Dennis Spielman is a filmmaker and writer whose most notable work is his travel and interview series, Uncovering Oklahoma. He is the founder of The Show Starts Now Studios, which produces several series such as Art & Victory, Quarter Minutes, Tales Unveiled, and Yes! Science! In addition to his various shows, he is the author […]
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PRESS RELEASE elevated thoughts book launches with film premiere
Ignition Arts and Literati Press collaborate for a unique book launch of elevated thoughts: 100 shadormas from 9,000ft. by Kate Brennan and Corinne Prudente. elevated, premiering on Thursday, May 7 at 7 p.m. is a short film adaptation of the book. The film will be available free to the public for one month from launch. […]
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Artist of the Quarantine: Freakin Silva aka Steven Silva
“Old cartoons are dark, man. I like the satire of it; it’s not serious. And if it is serious, you can put it in this cartoon wrapper. People buy mousetraps, but they love Mickey,” Freakin Silva, aka Steven Silva, said. “My whole drawing style had to change when I went digital. Couldn’t get the same […]
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Artist of the Quarantine: Cynthia Canada
“When I paint, my inspiration comes from my heritage. I am Kiowa-Comanche, and in my paintings, I want to preserve a part of that culture,” Cynthia Canada said. “At various points in my life, I have been hit with vivid dreams and visions during meditation. Sometimes those visions offer comforting messages, sometimes warnings. I use […]
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PRESS RELEASE Experience Paseo’s May First Friday from home!
As Oklahoma’s first arts district, the Paseo Arts District holds the safety of their visitors, artists and merchants as a top priority. With that in mind, the Paseo is excited to host First Friday From Home, a live stream of all the best things about Paseo, social distance style! During the event, which will take […]
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Artist of the Quarantine: Muse
“As an artist, there is always a need for much reflection. As a professional, the time for that reflection can be scarce. During natural downtimes, we must take advantage of the opportunity to reflect and recuperate our creative faculties. This may take a while as well. The initial freedom from worldly agitation is blissful, and […]
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PRESS RELEASE Allied Arts ARTini art auction to be held virtually on Friday, May 1
Oklahoma City’s largest local art auction, Allied Arts ARTini sponsored by Tito’s Handmade Vodka, will be held virtually on Friday, May 1, from 6:00-10:00 p.m. Due to generous support from sponsors and ticket holders, Oklahoma artists will receive 100% of the sales on their sold art pieces. The ARTini virtual art auction features over 100 […]
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Writer of the Quarantine: Danny Ly
“I’m a young writer with a passion for poetry and writing,” said Danny Ly. “Ever since I was a child, I have been searching for an outlet to express my emotions and feelings. For a while, drawing and sketching fulfilled this role for me, but as I started growing older, I wanted to find a […]
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Artist of the Quarantine: Greg White
“For the last several years, I’ve been focusing on paintings set in urban environments with loud, neon color schemes. But being stuck inside during my favorite time of the year inspired this new series focusing on nature,” Greg White said. “My artwork has really been getting me through this period of extended isolation, giving me […]
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Artist of the Quarantine: Meghan Wallace
Meghan Wallace is an illustrator and graphic designer at Oklahoma Shirt Company. “I am a graphic designer so my artwork usually has some typography incorporated into it,” Meghan Wallace said. “I create almost all of my artwork on my iPad. It’s been important and therapeutic for me to drawing during this time. Filling my mind […]