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CONTEMPORARY ART

P A R T I C I P A T I N G BUSINESSES & ORGANIZATIONS

2 N D F R I D A Y

NORMAN ART WALK

PRESENTED BY

ARTIFACTORYART STUDIOS ABOVE

MAINSITEBIGFOOT CREATIVE

THE BLUEBONNET BARCOREDINATION PILATES

THE DEPOT GALLERY D.M. WEALTH

MANAGEMENTDOPE CHAPEL

DREAMER CONCEPTSEARTH REBIRTH

FIREHOUSE ART CENTERGALLERY 123

GRAY OWL COFFEEGUESTROOM RECORDSHALL’S PIZZA KITCHEN

JAZZ IN JUNETHE LOADED BOWL

MAINSITE CONTEMPORARY ART

LOVEWORKS MT EXPRESS TACOSMICHELANGELO’S

COFFEE & WINE BARMUTT’S HOT DOGS

NORMAN ARTS COUNCILOPOLIS

NORMAN MUSIC FESTIVAL

NORMAN PUBLIC LIBRARY

PIONEER LIBRARY SYSTEM

ROBINSON’S REPURPOSED

SANDALWOOD & SAGETHE SOCIAL CLUB

STASHVISIT NORMAN

& MORE!

SPONSORS

NONPROFITS

WHAT: Opening Reception for Illuminate & ALTERNATIVEWHERE: MAINSITE Contemporary Art, 122 E. Main

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

group exhibition Illuminate and studio1409’s ALTERNATIVE. Illuminate features the work of artists Lindsey Bochniak, Jessica Craddock, Mary James Ketch and Sarah Day-Short. ALTERNATIVE is comprised of portraits of “alternative models” shot using “alternative”

(ambrotype) photography. The show includes vintage, large-format glass slides and gallery-sized prints. Norman Arts Council Individual Artist Award winner Kim Rice — previously

seen in the latest OU MFA Thesis Exhibition — will show new works in the Library Gallery.

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

WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m.ABOUT: The Firehouse Art Center holds its FAC Faculty Art Show, an annual multi-

disciplinary exhibition showcasing the recent work of Firehouse faculty members. It’s a great opportunity to interact with these artists and instructors and discover whether you might want

to learn from them yourself.

WHAT: Firehouse Art Center Student Photography ShowWHERE: Visit Norman, 309 E. Main

WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m.ABOUT: Firehouse Art Center is collaborating with Visit Norman to showcase the work of

Firehouse photography students.

WHAT: Closing Reception for As Yet UnNamed + Mariachi MusicWHERE: The Depot, 200 S. Jones

WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m.ABOUT: The Depot Gallery hosts a closing reception for As Yet UnNamed, an art

exhibition centered around the sketchbooks of the late Oklahoma artist O. Gail Poole as curated by Jonathan Fowler with guests Dr. Neil Chapman and Nicole Poole. An exhibition catalog and limited edition coloring book are available for

purchase at the reception.

WHAT: Dreamer 57: The Hope Camera ProjectWHERE: Dreamer Concepts: A Community Art Space, 428 E. Main

WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m.ABOUT: Dreamer Concepts: A Community Art Space presents Dreamer 57: The

Hope Camera Project, a joint venture between the Absentee Shawnee Meth-Suicide Prevention Program and the Urban Indian 5 Association working with American

Indian children and teens to promote self-esteem and healthy living through creative expression. 19 students aged 6-17 were handed disposable cameras to take pictures of what hope looks like them, with selections from each student on display in this

exhibition. John Soap, Gordon Emhoolah & Warren Quoetone and Hudson Roar will all perform, as well.

WHAT: 2nd Friday Adult Story Time: Fractured Fairy TalesWHERE: Norman Public Library, 225 N. Webster

WHEN: 6 to 7:30 p.m.ABOUT: Pioneer Library System is beginning a new, monthly 2nd Friday program! The 2nd Friday Adult Story Time will take place 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the Gallery Room

of the Norman Public Library with snacks and drinks provided. June’s theme is Fractured Fairy Tales, so expect to enjoy familiar story lines with surprisingly adult

twists, as seen in the Stephen Sondheim musical/hit film Into the Woods.

WHAT: Featured Local ArtistsWHERE: Earth Rebirth, 309 E. Main

WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m.ABOUT: Earth Rebirth showcases a variety of different local artists with free refreshments, which you can enjoy while learning about their food, energy and water-focused programs.

AT THE

2ND FRIDAY FOOD TRUCK PARKCORNER OF MAIN & SANTA FE(LOVEWORKS PARKING LOT)

FOOD TRUCKS

AT STASH412 E. MAIN STREET(EAST OF PORTER)

MUTT’S HOT DOGS

HALL’S PIZZA KITCHENNOT YOUR AVERAGE HOT DOG

YUMMY ITALIAN GOODNESS (PICTURED)

THE MT EXPRESS

THE LOADED BOWLTEX-MEX TACOS & TREATS

SATISFYING VEGAN & GLUTEN FREE OPTIONS

STUDIOS, SHOPS,

GALLERIES & MORE

WHAT: Featured Artist Amy SandersWHERE: The Social Club, 209 E. Main

WHEN: 6 to 10 p.m.ABOUT: The Social Club welcomes featured artist Amy Sanders, a talented maker

of things who works mainly in ceramics and sculpture, exploring the themes of light v. dark and transformation. The salon is launching a new hair product line, and there will

be special treats and drinks to celebrate their debut!

WHAT: Flower Power Market + Featured Artist Allison DunhamWHERE: STASH, 412 E. Main

WHEN: 6 to 10 p.m.ABOUT: STASH — in coordination with Robinson’s Repurposed — is transforming

East Downtown (EDO) into Flower Power Market, a farmer’s market pantry with food trucks, live music, art and fresh food & plants ready for purchase. STASH will

also showcase the dried and pressed leaves of Allison Dunham, and DJs will spin in the STASH lot later that night.

WHAT: Featured Artist Logan SweetwoodWHERE: Bigfoot Creative, 315 E. Main

WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m.ABOUT: Bigfoot Creative welcomes featured artist and printmaker Logan Sweetwood,

with beverages provided by 405 Brewing Co.

WHAT: Opening Reception for The World Is Yours! by Julia CurranWHERE: Dope Chapel, 115 S. Crawford

WHEN: 6 to 10 p.m.ABOUT: Dope Chapel is open with Julia Curran’s exhibit The World Is Yours!,

satirizing sinister and absurd socio-political currents throughout Western history with colorful and chaotic scenes of domination and destruction.

VISIT NORMANARTS.ORG FOR MORE INFORMATION

WHAT: Featured Artist Francisca Douglas Gordon + Music by Frank Lawrence WHERE: D.M. Wealth Management in the Financial Building, 201 E. Main

WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m.ABOUT: D.M. Wealth Management invites you in to view new works by

Douglas Gordon, joined as always by musical guest Frank Lawrence.

WHAT: Open StudiosWHERE: Artist Studios above MAINSITE, 122 E. Main

WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m.ABOUT: The Artist Studios above MAINSITE have new works by Bill and Juanita Williams

up for viewing.

WHAT: Featured MakersWHERE: Robinson’s Repurposed, 325 E. Main

WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m.ABOUT: Robinson’s Repurposed has items given an artistic touch by makers from

all over town.

WHAT: Featured Artist Kyle CooperWHERE: Coredination Pilates, 128 E. Main

WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m.ABOUT: Coredination Pilates is happy to present the work of glassblower Kyle Cooper.

WHAT: Featured Artist Bonnie AmspacherWHERE: Sandalwood & Sage, 322 E. Main

WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m.ABOUT: Sandalwood & Sage is excited to showcase the art of Norman’s (and The

Diner’s) own Bonnie Amspacher.

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

WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m.ABOUT: Gallery 123 invites everyone to come up to see their jewelry, fused glass,

stained glass, metal art, sculpture, paintings and fabric art!

WHAT: 2nd Friday Concert Series: Randy Crouch & Flying HorseWHERE: The Bluebonnet, 321 E. Main

WHEN: 10 p.m.ABOUT: Norman Arts Council and Norman Music Festival present the 2nd Friday

Concert Series. This edition features red dirt legend Randy Crouch and Flying Horse. The show takes place at The Bluebonnet. The show starts at 10 p.m. It’s free, but 21+ only!

2ND FRIDAY SHOWS

& PERFORMANCES

WHAT: Jazz in June presents: Blues Jam & Jazz JamWHERE: Dreamer Concepts, 428 E. Main | The Depot, 200 S. Jones

WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m.ABOUT: Jazz in June is presenting a pair of performances at 2nd Friday ahead of

the 32nd annual festival happening June 18-20. A Blues Jam featuring Wess McMichael & The Ravens from 6 to 9 p.m. will take place at Dreamer Concepts while a Jazz Jam featuring Culture Cinematic will go down over at The Depot. Each performance will

include a 45 minute set, followed by an open jam (anyone with an instrument can join!) and a closing 30 minute set.

WHAT: Random Noise: Calabar + sun riahWHERE: Guestroom Records, 125 E. Main

WHEN: 7:15 to 9 p.m.ABOUT: Norman Arts Council and Guestroom Records are collaborating to bring you

Random Noise, an eclectic series bringing you even more free music during the art walk. This month features krautrockers Calabar along with experimental songwriter sun riah. It’ll start at

7:15 p.m. and wrap up before 9!

WHAT: The Melvins with Le ButcherettesWHERE: Opolis, 113 N. Crawford

WHEN: 8 p.m.ABOUT: Opolis has grunge legends The Melvins in town, along with Le Butcherettes. Tickets are available for $15 in advance or $18 day of show.