Oklahoma City is currently accepting applications from artists interested in joining its prequalified artist pool. The pool is used to identify artists for various public art projects budgeted under $25,000 throughout the city. The pool is part of the city’s public art master plan and a recommendation from San Diego, California-based art consultant Gail Goldman. […]
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Cultural fabric
Erica Bonavida brings color and texture to Oklahoma City Hall. The artist was hired in February to serve as City Hall’s first artist-in-residence. Bonavida finds art fulfilling, but there was a time when she avoided the subject altogether. An admitted perfectionist, she said she struggled when she was younger to understand why she would create […]
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A conversation invites the community to explore the powerful message behind Kehinde Wiley: A New Republic.
A conversation invites the community to explore the powerful message behind Kehinde Wiley: A New Republic.
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OKC art community stalwart Stephen Kovash balances creativity with his work for the EPA
Kovash spent part of his time homeless while growing up. He was legally emancipated from his family as a teenager.
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Plaza District’s rotating Plaza Walls exhibit stands strong as an example of successful public art
Artist Sean Vali debuted a new mural in mid-February.
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Commentary: Public art enhances our quality of life
Art is meant to be intellectually and emotionally provocative, and the more of that we can provide to residents and visitors in our city, the better.
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Taste of Western returns with new murals
Taste of Western brings new murals to the district and promises a special announcement during this year’s festivities.