Questions? Reach out to Administrative and Artist Relations Manager, Ariana Weir-Temoshok, at ariana@ovac-ok.org

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Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition (OVAC)

Our Grants for Artists Professional Basics Grant application opens on August 1st with an application deadline of October 15th! Whether it's painting, sculpting, curating, or art writing, we invite you to dive into our current grant opportunities!
Apply today

Open to all visual mediums, curation, and art writing.

Learn more and apply today at ovac-ok.org/grantsforartists

Questions? Reach out to Administrative and Artist Relations Manager, Ariana Weir-Temoshok, at ariana@ovac-ok.org

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Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition (OVAC)

Our Grants for Artists Creative Projects Grant application opens on August 1st with an application deadline of October 15th! Whether it's painting, sculpting, curating, or art writing, we invite you to dive into our current grant opportunities!
Apply today

Open to all visual mediums, curation, and art writing.

Learn more and apply today at ovac-ok.org/grantsforartists

Questions? Reach out to Administrative and Artist Relations Manager, Ariana Weir-Temoshok, at ariana@ovac-ok.org

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Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition (OVAC)

Our Grants for Artists Community/Artist Partnerships Grant application opens on August 1st with an application deadline of October 15th! Whether it's painting, sculpting, curating, or art writing, we invite you to dive into our current grant opportunities!
Apply Today

Open to all visual mediums, curation, and art writing.

Learn more and apply today at ovac-ok.org/grantsforartists

For questions or assistance with your application. Reach out to Administrative and Artist Relations Manager, Ariana Weir-Temoshok, at ariana@ovac-ok.org or call (405) 879-2400 Ex. 5.

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Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition

SUMMER 2026 OPEN FOR SUBMISSIONS — Innovate Grant is thrilled to introduce our newly increased award amounts of $1,800.00.

Innovate Grant awards (2) $1,800.00 grants each quarter, to one Visual Artist and one Photographer. In addition, (18) honorable mentions (9 in art and 9 in photo), will be featured on our website and join a growing community of vibrant and talented artists. Innovate Grant's commitment extends beyond the grant cycle by promoting the work of selected winners and honorable mentions into the future. For more information and to apply visit https://innovateartistgrants.org

Innovate Grant supports artists and photographers through quarterly grants. We've simplified the grant process, so that artists and photographers can focus on making their innovative work. The work should speak for itself and our application reflects that.

Innovate Grant awards:

+ 1 x $1,800.00 Grant to a Visual Artist

+ 1 x $1,800.00 Grant to a Photographer

+ 18 x Honorable Mentions

Explore the work of ALL Past Innovate Grant recipients and read their interviews at https://innovateartistgrants.org

How to Apply: Visual Artists and Photographers 18 years and older, from all around the world, are eligible to apply. All media and genres are accepted. All applicants retain the right to the work they submit. Apply today at https://innovateartistgrants.org

Category: Multiple disciplines and genres accepted

Deadline: Thursday, September 17, 2026 – Submit by 11:59PM Pacific Standard Time

Region: US & International

Awards: 2 x $1,800.00 USD Grants // 18 x Honorable Mentions

Apply Online Today

https://innovateartistgrants.org

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This Event/Opportunity is provided by Innovate Grant and is not in direct affiliation with Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition (OVAC).

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