Kurtis DeLozier is an award-winning author and Oklahoma native poet who has been writing since he could read the books of Shel Silverstein. DeLozier’s work has been published by Red Earth Review, Dragon Poet Review, Noisetrade, Art Cult Zine and others. To keep busy during quarantine, he has been taking creative writing commissions. Feel free […]
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Artist of the Quarantine: Chase Kerby
“When I began doing photography a couple of years ago, it started as a cathartic way to see the world. It was an excuse to get out of my shell and out of my house,” Chase Kerby said. “I quickly discovered that my main love was for the styles of black-and-white landscape and cityscape. There’s […]
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Artist of the Quarantine: Greg Pogue
Greg’s inspiration throughout this pandemic is to break down the weakest areas in his art and build it back up so he can capture the life and realism of what he’s drawing. His work gravitates around popular figures in the music, model, and social media industry. During this trying time, Greg has been determined to […]
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PRESS RELEASE Oklahoma Historical Society museums and historic sites will remain closed until June 1
All Oklahoma Historical Society (OHS) museums, historic sites and affiliates, including the Oklahoma History Center in Oklahoma City, have been closed to the public since Tuesday, March 17, 2020. These facilities will remain closed until Monday, June 1. A list of OHS museums and historic sites can be found at www.okhistory.org/sites. All OHS-sponsored events at […]
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PRESS RELEASE A Message from National Cowboy & Western Heritage MuseumPresident Natalie Shirley
The National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, or The Cowboy as many like to call it, is a place where the West comes to life though art and history. We love sharing it and miss welcoming you, our visitors, into this special place. Tim, our Director of Security and Operation Services and our Marketing Department […]
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Artist of the Quarantine: Jared Kinley
“I am fascinated by the works created by photographers of the ’70s, ’80s, and ’90s. Born in the ’90s myself, I find myself gravitating to themes relevant back in the time of Avedon, Newton, Lindbergh, Ritts, and Penn,” Jared Kinley said. “My work resembles the fashion statements and cultural breakouts of these decades, from hair bands to women’s […]
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Writer of the Quarantine: Jeff Provine
Jeff Provine loves to tell a tale. He’s usually out leading ghost tours in OKC and Norman, but these days, it’s writing at home. His works collecting local spooky stories include Haunted Norman, Campus Ghosts of Norman, Haunted Oklahoma City, and Haunted Guthrie, and he is co-host on the Tales Unveiled podcast. Freedom “Stay home!” […]
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Artist of the Quarantine: Tanner Frady
An Oklahoma native, Tanner Frady works full-time as a sign painter with a background in graffiti. You can find his work all over Oklahoma City as well as across the country, from windows to walls and metal sign panels. He and his girlfriend, Ashley Dawn, create large-scale typography murals done in spray paint, often featuring […]
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PRESS RELEASE Oklahoma City Philharmonic to cancel remainder of 19-20 season
In order to protect our audiences, musicians, staff, and all those who we serve our community and in cooperation with community-wide efforts to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, the OKCPHIL has made the difficult decision to cancel the remaining concerts of our 2019-20 Season. We have been closely monitoring the situation and observing protocols for […]
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Artist of the Quarantine: Rebecca Pipkin
“I collect remnants of memories and architecture to capture the viewer in a suspended moment in time and space and investigate the role architecture plays in placemaking, memory, and displacement,” Rebecca Pipkin said. “I have learned that absence does not always equal loss but can create a new space for exploration and imagination. I use […]