Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition upcoming events

Call for 2027 Art Exhibits at the PACC (2 Jul 2026)

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMT

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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Applications Open: Grants for Artists | Education Assistance (1 Aug 2026)

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT

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!

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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Applications Open: Grants for Artists | Professional Basics (1 Aug 2026)

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT

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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Applications Open: Grants for Artists | Creative Projects (1 Aug 2026)

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT

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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Applications Open: Grants for Artists | Community/Artist Partnerships (1 Aug 2026)

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT

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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$4,500 Artist Grants | The Hopper Prize Fall 2026 (1 Aug 2026)

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT

The Hopper Prize is now accepting entries for $4,500 and $1,000 artist grants.

They will be providing 6 grants totaling $13,000 USD. 2 artists will each receive $4,500 and 4 artists will each receive $1,000.

This is an open call to visual artists age 18 and older. All visual media eligible.

This open call provides you with a direct path to get your work in front of an international community of curators, artists, gallerists, and arts administrators.

In addition to grants, 30 artists will be selected for a shortlist. Additional exposure is available via our online Journal as well as our Instagram feed, currently reaching an audience over 175k.

Submit your work here.

Deadline: November 17, 2026

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Fresh Paint Mural Competition Application (1 Sep 2026)

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT

This mentorship opportunity supports emerging BIPOC mural artists through professional development, collaboration, and public engagement. Selected participants work alongside established muralists to develop and complete large-scale works before thousands of Festival visitors, gaining valuable experience in public art, creative process, and community impact. Arts Council OKC and OKC Thunder invite artists with a passion for storytelling through murals and a desire to expand their practice to apply.

Applications are open now until October 18, 2026.

Learn More Here & Apply Here!

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Applications Open: November Art Crit Night (18 Sep 2026)

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Applications are OPEN for our next Art Crit Night on November 12, 2026 at 1515 Lincoln Gallery in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Participating artists receive a $100 honorarium.

Featuring Guest Curator, Alexa Goetzinge

Application Deadline: October 11, 2026 at 11:59PM CT
This application is free and open to all Oklahoma residents.
Apply Now

What is Art Crit Night?
Art Crit Night is a free to attend art critique event featuring two local artists who present their work during a curator-led discussion. Artists, arts professionals, collectors, and anyone curious about joining the conversation can look forward to a relaxed evening of engaging discussion and mingling with art friends.

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

This is a program of the Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition (OVAC)

Event Location: 1515 Lincoln Gallery | 1515 N Lincoln Blvd, Oklahoma City, OK 73104

Intro to Murals Class (20 Sep 2026)

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Instructors Aditi and Dane Heins will teach students all about murals. Over 4 weeks this fall, we’re spilling the beans on everything we know. From pitching to pricing, and design to application, this all-encompassing course has something for everyone. If you’re thinking about painting your first mural, this course is for you. If you’ve painted 20 murals, this course is also for you. Topics covered include, but are not limited to: digitally mocking up your designs, how to price your murals, best practices for painting a mural, a recommended supply list, pros and cons of house paint vs. spray paint, job-site safety and organization, and vinyl mural design.

Learn More and Register for a Spot Here!

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This Event/Opportunity is provided by Aditi Heins 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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Life Figure Sessions (23 Sep 2026)

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT

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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This Opportunity is provided by Udit Gorman and is not in direct affiliation with Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition (OVAC).
The address for this event is: 829 NW 4th Street Oklahoma City, OK, 73106

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Life Figure Sessions (30 Sep 2026)

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT

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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This Opportunity is provided by Udit Gorman and is not in direct affiliation with Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition (OVAC).
The address for this event is: 829 NW 4th Street Oklahoma City, OK, 73106

Submit your art events & opportunities to our Oklahoma Arts Resource Calendar!

SEASAM (Southeastern Art Show and Market) (2 Oct 2026)

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT

The Southeastern Art Show and Market (SEASAM) and SEASAM Youth has been part of the Chickasaw Annual Meeting and Festival since 2005. SEASAM and SEASAM Youth provide a unique marketplace where adult and youth artists from federally recognized Southeastern tribes can flourish. The competition portion of the adult market includes a Best of Show award, Best of Division and 1st, 2nd and 3rd place awards in each category. Youth competition awards include Best of Show and Best of Division awards and judges' awards.

Artist Spotlight: Caddo, Chase Kahwinhut Earles

Caddo artist Chase Kahwinhut Earles is a potter whose work bridges traditional Caddo practices and contemporary design. A graduate of the Savannah College of Art and Design, Earles is helping revive a Caddo pottery tradition that nearly disappeared after the last known Caddo potter stopped working around 1908.

Earles follows traditional methods throughout his process, digging his own clay, gathering mussel shell temper, burnishing each piece by hand and pit firing his work in open ground fires. After firing, he hand carves unique designs into every piece.

His work is held in permanent collections at the Autry Museum, Oklahoma Capitol, Crystal Bridges Museum, Dallas Museum of Art, the Eiteljorg Museum and the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian among others. Earles’ work has earned numerous prestigious awards, including recently Best of Show at the 2025 Hushtola Art Market, Best of Show at the 2025 Cherokee Art Market, 2025 SEASAM Art Market and two first place ribbons at SWAIA – Santa Fe Indian Art Market.

Learn More Here!

Youth Artist Application - Due September 18, 2026

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This Event/Opportunity is provided by Chickasaw Nation and is not in direct affiliation with Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition (OVAC).
The address for this event is: 411 W 9th St, Tishomingo, OK 73460

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Life Figure Sessions (7 Oct 2026)

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT

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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This Opportunity is provided by Udit Gorman and is not in direct affiliation with Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition (OVAC).
The address for this event is: 829 NW 4th Street Oklahoma City, OK, 73106

Submit your art events & opportunities to our Oklahoma Arts Resource Calendar!

16mm Direct Animation Workshop (10 Oct 2026)

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT

This hands-on workshop introduces participants to the art and history of direct animation, working directly with 16mm motion picture film and projection. Over four sessions, participants will explore this unique cinematic language by painting, scratching, masking, and physically manipulating 16mm leader and found footage to create your own animated film. Each participant will receive over 100 feet of film to work on, an HD digital scan of their finished project, and the skills needed to continue their filmmaking practice.

Learn More and Sign Up Here!

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This Event/Opportunity is provided by Ross DeFehr and is not in direct affiliation with Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition (OVAC).
The address for this event is: 1 NE 3rd St., OKC, OK 73104

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Life Figure Sessions (14 Oct 2026)

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT

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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This Opportunity is provided by Udit Gorman and is not in direct affiliation with Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition (OVAC).
The address for this event is: 829 NW 4th Street Oklahoma City, OK, 73106

Submit your art events & opportunities to our Oklahoma Arts Resource Calendar!

Life Figure Sessions (21 Oct 2026)

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT

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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This Opportunity is provided by Udit Gorman and is not in direct affiliation with Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition (OVAC).
The address for this event is: 829 NW 4th Street Oklahoma City, OK, 73106

Submit your art events & opportunities to our Oklahoma Arts Resource Calendar!

Life Figure Sessions (28 Oct 2026)

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT

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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This Opportunity is provided by Udit Gorman and is not in direct affiliation with Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition (OVAC).
The address for this event is: 829 NW 4th Street Oklahoma City, OK, 73106

Submit your art events & opportunities to our Oklahoma Arts Resource Calendar!

Life Figure Sessions (4 Nov 2026)

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 01:00:00 GMT

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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This Opportunity is provided by Udit Gorman and is not in direct affiliation with Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition (OVAC).
The address for this event is: 829 NW 4th Street Oklahoma City, OK, 73106

Submit your art events & opportunities to our Oklahoma Arts Resource Calendar!

Life Figure Sessions (11 Nov 2026)

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 01:00:00 GMT

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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This Opportunity is provided by Udit Gorman and is not in direct affiliation with Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition (OVAC).
The address for this event is: 829 NW 4th Street Oklahoma City, OK, 73106

Submit your art events & opportunities to our Oklahoma Arts Resource Calendar!

Life Figure Sessions (18 Nov 2026)

Thu, 19 Nov 2026 01:00:00 GMT

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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This Opportunity is provided by Udit Gorman and is not in direct affiliation with Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition (OVAC).
The address for this event is: 829 NW 4th Street Oklahoma City, OK, 73106

Submit your art events & opportunities to our Oklahoma Arts Resource Calendar!

Life Figure Sessions (25 Nov 2026)

Thu, 26 Nov 2026 01:00:00 GMT

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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This Opportunity is provided by Udit Gorman and is not in direct affiliation with Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition (OVAC).
The address for this event is: 829 NW 4th Street Oklahoma City, OK, 73106

Submit your art events & opportunities to our Oklahoma Arts Resource Calendar!

Life Figure Sessions (2 Dec 2026)

Thu, 03 Dec 2026 01:00:00 GMT

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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This Opportunity is provided by Udit Gorman and is not in direct affiliation with Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition (OVAC).
The address for this event is: 829 NW 4th Street Oklahoma City, OK, 73106

Submit your art events & opportunities to our Oklahoma Arts Resource Calendar!

Life Figure Sessions (9 Dec 2026)

Thu, 10 Dec 2026 01:00:00 GMT

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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This Opportunity is provided by Udit Gorman and is not in direct affiliation with Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition (OVAC).
The address for this event is: 829 NW 4th Street Oklahoma City, OK, 73106

Submit your art events & opportunities to our Oklahoma Arts Resource Calendar!

Life Figure Sessions (16 Dec 2026)

Thu, 17 Dec 2026 01:00:00 GMT

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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This Opportunity is provided by Udit Gorman and is not in direct affiliation with Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition (OVAC).
The address for this event is: 829 NW 4th Street Oklahoma City, OK, 73106

Submit your art events & opportunities to our Oklahoma Arts Resource Calendar!

Life Figure Sessions (23 Dec 2026)

Thu, 24 Dec 2026 01:00:00 GMT

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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This Opportunity is provided by Udit Gorman and is not in direct affiliation with Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition (OVAC).
The address for this event is: 829 NW 4th Street Oklahoma City, OK, 73106

Submit your art events & opportunities to our Oklahoma Arts Resource Calendar!

Life Figure Sessions (30 Dec 2026)

Thu, 31 Dec 2026 01:00:00 GMT

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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This Opportunity is provided by Udit Gorman and is not in direct affiliation with Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition (OVAC).
The address for this event is: 829 NW 4th Street Oklahoma City, OK, 73106

Submit your art events & opportunities to our Oklahoma Arts Resource Calendar!