ART WALK GUIDE

AUGUST 8, 2014

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FRIDAYCIRCUIT OF ART

NORMAN, OK

PRESENTED BY THE

NORMAN ARTS COUNCIL

ON THE COVER:

ELISE DERINGER

AT MAINSITE CONTEMPORARY ART

PARTICIPATING BUSINESSES & ORGANIZATIONS

AHIMSA YOGA & BEADSASHTANGA YOGA STUDIO

BALL & MORSEBELL’S MYSTICAL

BEGINNINGSBIGFOOT CREATIVEBLUEBONNET BAR

D.M. WEALTH MANAGEMENTTHE DEPOT

DOPE CHAPELFIREHOUSE ART CENTER

GALLERY 123GUESTROOM RECORDS

MAINSITE CONTEMPORARY ARTMICHELANGELO’S COFFEE & WINE BAR

NORMAN ARTS COUNCILOPOLIS

SCISSORTAIL SCHOOL OF ARTTHE SOCIAL CLUB

STASHSTUDIO E

THE STUDIOS AT 420 MAINTHIRD EYE GALLERY

ON THE COVER:

ELISE DERINGER

AT MAINSITE CONTEMPORARY ART

N O R M A N

OPEN STUDIOS

S AV E T H E DAT E

S A T U R D A YSEPTEMBER 27, 2014SEE WHERE NORMAN

ARTISTS CREATETHEIR ARTWORK

MORE INFO COMING SOON!

OCTOBER 22-23REGISTER NOW AT ARTS.OK.GOV

COMING TO NORMAN!

NONPROFITS

WHAT: Opening Reception for A Softer Storm and Line of FlightWHERE: MAINSITE Contemporary Art, 122 E. Main

WHEN: 6 to 10 p.m.ABOUT: MAINSITE presents the opening reception for Elise Deringer’s A Softer

Storm and Mohammad Javaheri’s Line of Flight. The two solo exhibitions were finished in the artist studios located above MAINSITE over the course of the past year.

Deringer’s work is centered on loose recollections of landscapes created through a variety of materials like paint, ink, dyes, salt, stone and sand, while Javaheri creates

large scale oil paintings showcasing movement with layered, kinetic brush strokes. The Library Gallery showcases new work by James Hammontree, an Oklahoma City artist

and musician who performs with bands like Power Pyramid and Sex Snobs. Printmaker and illustrator Tiffany McKnight will have pieces on display in the Water Closet Gallery.

WHAT: Children’s Summer Art Class ShowWHERE: Firehouse Art Center, 444 S. Flood

WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m.ABOUT: Firehouse Art Center hosts an exhibition of work done in the children’s art classes (ages 5-13) over the summer break. Meet the lil’ artists behind the whimsical,

colorful art pieces.

WHAT: This Is Our Oklahoma Land + Mark McClellan & FriendsWHERE: The Depot, 200 S. Jones

WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m.ABOUT: The Depot ushers out This Is Our Oklahoma Land, a solo exhibition of photographys by Kim Baker celebrating the landscape of Oklahoma, with a closing reception. There will be live music by Mark McClellan & Friends and

refreshments on hand.

GALLERIES,

SHOPS & STUDIO

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WHAT: Featured Artist Chris CastroWHERE: The Social Club, 209 E. Main

WHEN: 6 to 10 p.m.ABOUT: The Social Club is alive with new work by featured artist and illustrator

Chris Castro and tasty treats and beverages.

WHAT: Tumbling NebulaeWHERE: Guestroom Records, 125 E. Main

WHEN: 7:30 p.m.ABOUT: Guestroom Records presents Norman post-rock outfit Tumbling Nebulae,

starting at 7:30 p.m.

WHAT: Featured Artist Bethany Young + Big Truck Tacos & The Loaded BowlWHERE: STASH, 412 E. Main

WHEN: 6 to 10 p.m.ABOUT: STASH features photographer Bethany Young and her wood print images of the Oklahoma landscape. They’ll have Big Truck Tacos and The Loaded Bowl out

front in their food truck lot.

WHAT: Featured Artist Ross AdamsWHERE: Dope Chapel, 115 N. Crawford

WHEN: 6 to 10 p.m.ABOUT: Dope Chapel has a solo exhibition and installation by Ross Adams, the

frontman of American Hate and mind behind Tall Hill Creative. There will be live music at 9:30 p.m.

MUTUAL BENEFITMUTUAL BENEFITTHURSDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2014

MAINSITE CONTEMPORARY ART

O P O L I S & N O R M A N A R T S C O U N C I L P R E S E N T

$10 | ALL-AGES | WITH SUNO DEKO | 122 E. MAIN ST.

WHAT: Featured Artist Dana HelmsWHERE: Ball & Morse, 111 N. Peters

WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m.ABOUT: Ball and Morse is featuring the work of “upside-down artist” Dana

Helms, along with a demonstration by the artist. Refreshments and appetizers will be provided.

WHAT: Featured Artist Leona Boone + Music from Frank LawrenceWHERE: D.M. Wealth Management in the Vista Building, 201 E. Main

WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m.ABOUT: D.M. Wealth Management presents featured artist Leona Boone,

along with musical guest Frank Lawrence on the front patio.

WHAT: Open Studios + Featured Artist Deniz Fulya AktasWHERE: The Studios at 420 Main, 420 E. Main

WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m. ABOUT: The Studios at 420 Main are featuring the paintings of guest artist Deniz Fulya Aktas. Their second Music at the Mural concert will be showcasing local musician Tanner

Miller. Upstairs residents have new work to see as well.

WHAT: Altar of My EaselWHERE: Third Eye Gallery at Ashtanga Yoga Studio, 120 E. Tonhawa

WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m. ABOUT: Third Eye Gallery and Ashtanga Yoga Studio present the opening

reception for Altar of My Easel, featuring the large, vibrant, original paintings of Julie Plant.

WHAT: Drum Circle + Featured ArtistsWHERE: Bell’s Mystical Beginnings, 207 W. Main

WHEN: 6 to 10 p.m.ABOUT: Bell’s Mystical Beginnings will be open late with Tarot and Oracle Readers

available. There’s free Healing Touch Energy Therapies, art from local artists on display and a drum circle that the community is invited to participate in.

WHAT: Student Art Show and Children Art MarketWHERE: Scissortail School of Art, 123 E. Main

WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m.ABOUT: Scissortail School of Art is having a student art show and Children Artist

Market, with Norman’s finest little artists selling their handmade art and crafts. They will also have super hero capes for sale, the proceeds from which go towards

scholarships for Fall & Winter Art Classes.

WHAT: Gallery 123 OpeningWHERE: Gallery 123, 123 E. Main

WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m.ABOUT: Gallery 123 invites everyone up to see new work from the gallery’s

resident artists, including Heidi James and more.

WHAT: Local Artists & MoreWHERE: Bigfoot Creative, 315 E. Main

WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m.ABOUT: Bigfoot Creative is open and featuring a variety of works by Norman artists.

WHAT: Mid Del Art GuildWHERE: Studio E, 220 E. Main

WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m.ABOUT: Studio E hosts the Mid Del Art Guild, an eclectic group of local artists that run the spectrum from landscapes to political pieces. Food and drink will be

available for your enjoyment as well!

WHAT: Music by Blake Taylor & Cody LeeWHERE: Michelangelo’s Coffee & Wine Bar, 207 E. Main

WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m.ABOUT: Michelangelo’s Coffee & Wine Bar has live music from Blake Taylor and Cody Lee.

WHAT: Candelight Yoga & MoreWHERE: Ahisma Yoga & Beads, 219 W. Main

WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m.ABOUT: Ahimsa Yoga & Beads is holding a Candlelight Yoga & Mediation at 6 p.m.

and giving away one month of yoga, along with a food truck located out front.

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WHAT: Tone Def Parade KaraokeWHERE: Opolis, 113 N. Crawford

WHEN: 8 p.m.ABOUT: Opolis invites you up to take a crack at your favorite song with Tone

Def Parade Karaoke. Doors open at 8 p.m. and cover is free.

WHAT: Kierston White + Eliza Bee + JV’s Fillin’ StationWHERE: Bluebonnet Bar, 321 E. Main

WHEN: 10 p.m.ABOUT: Bluebonnet Bar presents Kierston White’s Don’t Write Love Songs album

release party at 10 p.m. She’ll be joined by Eliza Bee and JV’s Fillin’ Station.