Marianne Evans-LombeMarianne has a BFA and an MA in Visual Art from Pittsburg State University in Pittsburg, Kansas. She has taught university classes in both art and women’s studies and is the former Creative Director of the Little Room, a space for the arts in downtown Pittsburg. In September 2010, Marianne performed Origin of Painting at Festival Ojo al Sancocho in Bogota – Colombia. In September and October 2011, she performed I love Jose at Festival Ojo al Sancocho; and Origin of Painting at La Otra Historia in Medellin – Colombia and Festival Bugarte in Buga – Colombia. She currently resides and works in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
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Alexander WalterAlexander Walter is a mixed media artist working and living in Tulsa, Oklahoma. In addition to his portraiture commissioned works, Alexander is an active participant in community art based events. Such events include, NUDE Art Show, Living Arts Day of The Dead Mural Festival, and The Longest Day at Philbrook Museum in partnership with the Alzheimer's Association.
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Mark Wittig"In 1995 I earned a Bachelor of Architecture with a Minor in Painting from the University of Arkansas. In 2008 I earned a Master of Fine Arts in Open Media & Photography from The University of Tulsa. In 2010 my multi-discipline art work The Morning Paper was part of Revealing Culture, an international juried exhibition. The exhibition was organized by VSA Arts and was at the Smithsonian Institute’s International Gallery in Washington, D.C. For the past twelve years I have been a Fine Arts Instructors at Tulsa School of Arts and Sciences, a charter high school in Tulsa, Oklahoma." - Mark Wittig (taken from OVAC bio page)
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Taryn Singleton"I am an associate program coordinator at The Hardesty Arts Center in Tulsa, OK as well as a working artist and aspiring blogger. I spend most of my time hanging out with my son, Wes, working downtown, or cruising local thrift stores and vintage shops. I like to paint, collage, embroider, sew and print." - Taryn Singleton
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Libby WilliamsLibby Williams grew up in Kansas City and has also studied art at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts in Philadelphia and Chautauqua Institution in Chautauqua, New York. Libby Williams will be completing a Master of Fine Art degree in Painting from the University of Tulsa in May 2014.
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Momentum TulsaMomentum exhibits Oklahoma artists ages 30 and younger in a venue created specifically for them, helping them gain experience and meet new audiences. Attendees encounter film, performance, new media, installation, music and more.
Momentum Tulsa Spotlight, October 2015 Curators: America Meredith and Mary Kathryn Moeller Spotlight Artists: Ashley Farrier (Stillwater), Ellen Moershel (Norman), Erin Raux (Norman) Momentum Tulsa Spotlight, October 2014 Curators: Sean Starowitz and Libby Williams Artists: Kerri Shadid (OKC), Billijo Zorn Sneed (Norman), Dillon Votaw (Norman) |
Living ArtsLiving Arts was organized for the development and presentation of contemporary art in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Living Arts is interested in newly evolving ideas, in the creation of art forms, in exploring the relationship of art to other disciplines and fields of knowledge and in sharing its interests with the community by encouraging the public to attend and participate in creative workshops, performances, exhibitions, films, demonstrations of current art, lectures, related educational activities and research.
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Scott TaylorScott Taylor is a Tulsa artist and young business owner. He founded Colorpop that is an artistic design company committed to creating positive change and inspiring others . Through Colorpop, Scott handpicked local muralists, cartoonists, designers, and artists -- all who thrive on working with clients to create exactly what they envision to create -- and actively pursed and facilitated jobs within the Oklahoma community.
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Steve CluckSteve Cluck is a pop artist and designer based out of Tulsa, Oklahoma. Cluck's paintings of fashionable females have been shown in over 80 art exhibitions throughout the United States.
In 2005, Cluck started the design team Louis & Cluck (along with fellow Tulsa pop artist Zuri Louis). Louis & Cluck are best known for their clothing line that champions Oklahoma. Cluck's "Don't Hate the 918" slogan has become an official slogan for the Tulsa area. A lifelong Okie, Cluck was inspired to make a clothing line championing Oklahoma because he wanted to proclaim his love for the great state of Oklahoma and leave a positive imprint. |
Danielle Wyman"Im a Tulsa native, I lived in Chicago, attended the Art institute, won a few awards in fashion and had some great opportunities. (A few) years ago I moved back to Tulsa and im currently trying to establish myself here. I love to design garments with hints of vintage. I design for the woman who loves clothes and who finds joy in the art of dressing up. I am a woman who is empowered by femininity and I enjoy designing for women who feel the same way." - Danielle Wyman, Artist
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Amanda MooreAmanda Moore graduated from Oklahoma State University in May of 2012. She received a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Sciences -Design Housing and Merchandising- Majoring in Apparel Merchandising and Minoring in Apparel Design and Production.
Amanda is the founder of Amanda Moore Designs. She creates fashionable looks for women of all ages. Her business is a Christian-based company focusing on ministering to others by sharing the Gospel through fashion design. Embedded in the logo, the “M” loop creates a Christian fish symbol. Her designs are marketed toward all women-specializing in women’s apparel. Her work was seen on the runway at Oklahoma City Mercedes Benz Fashion Week 2014. |
Henry Zarrow Center for Art and EducationIn the midst of the revitalized downtown Brady District is the Henry Zarrow Center for Art and Education — a dynamic arts anchor serving The University of Tulsa's School of Art, Division of Lifelong Learning and Gilcrease Museum. The three-story Zarrow Center spans 18,000 square feet and has been renovated to include classrooms, art studios, gallery space and a reception area for events. The first floor features gallery space where the public can enjoy exhibits in a social setting. Special exhibitions are featured in the Sherman Smith Family Gallery, including shows featuring the artwork of TU students and local artists.
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Jessica HarveyJessica Harvey is an artist based out of Chicago who earned her MFA from Cranbrook Academy of Art in 2009. She was then awarded a Fulbright Grant for artistic work done in Iceland. Jessica has exhibited her work throughout the United States and in Iceland at places such as the Urban Institute for Contemporary Art in Grand Rapids, MI; Johalla Projects in Chicago, IL; The Center for Contemporary Photography in Detroit, MI; and the Cranbrook Art Museum. Her exhibition Mother Road is currently on show at The Arts & Humanities Council of Tulsa Hardesty Arts Center.
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Mother Road"Mother Road is a project derived from the history and myths that come from traveling Route 66, which illustrates journeys – both personal and shared – through road trips, driving and discovery. This blog acts as a travel log of my journey from Chicago to Los Angeles while traveling the Mother Road. The culmination of work made during these travels will be a two month long show and residency through the Arts and Humanities Council of Tulsa at the Hardesty Art Center in October and November of 2014. There, I will display artifacts and photographs from my own Route 66 odyssey. The public is invited to visit my studio at AHHA, where they can record their own personal stories and memories as well as contribute their own special artifacts that represent travel." - Jessica Harvey, Artist.
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The Arts & Humanities Council of Tulsa Hardesty Arts Center: AHHAMission Statement: The Arts & Humanities Council of Tulsa is the champion for area arts and culture. Diverse education programs advance its mission to inspire creativity, foster appreciation, promote lifelong learning, enhance the quality of individual lives, and contribute economic vitality to the greater community. The Council partners with arts organizations, individual artists, patrons, school districts, educators, community groups, businesses and government. The Council seeks to nurture innovation, artistic quality and professional development; broaden public and private support of the arts; and introduce the arts and humanities to new audiences. The Council is among the largest privately funded local arts agencies in the region and depends upon support from private foundations, corporations and individuals for its annual operation.
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John Hammer: AHHA 2014 Studio ArtistJohn Hammer first realized he was an artist in the 3rd grade. Since then, he’s never thought of being anything else (well, maybe a rock star – but that’s it!).
Throughout John’s primary school years he won several art competitions and that inspired him to keep developing his skills. He decided to pursue a degree in Commercial Art. At that time, hand skills were the primary tools used to produce projects for clients. Once computer technology took over the design field, he found himself developing those computer design skills and drawing less. But, he never lost the desire to pursue his fine art. In May, 2012, the day arrived that John would launch into that pursuit. He picked up a paintbrush and took off on an exciting new direction in his career. In a variety of subject matter, his design background and love of color really stand out in his current work. This style has been described as “Pop Impressionism.” As John follows his fine art vision, the goals are to keep his art diverse and his expressions varied. (Description taken from AHHA website) |
Sharyl Landis: AHHA 2014 Studio ArtistSharyl grew up in Laredo, TX and this Texas-Mexico border culture profoundly influenced her development as an artist. She was mesmerized by the lively environment and vibrant colors. Her travels to Holland, Brazil, India and Vietnam enhanced this passion for color and ethnic cultures.
Sharyl began beading in 1997 and continues to expand her interest in a wide variety of fiber related media, including hand dyed textiles, paper weaving, on-loom and off-loom weaving, handmade paper and embroidery. Many of her pieces have a whimsical, happy quality and sometimes beading is added to create texture and luminescence. (Description taken from AHHA website) |
PBS Digital Studios: The Art AssignmentThe Art Assignment is a weekly video series produced by PBS Digital Studios, hosted by curator Sarah Urist Green and author/vlogger John Green. We take you around the U.S. to meet artists and solicit assignments from them that we can all complete. Watch our videos and then post your responses with #theartassignment. (Description taken from host website)
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