We are preparing for our 9th Annual Mentorship Program Exhibition, opening on March 6 (5- 8PM) at ARTSPACE at Untitled. This show primarily features students from Title I partner schools in our Mentorship Program and is curated by AnnaVittoria Pickett, Director of Exhibitions at Oklahoma Contemporary.
Of her work, Jeanine writes, "I have been making woodcut prints since 1967. They have been a constant companion to my ideas and my life, even when I have not had access to a print shop or press. I have made prints in the U.S., Germany, France, Canada, Italy and Belgium. I have printed work with over 60 people watching at print symposia and alone in my studio. I have printed my woodcuts on beautiful, old French Tool presses, brand new Tackach presses. I have also used a wooden salad spoon on my hands and knees on the living room floor. The expressive quality of the cut mark is an important part of the energy of each piece. I am often thinking of a three-dimensional shape and then describing it as I carve the block. The act of cutting an image into the wood offers possibilities and limitations in making marks that help me define the concepts in my work." Jeanine's prints and artist's books are in museum and private collections throughout the U.S., Europe and Japan.
She focuses primarily on woodcut prints, etchings, artist’s books, drawing and collage and has founded both Shadow Press and Press 928 in Evanston, Illinois, for fine art publishing. She received her BA from The University of Iowa and her MFA from Universitat der Kunste, Berlin, Germany. She has received various awards and residencies including Illinois Arts Council Award, Arts Midwest, Frans Masereel Center, Belgium and Anchor Graphics, Chicago, and had been teaching in the PrintMedia Department at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago since 1991, and is now retired.
This workshop is an introduction to woodcut printmaking and possibilities for combining it with writing; with one creative process enhancing the other. Participants will learn about tools, carving, inking, and printing, as well as folding paper into an accordion fold book. Through demonstrations and examples, participants will be able to take what they learn and make in the workshop into their own practice to continue exploring. Simple tools and techniques can be used in a variety of applications for making prints and books. A simple writing exercise will be part of the workshop.
Print to Book: Basic woodcut print workshop with accordion fold and writing.
Day 1:
Introductions, expectations
Explanation of what to expect, examples of finished work
Intro. To tools and wood, preparing wood and tools
How to carve demo
Time to work and ask questions
How to tear down paper to size
Registration, simple method
Demo on inking and printing by hand
Day 2:
Free range: carving, printing, stencils, expanding ideas
Folding for book forms
Cover options
Last hour: clean up and display work.
Supplies for studio are included
Woodblocks from McClains; 8x10” and some “grab bags”
Japanese paper such as Okawara, Kitakata, Mulberry
Inks: Cranfield Traditional Relief inks, oil base, including white and transparent base
Soft Brayers between 2” to 4”
Glass or Plexi inking palettes
Rubbing alcohol for cleaning palettes and spatulas
Flexible Ink spatulas for mixing ink
Retractable razor blade holder for cleaning up ink palettes
Rags for cleaning
Newsprint or inexpensive paper for registration and mockups
Supplies participants should bring
Straight edge for tearing paper
Ruler, pencil, eraser
Acetate or mylar for registration
Blue painters tape @1” wide
“rubber” gloves
Scissors and snap off blade knives
Bone folder
Wooden salad or rice spoon for hand printing
Price: $225 Class Limit: 10
Artist Bio: I have spent most of my life in the vibrant city of New York, where I have enjoyed a successful career as a textile print designer in the heart of the NYC fashion center. Throughout my journey, my artistic creations have adorned the printed fabric of numerous renowned apparel manufacturers, including the couture gowns of Oscar de la Renta, Fendi, and Ralph Lauren. In addition, my print designs have graced the collections of various women's wear retailers, such as Ann Taylor, Cold Water Creek, Macy's, and Casual Corner, among others.
While my studio is now located in northern Georgia, I have seamlessly transitioned my extensive expertise from nearly three decades as a textile designer into the realm of fine art paintings and wall hangings. Drawing upon my background in textile design, I have cultivated a deep affinity for utilizing color to breathe life into vibrant and harmonious art.
Price: $260 Class Limit: 12
The first day (5 hours) will be a beginning class, learning the basics of marbling on paper. I show the class a selection of typical marbled papers, and teach them the names of the traditional patterns. Then I give a full demonstration of the whole marbling process, with the students gathered around my marbling tank. Next they learn how to apply alum to the paper, how to mix the carrageenan, how to prepare the paints, and how to do several standard patterns such as the Feather, French curl, Peacock, Stone marble, Italian vein, Flowers, Nonpareil, and Spanish wave. Each person will have an individual small marbling tray, so no sharing of trays will be necessary. (The students will work on 9½" x 12½" papers, since it’s much easier to learn on small sheets than large ones, and they’ll get to do more different patterns that way too.) Each person will be able to marble from 10 to 15 papers to take home during this class.
The second day (5 hours) will be a more advanced class. We will learn several more patterns, slightly more complex, such as the Thistle, Moiré, Fantasy wave, Antique spot, and Ripple. We will experiment with Overmarbling and Masking, and will do some marbling on cotton fabric. Each person will also get to do a sheet of paper in a large tray, printing a standard-size 19" x 25" paper. There will be time toward the end of this day for some individual experimentation.
By the time students finish these two days, they will have learned all important aspects of marbling, and will know enough about it to go home and, with practice, produce excellent quality work. For those who are mainly interested in fabric marbling, it is always best to learn on paper first. The same supplies and techniques used for marbling on paper are also used in fabric marbling; the few differences will be discussed in class.
Students are not required to bring anything to class except pen and paper to take notes with, and a lunch if desired. I provide all supplies used in the class. A small materials fee will be charged. For those who wish to purchase supplies to take home, after class we will have a table set up with all the basic marbling supplies for sale on it -- paints, paper, carrageenan, alum, gall, combs, rakes, brushes, and booklets. This will save you the trouble of ordering supplies later, plus you will be able to continue marbling as soon as you get home while the things you have learned are fresh in your memory. The prices for supplies that we sell in class will be the same as on our website.
Email communications@1ne3.org to get on our waitlist!
Price: $225 Class Limit: 20
Pull up to Artspace at Untitled on March 1 to celebrate the launch of Mystery Class Records and official release of Side Quests Vol. 1! We will be live screen printing posters, having some drinks, and listening to the newest comp. All ages welcome, 4-6. Come Hang!
You’ll create this adorable Silk Flip Front Top for yourself or as a gift, using minimal sewing and fun dyeing techniques. Enjoy creating colors that excite you. Silk, one of the most durable fabrics, offers both beaty and practicality – it’s machine washable and absorbs dye with stunning intensity.
In this workshop, you’ll be introduced to a chromatic cascade dying process using Acid Fiber Dyes. You’ll learn how to use these vibrant dyes, and the necessary accompanying chemicals. Using two provided scarves with hand rolled hems, we will dye the scarves and steam the colors to insure their permanence.
Once dyed we will move onto sewing. Using a simple, quick pattern, you’ll join the scarves together by stitching just the shoulder and side seam. The existing rolled hem will provide a polished finish for the neckline, sleeves and bottom hem. Both Sewing Machines and hands-sewing tools will be available for use.
Skill Requirements: –
No prior dyeing experience is needed. However, basic sewing skills – either with a needle and thread or a sewing machine are required.
Supplies provided:
Two Square Scarves
All dyes, chemicals and dyeing tools
Thread, needles, sewing machines
What you can bring :–
Nothing is required but may want to bring your sewing kit of thread or needles, and pins you prefer.
Price: $100 Class Limit: 14
Beyond Boundaries: Old f'Arts Exhibition celebrates the resilience and creativity of Oklahoma's seasoned artists, aged 65 to 85, who have spent decades crafting their artistic legacies. Featuring approximately 40 artists, this inspiring exhibition reflects on a time when opportunities for emerging creators were scarce in the 60s and 70s and honors their journey of perseverance. These vibrant artists have witnessed the evolution of Oklahoma's art scene and contributed to its flourishing. Beyond Boundaries offers a glimpse into their stories, history, and enduring passion, proving that creativity knows no age.
Closing Reception: February 21, 2025, 5 - 7 PM
Experience an enchanting evening at our Fall Fundraiser, "Exquisite Creatures," where art and wonder collide. As you mingle, savor gourmet hors d'oeuvres crafted by the renowned Chef Rossana Iodice, while exotic creatures bring an extra touch of magic to the night.
Meet studio artists Karen Rose and Rick Sinnett, who will be showcasing their work live throughout the event. For those seeking something truly unique, Nicole Moan will be dressing guests in her breathtaking ceramic corsets, adding a captivating flair to your evening.
All proceeds from this event will support ARTSPACE at Untitled’s mission to provide an inclusive and safe environment for middle and high school students. Through our innovative and diverse programming, we inspire curiosity, teach valuable problem-solving skills, and prepare our students with essential workforce education.
ARTSPACE at Untitled is pleased to host a book launch to present Skylight, a handmade limited edition book of poems by local poet Jane Vincent Taylor.
Skylight is a twenty-four poem narrative told in the voice of a woman — a teacher and poet — spending her final days in an assisted living facility. Though physically failing, the narrator continues to read, observe, communicate, and dream.
Denise Brady edited and designed the book. She hand set and printed the letterpress edition and also completed the non-adhesive sewing into handmade paper covers. Nolan Bennett assisted with this edition through a University of Nebraska at Omaha Fine Arts Press/Gibraltar Editions Fellowship.
Hanna Demma created a unique drawing on her handmade over-beaten abaca paper for each copy, which has been tipped into the title page spread.
Published by Gibraltar Editions in Omaha, Nebraska, Skylight is limited to 55 copies, each signed by the poet, visual artist, and book artist.
The book launch is scheduled for Thursday, October 10, 2024, 5-7 p.m. at ARTSPACE at Untitled, NE 3rd Street in Oklahoma City and will feature a short reading by the poet and comments by the book artist.
Copies will be available for sale. $65.00 each.
For more information about the publisher and book, or to pre-order click the button below.
Jane Vincent Taylor is a poet and teacher who thrives on collaboration. She has been poet-in-residence at Michigan State University several times, is a Virginia Center for Creative Arts Fellow, and taught creative writing at Ghost Ranch in New Mexico for fifteen years. Taylor has six books of poetry, one of which, The Lady Victory (Turning Point Press) was adapted for the stage by Ann Folino White at MSU. She curated Pencil Light, an Art and Poetry Exhibit, and The Hiding Place, Artists Working from Poetry at Artspace / Untitled in Oklahoma City.
Hannah Demma is a multimedia artist specializing in papermaking. Using the immersive nature of repetitive craft, her abstractions stir the imagination with the accumulation of color and pattern. Hannah has maintained a busy studio practice as well as lecture and exhibition schedules and also works as a papermaker and papermaking instructor at Constellation Studios in Lincoln, Nebraska. She received her Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 2017, with an emphasis on printmaking and her Masters in Fine Art at her alma mater in 2022.
Denise Brady is a book artist who has made letterpress limited editions of contemporary poetry for forty years. She has printed and published new
works by poets including Ted Kooser, Hayden Carruth, Marilyn Hacker, Greg Kosmicki, Jonis Agee, Nomi Stone, Susan Aizenberg, and Michael Skau and others. Her books have been exhibited regionally and nationally and are held in libraries and private collections in the U.S., England and The Netherlands. Her work was recently recognized in Sara Simms’ article titled “Much Unseen Is Also Here: A Brief Review of Fine Press in North America” published in the Fine Press Book Association periodical Parenthesis, Spring 2024.
A mixed media exhibition by mother and son artist duo Austin and Marilyn Artus. This collection of artwork explores the burden of trauma, the expression of vulnerability, and the healing joy of collaborative creation.
Mark your calendars now for the opening reception of Repairing Austin’s Wings at ARTSPACE at Untitled on September 12th, 5-8 PM.
Austin is a recent graduate of the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma in Chickasha with a degree in Theatre Arts and a minor in the Psychology of Gender. He recently worked with the University of Oklahoma's School of Sociology and DHS as a client actor simulating mental health situations to train future social workers. He will be attending the University of Oklahoma in the Fall of 2024 to start working on a Masters degree in counseling.
Marilyn is an activist artist that focuses on issues related to equality. Her recent national art project 'Her Flag' was exhibited at the National Museum of Women in the Arts in Washington D.C.
You can learn more about her at marilynartus.com
ODDS AND ENDS FROM HIGH TO LOW AND EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN: An ARTSPACE Studio Sale
ARTSPACE is gearing up for an incredibly special event: to support our efforts to raise $100,000 by the end of 2024, we're hosting a massive studio sale. Everything from building supplies to fine art, from $5 to $20,000, is fair game. All proceeds benefit ARTSPACE at Untitled.
We're in the process of cataloging our inventory, so keep an eye out on social media for highlights or purchase a ticket for early access from 5:00 - 8:00 PM on Thursday, August 15 for first dibs! Free access to the sale will begin at 9:00 AM on Friday, August 16 - Saturday, August 17.
🗓️ Early Access Date: Thursday, August 15
🕠 Early Access Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Early Bird Ticket Cost: $25 per person
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🗓️ Free Access Date: Friday, August 16th - Saturday, August 18
🕠 Free Access Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
📍 Location: ARTSPACE at Untitled, 1 NE 3rd Street
Early access tickets can be purchased below.
Please join artist Rick Sinnett, aka “Mothman,” as he teaches screen printing basics, discusses home-friendly print kits, and prints an original 2-color screen print.
Participants will learn the process of burning screens using an exposure unit, hand-pulling prints on paper, and basic studio procedures to produce a screenprint.
🗓️ Date: Saturday, August 3rd
🕠 Time: 10:00 AM - 1:30 PM
📍 Location: ARTSPACE at Untitled, 1 NE 3rd Street
Cost: $65 per participant
Each participant will leave with an original Rick Sinnett print. Print design may vary from display images.
Class size is limited to 20 participants.
Intro to Relief Printing | 4-Day Kids' Workshop | Register your child today!
After six weeks of hard work in the studio, our talented students are ready to premiere their stop-motion animation film! From storyboarding and puppet-making to PR and marketing, they’ve done it all under the guidance of their award-winning instructor Nicole Emmons. Now, it's time to celebrate their incredible journey.
📅 Event Details: 🗓️ Date: Thursday, July 11th
🕠 Time: 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
📍 Location: ARTSPACE at Untitled, 1 NE 3rd Street
This premiere is a testament to our students' dedication and creativity. Be among the first to witness their masterpiece and support a program that empowers young minds.
Why Animation Education Matters:
Boosts Creativity: Animation fosters creativity, allowing students to bring their imaginative stories to life.
Develops Technical Skills: Students gain hands-on experience with animation techniques, enhancing their technical abilities.
Enhances Problem-Solving: Animation projects require critical thinking and problem-solving skills, which are essential for academic and personal growth.
Oklahoma's Growing Film Industry: Did you know Oklahoma's film industry is rapidly growing? Our program helps prepare the next generation of filmmakers right here in OKC. Supporting our students means investing in the future of Oklahoma's vibrant film scene.
Support Through Tickets & Merch: Purchasing a ticket is a fantastic way to support our program and ensure its continuation. Check out our ticket and merch bundles to take your donation and support to the next level. All proceeds go directly towards funding next year's program and keeping this opportunity available for more students.
Join us for an evening of creativity, celebration, and community support. Your presence and contribution make a world of difference!
🎟️ Get your tickets now and be part of this magical evening
Join ARTSPACE at Untitled for an exclusive panel discussion with the six artists represented in the Uncovering | Qu’aint Exhibition. The unique minds behind this conversational, interrelated collaboration of painting and quilting will discuss the ideas behind the exhibition, the myriad benefits of drawing inspiration from other genres, and quilting as an art form. Sarah Atlee, Brenda Esslinger, Elizabeth Richards, Ann Solinski, Agnes Stadler, and Jason Wilson have been collaborating since 2018 to investigate the different ways we make meaning from material.
Come join the conversation for free at ARTSPACE at Untitled on June 27 from 6-7:30pm.
Photo by Chase Kerby
Come quilt with fiber artist Agnes Stadler while she stitches up a “Kawandi” style community quilt in the main ARTSPACE gallery. She will discuss techniques, the process behind the community project, and the quilts on display in the Uncovering exhibition.
A sewing station will be available for visitors to try stitching a small “Kawandi” style sample. Supplies are only guaranteed for the first 12 participants who arrive in the main gallery.
Come contribute to the community quilt for free at ARTSPACE at Untitled on June 22 from 10:30 am - 3:30 pm.
Photo by Chase Kerby
Qu’aint is an ongoing conversation between painting and quilting, past and present. Sarah Atlee, Brenda Esslinger, Elizabeth Richards, Ann Solinski, Agnes Stadler, and Jason Wilson have been collaborating since 2018 to investigate the different ways we make meaning from material.
The Uncovering | Qu’aint Exhibition features contemporary art quilts and paintings that are inspired by the two art forms’ commonalities.
There is a common misconception that quilting is a dying art. The collaborative art group Qu’aint is here to show audiences that quilting is alive and thriving, inspiring contemporary artists to reach new ground.
With Uncovering, the Qu’aint artists hope to illuminate the ways that genres overlap and provoke conversation about what unites us.
Mark your calendars now for the opening reception of Uncovering at ARTSPACE at Untitled on May 23rd, 5-8 PM.
Qu’aint is an ongoing conversation between painting and quilting, past and present. Sarah Atlee, Brenda Esslinger, Elizabeth Richards, Ann Solinski, Agnes Stadler, and Jason Wilson have been collaborating since 2018 to investigate the different ways we make meaning from material.
The Uncovering | Qu’aint Exhibition features contemporary art quilts and paintings that are inspired by the two art forms’ commonalities.
There is a common misconception that quilting is a dying art. The collaborative art group Qu’aint is here to show audiences that quilting is alive and thriving, inspiring contemporary artists to reach new ground.
With Uncovering, the Qu’aint artists hope to illuminate the ways that genres overlap and provoke conversation about what unites us.
Mark your calendars now for the opening reception of Uncovering at ARTSPACE at Untitled on May 23rd, 5-8 PM.
The Steamroller Print Festival is the largest annual printmaking festival in Oklahoma. The festival is a celebration of local artists and brings together communities across Oklahoma in a day of festivities, live printing, local vendors, food & beer trucks, and more! This event features 200 artists and OKCPS students yearly, bringing together people across the state. Watch relief prints being created by a 5-ton steamroller and enjoy hands-on activities for all ages.
Join us for an engaging evening celebrating art and culture at the opening reception of "Marking: Indigenous Narrative," a captivating large-scale relief printmaking exhibition. Immerse yourself in the power of monochrome expression as we showcase the works of 18 talented artists, each sharing their unique stories through the ancient art of woodcut printing.
Date: Thursday, April 11th
Private Opening for Donors and Sponsors: 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Open to the Public: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Oklahoma City Community Foundation for their invaluable support in bringing this remarkable exhibition to life.
Discover the evolution of woodcut printing, a technique with roots deep in history yet possessing contemporary relevance. Woodcut printing involves:
Carving an image into a block of wood.
Leaving the raised areas to apply ink, which is then transferred onto paper or fabric.
Resulting in a striking, textured artwork/ Print.
Enjoy the rhythmic tunes of the Thunderboy Singers from 6:00 PM to 6:45 PM and Tony Tee will DJ the event from 7-8 PM. Delight your taste buds with delicious culinary creations curated by Victoria Redbird of Unite the People Native Catering. Please note that Redbird's offerings will be available for purchase, so remember to bring cash. Additionally, complimentary finger foods will be provided for attendees. Quench your thirst at our cash bar, expertly tended by Jessica Meikle, as you mingle with fellow art enthusiasts and creators alike.
Take advantage of this opportunity to experience the convergence of art, culture, and community.
Michael Elizondo Jr.
Nicole Emmons
Yatika Fields
Kristin Gentry
Kai Gregory
Kindra Swafford
Kalyn Fay Barnoski
Dead Feather
Don Narcomey
Tom Farris
Billy Hensley
Richard Ray Whitman
Joe Nevaquaya
Amber DuBoise-Shepherd
Savannah Tallbear
Hoka Skenandore
Marwin Begaye
Michelle Canning
Chelsea Tayrien
ARTSPACE at Untitled’s annual Spotlight exhibition features an all-indigenous show featuring woodblock prints, a form of carving in which the artist makes markings on the top surface of a wood block, leaving a raised image.
The artists in this exhibition will carve on wood blocks, using tools to shape and detail their design by carving and mark-making. Ink is then applied to the carved woodblock and the block is then printed on paper or fabric. Mark your calendars now for the opening of Marking: Indigenous Narrative at ARTSPACE at Untitled April 11th, 5-8 PM.
Artists:
Michael Elizondo Jr.
Nicole Emmons
Yatika Fields
Kristin Gentry
Kai Gregory
Kindra Swafford
Kalyn Fay Barnoski
Dead Feather
Don Narcomey
Tom Farris
Billy Hensley
Richard Ray Whitman
Joe Nevaquaya
Amber DuBoise-Shepherd
Savannah Tallbear
Hoka Skenandore
Marwin Begaye
Michelle Canning
Writer:
Chelsea Tayrien
We cordially invite you to join us for the Marking: Indigenous Narrative artist panel at ARTSPACE at Untitled on Saturday, April 6th, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
Please arrive promptly at 11:00 AM to enjoy a relaxed atmosphere with complimentary coffee and pastries and the opportunity to mingle with fellow art enthusiasts and our distinguished artists. At 11:30 AM, our facilitator, Vicki Monks, will guide us through a captivating artist talk, offering insights into our panelists' diverse artistic practices and cultural narratives.
Following the artist talk, from 12:30 PM to 1:00 PM, engage in an interactive Q&A session, where you'll have the chance to interact directly with our panelists and delve deeper into their work.
Take advantage of this enriching opportunity to celebrate Indigenous artistry and storytelling. This event is free and open to the public, welcoming individuals of all ages to come together and explore the power of narrative through art.
We look forward to your presence at Marking: Indigenous Narrative artist panel.
Hoka Skenandore is an enrolled member of the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin in addition to being Oglala Lakota, La Jolla Band of Luiseno and Chicano. He graduated from the University of Oklahoma in 2020 with an MFA in painting. He is currently full-time faculty at the Institute of American Indian Arts in Santa Fe, New Mexico where he teaches introductory Painting and Drawing courses. One of his main artistic pursuits is Style Writing, or Graffiti Art. He has been a regular participant in the Cheyenne River Youth Project’s annual RedCan Graffiti Jam, which is held in Eagle Butte, South Dakota.
Savannah Tallbear is a Kaw Nation (Tsististas, Oglala Lakota) contemporary artist, muralist, and beadwork designer born and based out of central Oklahoma. Their art often features powwow dancers, wilderness, and an array of fauna found in her tribes’ traditional territories. Most often, they are trying to show the connection between things perceived as living and the land. When Savannah isn’t painting or beading, she’s learning new techniques to apply to both.
Kristin Gentry is passionate about using her art to create different ways to preserve her traditional Southeastern tribal culture of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma. She uses her art to educate and restore the beauty of her people’s journey to where they are as Chahta Okla, Choctaw People, today. Through her art she continues to find more of her cultural Identity as a Chahta Ohoyo, Choctaw Woman, and Ishki, Mother. She understands that the need for her cultural art is necessary to the future of her daughter and her people. She works to involve her community through arts and cultural education. She strives at being the voice for Indigenous artists when there is none, and even more so for Native American women in today’s society. She is a writer, curator, painter, printmaker, and photographer. She often photographs families in their tribal regalia and creates designs and patterns from traditional clothing in her painting and prints.
Richard Ray Whitman (Yuchi/Muscogee) is an artist, activist and actor. Whitman’s artworks and photography have been exhibited at museums and galleries nationally and internationally - including a solo exhibit at the Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian, La Biennale di Venzia in Venice Italy and the Peabody Essex Museum in Massachusetts. Whitman’s work has been featured in magazines and books including Aperture’s Strong Hearts and Oxford University’s textbook Native North American Art. He attended the Institute of American Indian Arts in Santa Fe, NM and California Institute of the Arts.
As an actor, Whitman has appeared in critically acclaimed films including Neither Wolf nor Dog, Winter in the Blood and Oklahoma director Sterlin Harjo’s Sundance Film Festival hit Barking Water. He is currently appearing in Harjo’s FX series Reservation Dogs. The American Indian Film Festival in San Francisco recognized Whitman as Best Supporting Actor in 2014 for his role in Drunktown’s Finest.
A native of Oklahoma, Michael Elizondo Jr. received his BFA from Oklahoma Baptist University (2008) and his MFA at the University of Oklahoma (2011). Elizondo has participated numerous solo and group exhibits regionally and nationally. He recently served as the Bacone College Director of Art and is currently the Executive Director of Language & Culture for the Cheyenne & Arapaho Tribes.
Vicki Monks is a Chickasaw journalist who works as a writer, reporter, photographer and radio and TV producer. Her work has appeared on National Public Radio, BBC Radio, CBS "60 Minutes," National Geographic Television, PBS Online, and in National Wildlife Magazine, Rolling Stone, Vogue and First American Art Magazine. She’s won a long list of national and international awards, including the Society of Environmental Journalists National Award for Radio for a story about industrial contamination of Ponca lands in Oklahoma. She was a Professional Journalism Fellow at Stanford University and a Scripps Fellow in Environmental Journalism at the University of Colorado. Monks is now living in Oklahoma where she is working on a book about Indian Country and writing about Indigenous art.
Each year, we reach over 150 students across 14 schools, guiding them through artistic exploration and preparing them for a dynamic academic and professional future.
The opening reception for this year's exhibition will take place on March 7 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm, with an award ceremony from 6:00-6:30. We invite you to immerse yourself in the creativity of our talented students, accompanied by light hors d'oeuvres.
This competitive exhibition offers high and middle school students unparalleled exposure, fostering connections within the larger art community. Selected students will showcase relief prints and screen prints produced throughout the year, reflecting their growth and dedication.
Throughout the Mentorship Program, students engage in peer critiques and discussions with esteemed artist mentors, enriching their understanding of artistic processes. We are immensely grateful to our sponsors for enabling us to offer this program free of charge to participating students and schools.
The exhibition will run from March 7 to March 30. Please join us in supporting these incredibly talented young adults' artistic journeys.
Melissa Jacobs is an artist based in Oklahoma City. Her work ranges from drawing and painting to ceramics and various printed media. Her primary focus is portraiture influenced by historical images and popular culture. She works out of her home studio surrounded by her garden. In 2019 she received her Masters of Fine Arts in Studio Art from the University of Oklahoma.
This session is free and open to the public, so feel free to drop in at your convenience or stay for the entire workshop. Discover the art of using a letterpress to create a fabulous card for your loved ones. All materials will be provided, and you'll have the opportunity to leave with a beautifully crafted handmade Valentine's card!
The workshop is on February 3rd, running from 10 AM - 3 PM. We look forward to seeing you there!
Join us in the printmaking studio to carve your woodblocks for the 2024 Steamroller Festival and connect with fellow artists. The studio will be accessible to all community members involved in the festival from 10 am to 4 pm.
Local artists will be available to assist you with carving techniques and tool care and address any questions. Artists of all skill levels are encouraged to participate.
ARTSPACE offers complimentary parking at the rear (North) entrance. Feel free to bring your own drinks and snacks; a fridge is available in the studio.
Join us in the printmaking studio to carve your woodblocks for the 2024 Steamroller Festival and connect with fellow artists. The studio will be accessible to all community members involved in the festival from 10 am to 4 pm.
Local artists will be available to assist you with carving techniques and tool care and address any questions. Artists of all skill levels are encouraged to participate.
ARTSPACE offers complimentary parking at the rear (North) entrance. Feel free to bring your own drinks and snacks; a fridge is available in the studio.
The talented artists from the upcoming group exhibition, "Marking: Indigenous Narrative," will be printing and looking forward to meeting community members to showcase their beautiful woodblocks!
Meet the Artists
Engage with the brilliant minds behind the captivating artworks. Learn about their inspirations and the stories they aim to tell through their prints. Artists include Tom Farris, Kristin Gentry, Amber DuBoise-Shepard, and many more!
Live Printing Demonstration
Glimpse the intricate process of relief printing firsthand. From concept to creation, discover the artistry that goes into each work.
Exhibition Sneak Peek
Get an exclusive preview of the "Marking: Indigenous Narrative" exhibition, set to debut in April 2024. Be among the first to view the large-scale relief prints that will grace the gallery.
This remarkable group exhibition is made possible by the generous support of OCCF and ARTSPACE donors. We extend our gratitude for their commitment to fostering creativity and celebrating the diverse narratives of Indigenous artists.
Join us in the printmaking studio to carve your woodblocks for the 2024 Steamroller Festival and connect with fellow artists. The studio will be accessible to all community members involved in the festival from 10 am to 4 pm.
Local artists will be available to assist you with carving techniques and tool care and address any questions. Artists of all skill levels are encouraged to participate.
ARTSPACE offers complimentary parking at the rear (North) entrance. Feel free to bring your own drinks and snacks; a fridge is available in the studio.
Discover a world of exquisite craftsmanship and artistic expression at the Jewelry Trunk Show at ARTSPACE at Untitled on Saturday, December 9th, from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. More than a sale, it's a celebration of local talent—a convergence of creativity and a tribute to the spirit of giving.
Featuring a carefully curated collection of handcrafted jewelry by renowned local artists like LaVeryl Lower, Debbie Whitacre, Sarah Morgan, George Wilson, Erin Merryweather, Khloe Wallace, and Yei Martinez. Each artist weaves a unique narrative through a stunning array of materials and innovative designs.
This event provides a rare opportunity to connect with the artists themselves. Lower and Whitacre bring nature-inspired intricacy, Morgan, contributes distinctive flair and classic charm, while Merryweather and Wilson offer minimalist elegance. and young students, Martinez and Wallace inject a contemporary edge with humor, creating a diverse and captivating selection for all attendees.
Join us at ARTSPACE on Saturday, December 9th, from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm, to embrace the season's spirit and support local artists. Whether you're searching for a show-stopping accessory to elevate your holiday ensemble or a meaningful gift, this event promises to be a sensory feast—a celebration of the incredible talent within our community. your holiday celebrations.
Experience the joy of shopping accompanied by a sip of festive delight and an array of delectable snacks.
In this artist talk, Chadwick Allen draws from his new book manuscript, Earthworks Rising: Mound Building in Native Literature and Arts, in which he investigates how Native writers and artists engage ancient earthworks in contemporary productions.
The Día de los Muertos Exhibition remains available to the public until December 16th. This collaborative showcase features the artistic expressions of seven talented Latine artists working across various mediums.
Featured Artists include:
LAZARO IGLESIAS
ARIANA WEIR
JOHNATHAN JIMENEZ
ERIC AQUILINO MARTINEZ
ARMANDO ORTIZ
EDUARDO MARTINEZ
ERNESTO SANCHEZ
Our Exquisite Corpse exhibition was created by 25 talented artists, who each designed a corpse that was later mixed and matched with others to create entirely new and unique compositions. With 25 printed corpses, totaling 78 distinct sectioned prints, there is a multitude of limitless creative possibilities. The exquisite corpse prints are still available for purchase and come neatly stored in a cigar box. While you're exploring, be sure to check out our personalized cigar boxes, beautifully crafted by the exhibition artists and containing a set of prints. Ensure you visit us before the conclusion of our Exquisite Corpse exhibition on December 16th.
Sarah Hearn will share insights about her latest interconnected bodies of work that visualize invisible microbial worlds. What’s a microbe? Only Earth’s oldest living organisms, so tiny that they are absolutely-everywhere-all-the-time. They are the essential workers of our biome doing unimaginable jobs. The artist has studied the forms and functions of species like fungal mycelia, bacteria, viruses, yeasts and molds. Hearn will discuss her artistic response to this research which produced the monumental gel pen drawings, watercolor paintings, and small sculptures of hand felted wool on display in the Microbial Multiverse exhibition through October 14.
Sarah Hearn is an interdisciplinary artist, researcher and educator based in Norman, OK. Through research-based explorations of biological life and natural phenomena, Hearn’s art practice inhabits two realms - one grounded in studies of life on planet earth, and another in an atmosphere of science fiction. Her artwork reveals a multitude of invisible worlds hidden in nature opening a path of discovery to empathetic interspecies learning/appreciation. The artist works fluently in the media of drawing, photography, installation, book making and social practice. She frequently collaborates with fellow artists, scientists and municipalities on rhizomatic projects that expand the fields art and the concept of community.
