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AMY COLDREN ELLIS PAUL CHRISTIE OWEN NAC MAG NAC MAG A LOOK AT NORMAN ART NEW ARTISTS IN A NEW YEAR THE UNEXPLORED: EMERGING ARTISTS SHOW RETURNS TO MAINSITE FRED JONES JR. MUSEUM OF ART NOW FREE FOR GENERAL PUBLIC FULL PREVIEW OF DECEMBER 2ND FRIDAY WHO YOU’LL HEAR COMING TO NORMAN THIS WINTER DEC/JAN 2013
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Page 1: NAC MAG DEC/JAN 2013

AMY COLDREN ELLIS PAUL CHRISTIE OWEN

NAC MAGNAC MAGA LOOK AT NORMAN ART

NEW ARTISTS IN A NEW YEAR

THE UNEXPLORED: EMERGING ARTISTS SHOW RETURNS TO MAINSITE

FRED JONES JR. MUSEUM OF ART NOW FREE FOR GENERAL PUBLIC

FULL PREVIEW OF DECEMBER 2ND FRIDAY

WHO YOU’LL HEAR COMING TO NORMAN THIS WINTERDEC/JAN 2013

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5 SEE WHAT NSAA, CAN & SWAN ARE UP TO

8 2ND FRIDAY DECEMBER SCHEDULE

10 BIG NEWS AT FRED JONES JR. MUSEUM OF ART

11 ARTISAN BIKE RACKS TO BE DESIGNED BY OKLAHOMANS

12 THE UNEXPLORED CONVERGE AT MAINSITE

16 OPEN STUDIOS RETURNS FOR A SECOND YEAR

17 THE ONE EVENT GETS A LITTLE SURREAL

18 NORMAN’S OWN NATHAN BROWN NAMED OKLAHOMA POET LAURETTE

19 HIGH SCHOOLERS GET CHANCE TO SHOW ART IN MAINSITE

12. ON THE COVERTHE UNEXPLORED

OPENS AT MAINSITE

DESIGNED BY JOSHUA BOYDSTONEDITED BY ERINN GAVAGHAN

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20. OU PARTNERS WITH NAC FOR HANDS-ON

EDUCATION PROJECTS

Happy Holidays!

As you will see inside, December has so much to offer in arts. I want to take a brief moment

to ask you, dear reader, to remember your favorite norman arts organization this holiday season. Every gift, no matter the size, to an

arts organization helps us continue our shows, exhibits, education programs, and keep the

lights on.

So as you are marking off your shopping list, think about an end of the year gift to one of these beautiful Norman Arts Organizations:

Cimarron Circuit OperaDo it for Dance Foundation

Cleveland County Historical SocietyDreamer Concepts Studio

Firehouse Art CenterFred Jones Jr. Museum of Art

Galaxy of WritersGroovefest

Jacobson HouseJazz in June

KGOUMedieval Fair

Norman Arts CouncilNorman Ballet

Norman SingersNorman PhilharmonicNorman Music Festival

Norman Public Arts BoardPerforming Arts Studio

Pioneer Library Sam Noble Museum

Sooner TheatreThunderbird Clubhouse Artist Collective

Memberships, tickets, and tributes make wonderful stocking stuffers for the art lover on

your list as well!

Enjoy the season!Erinn Gavaghan

Executive Director

THIS ISSUE

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YOU, MEAND NACYOU, MEAND NACA LOOK AT WHAT WE SAW LAST MONTH THROUGH INSTAGRAM

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NEW CRITIQUE FORMAT FOR 2013!The NSAA Critique Sessions enable artists of all levels to present their in-process work and

receive constructive feedback for the betterment of the piece and the artist. Those who attend more than once, commit to fully participate in the giving and/or receiving of critiques for the

duration of their session and to be a member of the NSAA.

DETAILSFirst Tuesday of each month at MAINSITE Contemporary Art (except January, which will be on

the 8th because of the holiday). Come at 6:45 p.m. to sign up for your critique session! Stay and mingle/network until 8:30 p.m.

following all critiques.

SESSION I - SINGLE PIECESIf you produce artwork for fun, have one piece to show or would like to get some encourage-

ment, this is your session. Sign up at 6:45 p.m. Session begins at 7 p.m.

SESSION II - BODY OF WORKIf you want to be challenged, desire more intense, constructive criticism, have a body of work and are looking toward, or already have, a career in the arts, this session is for you.

Sign up begins at 6:45 p.m. and critique begins at 7:20 p.m.

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MONTHLY MEETING & OPEN MIC - 7-9 P.M. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 4 AT MICHELANGELO’S COFFEE & WINE BAR

OPEN MIC - 7-9 P.M. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 11 AT PINK ELEPHANT CAFE/TRES CANTINA

2ND FRIDAY AFTER PARTY - 8:30-10:30 P.M. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14 AT LOCAL

OPEN MIC - 7-9 P.M. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18 AT MICHELANGELO’S COFFEE & WINE BAR

OPEN MIC - 7-9 P.M. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 27AT PINK ELEPHANT CAFE/TRES CANTINA

MONTHLY MEETING & OPEN MIC - 7-9 P.M. TUESDAY, JANUARY 1 AT MICHELANGELO’S COFFEE & WINE BAR

OPEN MIC - 7-9 P.M. THURSDAY, JANUARY 8AT PINK ELEPHANT CAFE/TRES CANTINA

2ND FRIDAY AFTER PARTY - 8:30-10:30 P.M. FRIDAY, JANUARY 11 AT LOCAL

OPEN MIC - 7-9 P.M. TUESDAY, JANUARY 15 AT MICHELANGELO’S COFFEE & WINE BAR

5TH TUESDAY OPEN JAM - 7-11 P.M. TUESDAY, JANUARY 29AT O’CONNELL’S IRISH PUB

DECEMBER & JANUARY EVENTS

The SongWriters Association of Norman (SWAN) is an Artist Community of the Norman Arts Council and is designed to promote and support the creation of original music in the greater Norman community.

Whether you’re a seasoned songwriting veteran or are just getting started, this group is the perfect venue to discuss songwriting techniques, song & lyric structure, and perform finished work.

For more information, visit SWAN online at www.normansongwriters.org.

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Cinematic Artists of Norman was founded by a group of local filmmakers, and strives to strengthen the community

of filmmakers in Norman and the surrounding areas by providing valuable resources and outlets for local

filmmakers. No matter the age or experience level, CAN seeks to build a support system for the creativity of film

and video, and seeks to grow the film industry’s interest in Norman.

For more information, contact Adam Beatty by email

[email protected], or visit www.cinematicartistsofnorman.org.

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ART WALKART WALKFRIDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2012

PARTICIPATING NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS:Firehouse Art Center (444 S. Flood) moves forward with the 41st annual Holiday Gift Gallery with original, handmade, one-of-a-kind items — from fine art to craft pieces — for any last minute holiday shoppers!

Jacobson House (609 Chautauqua) hosts James Black who will discuss the Cheyenne art on display, and Daren Twohatchet will present his Daughter of the Dawn documentary. Indian tacos will be on sale from 5 to 8 p.m.

Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art (555 Elm) returns with Art “á la Carte,” featuring live music, an OU Native Flute Studio and a pair of short films from deadCENTER: The Glass Child and Reawakening of Meade.

The Performing Arts Studio (200 S. Jones) sends off its 2nd Annual Small Works Show, featuring well-known Oklahoma artists Bert Seabourn, Don Holladay and more, with performances from Patti Drennan and Carnevolve.

The Studio of The Sooner Theatre (227 E. Main) welcomes Ambassador Performance Troupes singing in the holiday season with holiday favorites with shows at 6 and 7 p.m.

The Moore-Lindsay Historical House (508 N. Peters) comes alive with a Chirstmas Open House featuring live music, free food, local vendors and a gift raffle. They will also offer free carriage rides along the 2nd Friday Circuit of Art route!

Dreamer Concepts (324 E. Main) celebrates its 6th Birthday with Dreamer 46, featuring art from John Carl, Janey Crane, Barbara Farber, Jean Keil, Erin Latham, Margaret Root, Annette Sinesio and Sharon Von Schriltz.

MAINSITE Contemporary Art: Home of the Norman Arts Council (122 E. Main) debuts The Unexplored: Emerging Artists Show with an opening reception. Mariposa Coffee Roastery will also bring their mobile coffee bar to sling out your favorite caffeinated beverage.

Norman Signers will be roaming downtown singing carols. They will begin at the Performing Arts Studio (Santa Fe Depot) at 6:30 p.m., then continue throughout downtown with a stop at the 2nd Friday Kid’s Corner at 7:30 p.m. and returning to the PAS at the end of the evening.

KID’S CORNER:Kid’s Corner (parking lot adjacent to LWPB Architects & Planners) hosts holiday cookie decorating and free hot cocoa! Cimarron Opera and Norman Singers will bring carolers for a special sing-along at Kid’s Corner at 6:45 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. respectively.

FOOD TRUCKS:Big Truck Tacos (parked at STASH, 412 E. Main) is serving up its now famous Mexican street food from 6 to 9 p.m.

GALLERIES, SHOPS & STUDIOS:Gray Owl Coffee (223 E. Gray) brings in Kristi Wyatt and her

Portraits of Industry: An Obsession with a Grainery exhibit, an investigative series of lithograph and relief prints highligthing the nature of decaying structures.

The Social Club (106 S. Crawford) shows the detailed and progressive work of Norman printmaker Kathleen Neeley.

Bruce’s Vintage Guitars & Antiques (306 E. Main) showcases the Native American-inspired pop art of Tom Farris.

Massive Downtown (301 W. Main) brings Santa Claus to town with a giveaway at 9 p.m. There will also be discounts on Doin’ Fine apparel and a spread of Christmas treats.

Gallery 123 (123 E. Main) welcomes new member Sylvia Miller along with special Christmas items for holiday shopping.

Sandalwood & Sage (322 E. Main) welcomes psychedelic metal artist Wes Holderby and traditional Yule & Celtic music from John & Leah McGaha with complimentary holiday treats.

Unlabeled Apparel (1272 N. Interstate) debuts work by Margaux Lippoldt, an Oklahoma native whose paintings are the perfect mix of art and home décor. Check out her winter works while enjoying sweets and a hot chocolate bar.

STASH (412 E. Main) displays the work of Norman artist Roshni Robert, as well as host the release party for Fowler VW presents A Blackwatch Christmas Volume II, featuring performances by Beau Jennings, Parker Millsap & more.

Shevaun Williams & Associates (221 E. Main) debut their Holiday 2012 Photography Show, featuring inspired work from Marvin Lee, Vanessa Rudloff, Debra Van Swearingen and Williams herself.

Third Eye Gallery (120 E. Tonhawa) is featuring work from Andrew Law Danaher and Tiffany Nachelle Edwards.

The Artist Studios above MAINSITE (122 E. Main) will be open to the public.

The Project Room (123 E. Main) becomes a Handmade Holiday Arts Market with pieces by Lindsey Martin, Renee Martin, Rebeline Brown, Haveldids & Knots, Brooke Kelty, Emily Riggs and more.

D.M. Wealth Management (201 E. Main) hosts a performance by the All-Saints Show Choir from 6-6:30 p.m.

Mitchell’s Jewlery (218 E. Main) is featuring the work of D. Roane Spotts with wine and food on hand.

2ND FRIDAY LATE NIGHT:The Blue Bonnet (321 E. Main) is getting rocked by modern Americana act Great American Jug Band.

LOCAL (2262 W. Main) plays host to the 2nd Friday After Party on the Patio with performances from Matthew Stratton, Frank Lawrence and Richard “Daddy” Love of SWAN — the Songwriters Association of Norman — starting at from 8:30-10:30 p.m.

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VISIT NORMANARTS.ORG AND LOOK FOR THE GIFT BOXES TO GIVE AN END OF THE YEAR GIFT TO NAC

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Free admission is now available to the general public when visiting the Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art on the University of Oklahoma’s Norman campus. A $60,000 gift from the OU Athletics Department budget will make this possible. The museum will be contacting members of the Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art Association to help imple-ment this change.

“In a time when funding for higher education is sharply dropping, this kind of cooperation has a truly extraordinary impact on the resources and opportunities available to our students and the public,” said OU President David L. Boren. “The success of our athletics programs not only has a positive impact on intercollegiate competition, but it also helps support the academic mission of our University.”

Over the past 10 years, OU’s Athletics Department has allocated over $14 million to the University’s academic budget. As one of only six self-sustaining athletics departments in the nation, the allocation of these funds has been vital to the continued success of the University. These funds are not ap-propriated from the state, but rather are generated by the operations of the OU Athletics Department.

“We are excited to have the opportunity and

ability to supplement the University budget to pro-vide free admission to the Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art,” said OU Athletics Director Joe Castiglione. “We are fortunate to have this type ofcooperation at such an outstanding university.”

The Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art is one of the top five university art museums in the country in terms of its appraised value. The entire FJJMA collection is valued at hundreds of millions of dollars.

“The museum and the Oklahoma art community are thrilled that the OU Athletics Department iscreating this amazing and historic opportunity for current and future generations of museum visi-tors,” said Ghislain d’Humieres, the Wylodean and Bill Saxon Director of the Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art. “We are grateful for this outstanding col-laboration between sports and culture.”

More than 50,000 people visit the museum each year. During certain days or events that offer free admission, the museum experiences a 50 percent increase in the number of total visitors.

“We are excited to offer to the entire community this opportunity to view one of the world’s most distinguished collections of art without having to go outside the state of Oklahoma,” added Boren.

FREE FOR ALL TO SEEA generous donation helps Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art

offer free admission to all guests

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The Norman Public Arts Board is seeking designs for Phase 1 of the Artist Designed Bike Racks Project. This first phase of the project will place artist designed bike racks in historic downtown Norman’s arts district.

The bike racks should accommodate a minimum of two bicycles, one on each side of the rack — similar to traditional U-shaped racks — but also represent Norman’s unique aesthetic and cultural identity. The project is made possible through support from Fowler Volkswagen of Norman.

A design review board composed of local arts advocates, bicycle advocates and other com-munity stakeholders will work with the Public Arts Board and be responsible for selecting the winning designs.

Artists need no fabrication skills to enter the competition; The Public Arts Board will be

responsible for the fabrication and installation of winning bike rack designs.

The competition is open to all Oklahoma artists.

The submission deadline is Thursday, Decem-ber 20th. Winners will be notified on Monday, January 21st, and the winning proposals will be installed in May 2013.

Applications and the design worksheet is available for download at normanarts.org or for pickup at MAINSITE Contemporary Art, 122 E. Main, Norman.

The Public Arts Board continues to develop new community art projects and strives to expand Norman’s reputation of being an arts supportive community. These projects are sup-ported by donations to the Art in Public Places Fund through utility bills and fund raising efforts by the board.

RACK ‘EMThe Norman Public Arts Board and Fowler Volkswagen plan to dot the city with unique bike racks designed by local artists

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THE UNEXPLORED INTRODUCES NORMAN TO NEW TALENTUNCHARTED TERRITORY

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Fresh faces — all with unique spins on a variety of mediums — will showcase their latest works at The Unexplored: Emerging Artists Show at MAINSITE Contemporary Art, beginning with an opening reception from 6 to 10 p.m. on Friday, December 14 as a part of December’s 2nd Friday Circuit

of Art.

This will be the first look at this collection of local and regional talent descending

upon the gallery for most patrons.

“The Unexplored refers, of course, to the idea that these artists have yet to be fully

recognized for their outstanding work. But the underlying concept of this exhibit is to feature artists, at various stages of their young art careers, who are each approaching their successes via very

divergent paths,” said Erinn Gavaghan, curator of the show and Executive Director of Norman Arts Council. “I hope that other early career artists will come to this show

and use these six as inspiration to find their own, unexplored paths to success.”

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“I hope that other early career artists will come to this show and use these six as inspiration to find their own, unexplored paths to success.”

-ERINN GAVAGHAN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF NORMAN ARTS COUNCIL

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Zach Burns is a photographer and designer based out of Oklahoma City. He’s legally blind in his left eye, and much of his work mimics this condition by pairing blurred and in-focus images side-by-side, giving people a new way of seeing.

Krystle Brewer is an Oklahoma-based artist who graduated from Oklahoma City University and is currently a graduate student at Oklahoma State University. She specializes in figurative sculpture, her current work focuses on hu-man beings separated into boxes because of political, social, biologi-cal and cultural differences.

Christie Owen is a New York native who currently resides in Edmond. Owen works in a variety of mediums, including graphic design, jewelry design, painting and sculpture, centering on the ideas of tranquility while repurpos-ing materials to juxtapose modern living and nature.

Owen and Brewer are also part

of an all female artist collective in Oklahoma City called Fringe.

Amy Coldren is an Oklahoma City-based, mixed media artist who works in collage and illustration. Her latest work is a series of layered, papercut pieces that recall inkblots and all the psychological implications that such creations imply.

Cindy Coleman is graphic designer and illustrator living in Colorado. Coleman, long fascinated by the animal kingdom, works to capture the personality of each species with painting styles that reflect their demeanor, appearance and movement.

Tim Kowalczyk is an Illinois-based sculptor who specializes in ceram-ics. Kowalczyk is enamored with familiar and overlooked items like cardboard, paper and nails that he recreates with innovative ceramic techniques.

“This is a group show that has something for everyone to enjoy,”

Gavaghan said. “These six artists, paired with performance artist Lindsey Allgood of Norman, offer a wide range of mediums and styles yet share the commonalities of emerging into very promising careers.”

The first of six NAC Individual Artist Award winners also will appear at MAINSITE. Performance artist and University of Oklahoma graduate student Lindsey Allgood brings an interactive installation rooted in the ideas of synesthesia that will continuously evolve as visitors put their own touches on the work.

MAINSITE’s Water Closet Gallery will feature the winning photos from the Norman Photo Month Contest held through October, Na-tional Arts & Humanities Month.

The Unexplored: Emerging Artists Show will run from Friday, December 14 through Saturday, January 19 with a closing recep-tion scheduled for Friday, January 11 from 6 to 10 p.m.

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Artists and art lovers, mark your calendars for May 10-11, 2013 for the second annual Norman Open Studios Weekend. Last year saw 21 Norman-area artists open their working spaces to visitors. Visitors were guided through town by a map and examples of artists work displayed at MAINSITE Contemporary Art.

Through Open Studios, visitors are given the opportunity to see where and how Norman art is being made. From garage, to basement, to cot-tage out back, artists will turn any available space into a studio!

Artists – look for the call to participate to come in early January.

NORMAN OPEN STUDIOS RETURNS!

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ONCE AGAIN

March 30, 2013: Mark your calendars and find a costume!!Yes, that is right, we said find a costume. This year the NAC annual fundraiser is getting a little surreal with ONE: A Night of Surrealist Fun! All of your favorite aspects of ONE will be back with some new twists. A surrealist theme and award for the best costume (think Salvador Dalí, Max Ernst, and even Sigmund Freud) will assure there will be plenty of people watching happening.

The now infamous Chair-ity auction will be back along with new art surprises.Artists who wish to participate in either should look for information on submissions shortly. The silent art auction will benefit both the artists and the NAC.

More information to follow, keep an eye on our website: www.normanarts.org.

Thank you to our loyal sponsors for 2013: Republic Bank and Trust, First American Bank, and Republic National Distributing Company. For information about how you can help support ONE: A Night of Surrealist Fun, contact Erinn at 405-360-1162.

“…The absence of any control exercised by reason…” Surrealist Manifest, 1924

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CONGRATS TO NORMAN’S OWN NATHAN BROWN,

APPOINTED POET LAURETTE OF OKLAHOMA!

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The deadline for the Norman Individual Artist Award for High School submissions is approach-ing. Any Norman resident in grades 9-12 may apply. Students do not need to attend a Norman High School, but do need to live in Norman.

We are accepting submissions in crafts, design, media arts, photography, and other visual arts. The selected artist will work with guest curator Amber Sharples to create his or her exhibit for the Library Gallery of MAINSITE Contemporary Art. The exhibit will run from May 10, 2013 through May 18, 2013. Like the other five Indi-vidual Artist Award recipients, the High School

recipient will receive a $600 honorarium.

This year’s five other recipients already an-nounced are Lindsey Allgood (December 14, 2012 – January 19 2013, Craig Swan (February 8, 2013 – March 16, 2013), Michael Joy Wilson (June 14, 2013 – July 13, 2013), Jessi Wilson (Au-gust 9, 2013 – September 14, 2013), and Barbara Ryan (October 11, 2013 – November 9, 2013).

DEADLINE JANUARY 14, 2013Visit: http://www.normanarts.org/programs/individual-artist-award/ for details and to download the Submission form.

HIGH SCHOOL INDIVIDUAL ARTIST SUBMISSIONS DUE IN JANUARY

WORK BY LAST YEAR”S NORMAN ARTS COUNCIL INDIVIDUAL ARTIST AWARD WINNER DAVID WANG

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20CRYSTALIZED BY LAUREN TURNER ROAD TO TRADITION BY CHRIS FLEMING

The University of Oklahoma School of Art & Art History and MAINSITE Contemporary Art: Home of the Norman Arts Council have partnered to help students gain valu-able experience outside of the University and within the Norman arts community. Jonathan W. Hils, Associate Professor of sculpture, ap-proached the Norman Public Art Board about creating a project where his students could make outdoor sculptures to display around the city as a practical experience work-ing with public art projects. The Norman Public Art Board chair, Larry Walker, Executive Director of the Norman Arts Council, Erinn Gavaghann, and Douglas Shaw Elder, the Executive Director of the Firehouse Art Center assisted with logistics and the selection process of the students. “This is a project that took my students through every step of the process for creating public art within a civic context,” said Hils. “The OU sculpture program provided materials and instruction as part of their coursework.”

Hils’ students have been creating steel sculptures for the program since late September. The students generated proposals in a similar fashion to how the NPAB sends out calls to artists. Students made presentations to Hils’ intermediate and advanced sculpture classes with Walker, Gavaghan and Elder present as jurors. The selected sculptures by Robert Ahboah, Chris Fleming, Helen Harris, and Lauren Turner were installed on November 20 at Lions Park next to the Firehouse Art Center on Flood Ave. in Norman. Hils said, “Part of what I wanted to do was to connect my students with an opportunity that would help them feel confident about making public sculpture. In turn, I feel public art serves the community on many levels. It helps generate an aesthetic concern for it’s citizens and add a unique value to the experience of living in a community. My hope is that we will continue this program annually as an educational opportunity and as a service to the Norman community to raise the level of visible creativity here.”

OU AND NAC TEAM UP TO GIVE ASPIRING ARTISTS REAL WORLD EXPERIENCESCULPTING MINDSSCULPTING MINDS

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RES IPSA LOQUITUR BY HELEN HARRIS VORTEX BY ROBERT AHBOAH

Students from Jonathan Hils’ Business of Art course at the School of Art & Art History have also volunteered to help the Norman Arts Council and MAINSITE Con-temporary Art with a variety of events and exhibitions throughout the fall semester. The course is designed to improve students’ vital abilities for securing future exhibition opportunities, managing future artaspirations, and gaining gallery practice as well as employment in an art-related field.

“Students will gain valuable experience within their arts community and a civic arts organization, and they will learn more about the role non-profits play in supporting the arts,” said Hils, “This will foster a broader view of how arts organizations impact students’ lives and will also allow OU to provide support directly to the community and an organization that does so much for our city.” “When the Norman Arts Council moved into MAINSITE Contemporary Art, we instantly had the idea that we

wanted to be able to use the space as an educational lab, collaborating with the OU School of Art & Art History,” said Erinn Gavaghan, NAC Executive Director, “This semester I presented Jonathan Hils’ class with the programs and day-to-day activities of the NAC and our gallery. Then we came up with a schedule that the stu-dents could work with to give them hands-on experience running both an arts organization and a gallery space.” OU students have worked on installation and deinstal-lation of exhibits, served as gallery attendants during receptions, observed NAC board meetings, worked special events, and even shadowed the director for a day. “Anytime we can collaborate with OU students and faculty, I feel like we are enhancing the Norman arts community,” said Gavaghan, “It gives everyone, students and non-students, a better idea of just how great our arts community is, in and out of the university.”

OU AND NAC TEAM UP TO GIVE ASPIRING ARTISTS REAL WORLD EXPERIENCESCULPTING MINDSSCULPTING MINDS

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WHO: ELLIS PAULWHEN: SUNDAY, JANUARY 6

WHERE: PERFORMING ARTS STUDIOHOW MUCH: $20

SOUNDS LIKE: OLD 97’S, MARTIN SEXTON

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WHAT YOU CAN HEAR INNORMAN IN

DECEMBER &JANUARY

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WHO: ASLEEP AT THE WHEELWHEN: FRIDAY, JANUARY 4WHERE: SOONER THEATRE

HOW MUCH: $40-50SOUNDS LIKE: BOB WILLS, ROY ROGERS

WHO: GRETCHEN PETERSWHEN: SUNDAY, JANUARY 27WHERE: PERFORMING ARTS STUDIOHOW MUCH: $20SOUNDS LIKE: K.D. LANG, MARTINA MCBRIDE

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WHO: SAMANTHA CRAIN, BEAU JENNINGS & MOREWHEN: SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15

WHERE: OPOLISHOW MUCH: $8 WITH TOY/$10 WITHOUT

SOUNDS LIKE: BOB DYLAN, WOODY GUTHRIE24

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WHO: ASTRONAUTALIS & BUSDRIVERWHEN: FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2

WHERE: OPOLISHOW MUCH: $12

SOUNDS LIKE: MADVILLAIN, ATMOSPHERE

WHO: LUNA MOTH, YOUNG READERS & MOREWHEN: SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9WHERE: STASHHOW MUCH: $5SOUNDS LIKE: THE DODOS, SHEARWATER 25

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T & ABOUT

A LOOK AT WHAT HAPPENED IN

NORMAN ARTS THIS FALL

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1. CHEESE: A COMEDYWednesday, December 5OU Lab TheatreUniversity of Oklahoma

2. YOUNG CHOREOGRAPHERS’ SHOWCASEThursday, January 24Reynolds Performing Arts Center

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CALENDAR

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3. 99TH ANNUAL STUDENT ART EXHIBITIONJanuary 18Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art

4. SECOND SUNDAY POETRY READING: GODSAVE & McCORMICK2 p.m. Sunday, December 9Performing Arts Studio

5. DREAMER 46: 6TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONOngoingDreamer Concepts

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THANKSFOR

READING!