Art Exhibit Featuring More Than 50 Oklahoma Artists On Display Now

OKLAHOMA CITY — JUNE 17, 2025 — The Oklahoma Hall of Fame, in partnership with the Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition (OVAC), presents the 2025 OVAC Members Show, on display June 7 - August 2 in the Tulsa World | Lorton Family Gallery at the Gaylord-Pickens Museum. This exhibit features a stunning array of 2D and 3D works by more than 50 artists from across Oklahoma.

The public is invited to attend the exhibit's reception on June 26, 5:00-8:00 PM, at the Gaylord-Pickens Museum, where attendees can meet the artists and attend an artist panel. The panel will include Fernando Calvillo of OVAC, local artists Rachele Cromer and Jared Power, and marketing strategist Vilona Michael. The reception and artist panel are free to attend; registration is not required.

The OVAC Members Show brings together a dynamic and diverse group of Oklahoma's most talented and promising contemporary visual artists. Representing communities from Bartlesville to Frederick, this exhibition is a powerful reflection of the state's vibrant and evolving creative landscape.

"We are especially happy to continue our partnership with the Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition," said Mattie Barlow, assistant director of archives & curatorial projects and curator for the show. "OVAC's team has made great strides in improving artistic professional development resources and exhibition opportunities for Oklahoma artists. It is an honor to be a part of the changes OVAC has made to its programming and the Oklahoma Hall of Fame will continue to provide space for Oklahoma's artistic voices."

The exhibition celebrates the transformative role of the arts in our communities. Featuring both emerging talents and long-established voices, the artists’ works on view embody the depth and scope of our state’s cultural fabric. 

"There are artists who are really pushing the envelope in this show, exploring new ways of creating and telling stories," said Barlow. "There are also many traditional works of art depicting landscapes, animals, or abstractions of color and shape. Whether you're a seasoned art collector or are just getting into art collecting, there are price points for everyone. Now more than ever it is important to support our Oklahoma artists and retain the wide range of artistic talent that makes our state so great."

With 52 artists and 61 pieces of art in a variety of mediums, there is something for everyone to enjoy. The featured artists explore themes of identity, family, nature, science, and history through a wide array of mediums—including painting, sculpture, photography, textile, and mixed media. From delicate handcrafted objects to bold, expressive canvases, each work invites viewers into a unique visual dialogue.

OVAC Members Show artists include:

Learn more about the artist reception, panel, artists in the show: https://ovac-ok.org/event-6057482

MEDIA KIT: Artwork featured in the exhibit

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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.

ABOUT THE OKLAHOMA VISUAL ARTS COALITION: Founded in 1988, Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition (OVAC) is a non-profit organization that supports visual artists living and working in Oklahoma, while promoting public interest in the arts. The mission of OVAC is to grow and develop the Oklahoma visual arts community through education, promotion, connection, and funding. For more information, visit https://ovac-ok.org/.

Michelle Sopp

Media Contact: VP of Strategic Communications, Oklahoma Hall of Fame

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