Art Exhibit Featuring More Than 50 Oklahoma Artists On Display
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 19, 2024
OKLAHOMA CITY — JUNE 19 — The Oklahoma Hall of Fame (OHOF), in partnership with the Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition (OVAC), presents the 2024 OVAC Members Show, on display June 22 - September 14 in the Tulsa World | Lorton Family Gallery at the Gaylord-Pickens Museum. This exhibit features a stunning array of 2D and 3D works from more than 50 artists from across Oklahoma.
Visitors will be captivated by the wide range of mediums and the impressive talent on display. From bustling cities and small rural towns, the artists' diverse expressions tell unique stories of family, belonging, history, and more. This showcase of the vibrant artistic community in our great state will appeal to art lovers of all generations and inspire a deep sense of pride in Oklahoma’s cultural heritage.
"The OVAC Members Show is an exciting opportunity for Oklahoma artists to showcase their unique works and provide visitors with a deeper appreciation for the arts in general" said Mattie Barlow, assistant director of archives & curatorial projects and curator for the show. "The collaboration between OHOF and OVAC is a natural fit given that both organizations share a passion for promoting pride in our state."
With more than 70 works of art in a variety of mediums and price points, this exhibition is a must see for new and seasoned art collectors. The public should also save the date for the exhibit's reception, including an artist panel, to be held on August 1, 5:00-8:00 PM at the Gaylord-Pickens Museum. The reception and artist panel are free to attend, and registration is not needed.
Artists with pieces in the OVAC Members Show include:
- Gina Alusi of Tulsa - Mixed Media
- Maria Do Anderson of Norman - Fiber
- Marilyn Artus of OKC - Mixed Media
- Michael Bendure of Norman - Acrylic
- Teran Brown of Newcastle - Ink & Watercolor
- Tammy Brummell of Edmond - Acrylic
- Gray Carter of Norman - Photography
- Jennifer Casey of Tulsa - Oil
- Karis Chambers of OKC - Mixed Media
- Marika Christofides of Stillwater - Printmaking
- Carlos Colin of Norman - Oil
- Eve Cornejo of Duncan - Oil
- Bryan Dahlvang of OKC - Multi-media
- Leslie Waugh Dallam of Norman - Mixed Media
- Sage Edsall of Yukon - Acrylic
- Anna Beth Ferguson of Edmond - Ceramic
- Cassidy Frye of Tulsa - Multi-media
- Penni Gage of Tulsa - Jewelry
- Noureen Imran of Tulsa - Acrylic
- Jasmine Jones of Midwest City - Multi-media
- Lauren Kelly of Norman - Acrylic
- Lilly Klontz of Edmond - Colored Pencil
- Nathan Kring of Edmond - Oil
- Tania Landers of Hennepin - Mixed Media
- Gentry Leach of OKC - Multi-media
- Jenny Kellum Lee of OKC - Oil
- Darci Lenker of Norman - Fiber
- Debra Elizabeth Martin of OKC - Mixed Media
- Thomas H. Martinez of OKC - Acrylic & Watercolor
- Joseph P. McGlon III of Midwest City - Oil
- Aztrid Moan of OKC - Multi-media
- Nicole Moan of OKC - Multi-media
- Nichole Montgomery of Tulsa - Mixed Media
- Lawrence Naff of OKC - Mixed Media
- Paige Nguyen of Yukon - Multi-media/Printmaking
- Laurel Payne of OKC - Mixed Media
- Bryon Perdue Jr. of OKC - Mixed Media
- David L. Phelps of OKC - Sculpture
- Michele Pierce of Frederick - Oil
- Cristiana Prado of Tulsa - Ceramic
- Elizabeth Richards of OKC - Fiber/Mixed Media
- Jessica Roberts of Edmond - Mixed Media
- Lauren "LJ" Rucker of OKC - Acrylic
- Diane Salamon of Tulsa - Mixed Media
- Amy Sanders de Melo of Tulsa - Ceramic
- Cassa Shafer of Edmond - Mixed Media
- Tamara Sigler of Eufala - Oil
- Ann Solinski of OKC - Fiber
- Krystal Solis of Duncan - Oil
- Agnes Stadler of Edmond - Fiber/Mixed Media
- Jim Terrell of Tulsa - Acrylic
- Jim Weaver of Edmond - Printmaking
- Jason Wilson of McAlester - Acrylic
MEDIA KIT: Artwork included in the show.
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ABOUT THE OKLAHOMA HALL OF FAME: Founded in 1927, the Oklahoma Hall of Fame tells Oklahoma’s story through its people. From diverse statewide programming to the historic Gaylord-Pickens Museum, the organization creates an enhanced sense of pride for all Oklahomans. The Oklahoma Hall of Fame was created to honor extraordinary Oklahomans and to provide educational programming for students of all ages. Induction to the Oklahoma Hall of Fame is recognized as Oklahoma’s Highest Honor. For more information, visit www.oklahomahof.com.
