ART WALK GUIDE

JULY 11, 2014

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FRIDAYCIRCUIT OF ART

NORMAN, OK

PRESENTED BY THE

NORMAN ARTS COUNCIL

ON THE COVER:

GINNA DOWLING

AT LET’S WORK IT OUT

PARTICIPATING BUSINESSES & ORGANIZATIONS

AHIMSA YOGA & BEADSBALL & MORSE

BELL’S MYSTICAL BEGINNINGS

BIGFOOT CREATIVETHE BLOW OUT LOUNGE

BLUEBONNET BARD.M. WEALTH MANAGEMENT

THE DEPOTDOPE CHAPEL

FIREHOUSE ART CENTERGALLERY 123

GOLD ROOM STYLE+WAXGRAY OWL COFFEE

GUESTROOM RECORDSLET’S WORK IT OUT

LOCALMAINSITE CONTEMPORARY ART

MICHELANGELO’S COFFEE & WINE BARNORMAN ARTS COUNCIL

OPOLISTHE SOCIAL CLUB

STASHSTUDIO E

THE STUDIOS AT 420 MAIN

ON THE COVER:

GINNA DOWLING

AT LET’S WORK IT OUT

NONPROFITS

WHAT: Closing Reception for GLITCH/ANALOG and Concept MeWHERE: MAINSITE Contemporary Art, 122 E. Main

WHEN: 6 to 10 p.m.ABOUT: MAINSITE Contemporary Art: Home of the Norman Arts Council celebrates

GLITCH/ANALOG and Concept Me with a closing reception. GLITCH/ANALOG investigates the intersection of traditional and digital formats, featuring pieces

by Brian Dunn, Dillon Votaw, M Paul Kirby and more. Concept Me is a self-portrait exhibition curated by artist Tony Tiger, featuring: Erin Shaw, Marwin Begaye, Holly

Wilson and more. Stuart Whitis will have work on display in The Library Gallery with Elliott Robbins showing new works in the Water Closet Gallery. Free refreshments and

appetizers from LOCAL will be on hand.

WHAT: FAC Faculty ShowWHERE: Firehouse Art Center, 444 S. Flood

WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m.ABOUT: Firehouse Art Center features an exhibition of recent work from its faculty

members. Mediums range from painting, fiber, printmaking and stone carving to jewelry, sculpture, ceramics and drawing.

WHAT: This Is Our Oklahoma LandWHERE: The Depot, 200 S. Jones

WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m.ABOUT: The Depot is thrilled to debut This Is Our Oklahoma Land, a solo

exhibition of photographys by Kim Baker, celebrating the landscape of Oklahoma. There will be live music and refreshments as well.

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WHAT: Featured Artist Charlsey StuddardWHERE: The Social Club, 209 E. Main

WHEN: 6 to 10 p.m.ABOUT: The Social Club is open with refreshments and treats, along with the

work of featured artist Charlsey Studdard.

WHAT: Self AnalogousWHERE: STASH, 412 E. Main

WHEN: 6 to 10 p.m.ABOUT: STASH debuts Self Analogous by Tanya Mattek, in which an instant

camera was turned over to people who took their own photo for a twist on the ubiquitous selfie. Mattek runs the People in the Trenches social media sites. Big

Truck Tacos will also be dishing out their Tex-Mex favorites out front.

WHAT: Conspicuous CaffeinationWHERE: Gray Owl Coffee, 223 E. Gray

WHEN: 6 to 10 p.m.ABOUT: Gray Owl Coffee welcomes Conspicuous Caffeination, a variety of

abstracted landscape paintings created by John Bruce, fresh from a solo exhibition in New Mexico in May.

WHAT: Featured Artist Dennis SmithWHERE: Bigfoot Creative, 315 E. Main

WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m.ABOUT: Bigfoot Creative will be highlighting the work of several different local artists — including featured artist Dennis Smith — and selling a limited edition Art

Walk shirt designed for local artists while serving up free refreshments.

WHAT: Featured Artist Douglas Gordon + 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 welcomes featured artist Douglas G. Gordon, along with musical guest Frank Lawrence out on the sidewalk!

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 Jay McMillenWHERE: Ball & Morse, 111 N. Peters

WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m.ABOUT: Ball and Morse is featuring Jay McMillen, an Oklahoma artist who

specializes in 3D photography and paintings. They will also be serving appetizers and refreshments through the evening.

WHAT: Art by J. Chris and Marissa Johnson + Music by Wink Burcham & MoreWHERE: Bluebonnet Bar, 321 E. Main

WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m. ABOUT: Bluebonnet Bar is open and featuring art by J. Chris and Marissa

Johnson starting at 7 p.m., followed by a concert with Wink Burcham, Ali Harter and Brad Fielder at 9 p.m.

WHAT: Norman Printorium 2014WHERE: Dope Chapel, 115 N. Crawford

WHEN: 6 to 10 p.m.ABOUT: Dope Chapel is hosting Norman Printorium 2014, an international print

show featuring work from across the globe, including pieces by Xenia Fedorchenko, Joseph Velasquez, Sean Starwars, Curtis Jones, Eric Piper, Al Paldrok and many more. Tape Gun Records is presenting a concert feature Slow Machine and friends as well.

WHAT: Specials + Giveaways + Food TrucksWHERE: Gold Room Style + Wax, 104 S. Porter

WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m. ABOUT: Gold Room Style + Wax is staying open late offering specials, giveaways,

beverages and hosting a Caribbean food truck and sno-cone truck Snow Stop.

WHAT: Open Studios + Featured Artist Micah PetroneWHERE: The Studios at 420 Main, 420 E. Main

WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m. ABOUT: The Studios at 420 Main will be alive and jumping with live music at the mural by Sleaze Dizeaze. Graphic artist Micah Petrone will showcase his work as this month’s

guest artist, and resident artists have new work on display in the shop.

WHAT: Featured Artist Ginna DowlingWHERE: Let’s Work It Out, 114 E. Main

WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m. ABOUT: Let’s Work It Out makes its 2nd Friday debut with featured artist and

printmaker Ginna Dowling,

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

WHEN: 6 to 10 p.m.ABOUT: Bell’s Mystical Beginnings will have art from local artists on display, also playing host to a drum circle and belly dancing. Tarot and Oracle Readers, Healing

Touch Energy Therapy and Chakra assessments will be available as well.

WHAT: Norman Arts Council Inventory ShowWHERE: LOCAL, 2262 W. Main

WHEN: 6 to 10 p.m.ABOUT: LOCAL is showcasing an assortment of works from artists in the Norman Arts Council and MAINSITE Contemporary Art inventory, including Skip Hill, John

Seward, Billy Reid and more.

WHAT: Featured Artist Jessica Rae Stone + Makeup Artist Ashley TolmanWHERE: The Blow Out Lounge, 566 Buchanan

WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m. ABOUT: The Blow Out Lounge brings the art walk to Campus Corner. Featured artist Jessica Rae Stone will have a variety of pieces on display, along with self-

made jewelry. There’s also featured makeup artist Ashley Tolman, who has worked with the likes of Snoop Dog and Norman’s own David Boren. She will be giving

live demonstrations with some portfolio pictures on display. Café Plaid is providing refreshments as well.

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

WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m.ABOUT: Gallery 123 invites you up to see what new creations its resident

artists — including Kiki Hiot, Ally Richardson, Heidi James, Nancy Brown, Sylvia Miller and many more — have been working on!

WHAT: Music by Peter Erickson + Live Paint by Charles Burnell WHERE: Michelangelo’s Coffee & Wine Bar, 207 E. Main

WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m.ABOUT: Michelangelo’s Coffee & Wine Bar has Peter Erickson playing from 7 to 9 p.m. to go along with a live painting demonstration by Charless Burnell

and a book signing by author Bill Eckel.

WHAT: Around Oklahoma by Thomas TuckerWHERE: Studio E, 220 E. Main

WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m.ABOUT: Studio E opens Around Oklahoma by Thomas Tucker, a series of photographs taken across the Sooner State. There will also be snacks,

refreshments and more featured local artists on hand.

WHAT: Pre-Art Walk Yoga & MoreWHERE: Ahisma Yoga & Beads, 219 W. Main

WHEN: 5 to 9 p.m.ABOUT: Ahimsa Yoga & Beads is open for the art walk, offering a free

commUNITY Meditation in its yoga studio at 8 p.m. along with gluten free cookies and punch. They will also be offering a Pre-Walk Slow Flow Yoga class at 5 p.m.

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WHAT: Steve Reynolds Program presents Improv NightWHERE: Opolis, 113 N. Crawford

WHEN: 8 p.m.ABOUT: Opolis brings the laugh with improv comedy from The Artful Codgers, Bill Kean & The Tie-Breakers and Oh, Gross! Free admission!