Art Moves
Art Moves is an Arts Council OKC initiative that provides free arts events in various Oklahoma City locations. The line-up features a wide range of artistic mediums, including musical and theater performances, live art demonstrations, short film selections, and more.
Art Moves artists perform and demonstrate their artistry from popular locations across OKC or live streaming from their studio or homes! Check out the lineup below and help us support our local artists by joining us for a great show!
Art Moves Lineup
Art Moves at OKC Museum of Art: Oklahannah
Art Moves at The Lakes: Peter Markes
Art Moves at BOK Plaza: Michael Kleid
Art Moves at DOKC Lights on Broadway: Balloon Art, Face Paint, and The Mistletones
Join Art Moves at @okcmoa for a beautiful harp performance from @oklahannah! We never need an excuse to check out the museum`s incredible exhibitions, but tomorrow is the perfect chance to catch a show before you explore! The music starts at noon, leaving you plenty of time to take in everything the museum has to offer. We’ll see you there!
Applications are open for Creators Collective, a brand-new attraction coming to the 2025 Festival of the Arts!
This vibrant, curated marketplace offers a space for skilled makers and innovative creators to showcase and sell their handmade goods and locally produced foods.
Applications are open now and we’re looking for local artisans who specialize in making things like honey, jam, body and skin care products, candles, home goods, pet products, flowers, plants, and more!
Creators Collective embodies the spirit of collaboration, community, and creativity, offering festivalgoers a unique experience to explore one-of-a-kind pieces and meet the talented individuals behind the craft. It’s a space where tradition meets innovation, highlighting craftsmanship and artistic expression in an engaging and lively environment.
Click the link in our bio to learn more and submit your application today for this exciting new area at the 2025 Festival of the Arts!
Thank you to @okcontemporary for hosting our Teen Arts Council for a night of creative fun!
Students started the night with a guided tour of the Outré West exhibition, which explores the work of a group of students at the American School of Architecture and is free and open to the public. The TAC followed that up with a hands-on art class focused on outré weaving, allowing them to showcase their creativity while they learned a new skill and created a masterpiece.
Next up for the TAC – an artist workshop led by @tookahsapper!
Art Moves is heading to @devonenergy! Make sure your Tuesday lunch plans involve enjoying jazz and R&B from the incredibly talented Maurice Johnson. The show starts at noon and is certain to keep you entertained and ready to tackle the rest of your day. We’ll see you tomorrow!
Looking to take your dance skills to the next level? Check out the latest Art Moves: Spotlight Series featuring Alfonso Finest Pulé of @thegroovemeantcommunity.
Alfonso is a staple of our Art Moves program, constantly spreading joy through dance all across OKC. Now, you can kick back, relax, check out some of Alfonso’s moves, and hear his story from the comfort of your own home! Click the link in our bio to learn more about Alfonso, why he dances, and the benefits dancing could have on your life.
In a beautiful coming together of past, present, and PINK … we are excited to partner in the return of the beloved Girlie Show for 2025! If you were a part of it back then, you know. If you’ve never been, buckle up. This is one fierce, fabulous, female-made show, and we are tickled – ahem – pink to join the original girlies for a two-day revival in exactly 365 days. Mark those calendars and stay tuned!
Photo credit (left to right) – Corrie Moore, Justin Morris, Erin Merryweather
The votes are in!
The food jury is complete and it’s almost time to announce the 2025 Festival of the Arts food vendors! More than 40 vendors cooked up over 100 items that they hoped would earn them a coveted spot on International Food Row. From savory meals to sweet treats, our Food Committee sampled EVERYTHING over the course of two days, scoring every item on factors like taste and affordability.
Thanks to all of the food vendors, who absolutely brought the flavors and gave our jurors some very tough decisions to make!
The 2025 Festival is shaping up to have an incredibly diverse selection of culinary creations. We can’t wait for you to try everything April 24 - 27, 2025!
NOW HIRING –
We’re looking for a driven, hard-working candidate to join our team as the Executive Coordinator.
The Executive Coordinator works closely with directors to ensure Arts Council OKC events are effectively handled with professionalism and in a timely manner. They will perform general administrative functions throughout the office and serve as an assistant to the leadership team.
Please email a resume and cover letter to info@artscouncilokc.com. Click the link in our bio for the full job description!
Looking for Wednesday lunch plans? Join Art Moves at Leadership Square! Enjoy a show with your lunch as violinist @lauranaturally dives into her diverse repertoire of jazz, top 40 pop, bluegrass, and more. The show starts at noon, we’ll see you there!
It`s almost time for our next Artisans Happy Hour!
Join The Artisans, our group for young professionals at @radbarokc for an awesome happy hour featuring live music from @cryhardtypebeat. This OKC indie/alternative band has been crafting their unique sound since 2018 and will be the perfect backdrop for a night of networking. Come grab a drink, enjoy the vibes, and make some new friends!
The event is next Tuesday, November 19 from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Drinks are the responsibility of the individual. Click the link in our bio to RSVP!
Get in the holiday spirit with Art Moves at the @downtownokc Tree Lighting Festival! Join us tomorrow night for a holly jolly good time, featuring balloon art, face painting, an aerialist, and plenty of live music! Rumor has it that Santa Claus might even be making a trip from the North Pole for the tree lighting. The fun starts at 5:30 p.m., and the tree will be lit at 6 p.m. We’ll see you there!
LAST CALL FOR MURAL PROJECT
You have just one more week to submit your application for the Fresh Paint Mural Project! Through this partnership with @okcthunder, artists ages 18 – 25 from the BIPOC Community (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) will create an 8’ x 8’ mural that will be displayed at the 2025 Festival of the Arts. Those selected will be mentored by OKC artists Jasmine Jones and Leondre Lattimore as they bring their unique perspectives to life.
It`s free to apply, click the link in our bio to learn more and submit your application today!
LAST CALL FOR YOUTH ART SALE -
Artists ages 8 - 18 are almost out of time to apply for the Youth Art Sale presented by Spencer Fane! This one-day sale on the Saturday of Festival of the Arts takes place on April 26, 2025. This is a great opportunity for Oklahoma’s next generation of artists to take their talents to the next level while showcasing their art to the community and making money. All art displayed must be an original design and creation of the young artist, who can keep 100% of the proceeds from their sales.
Applications are closing soon! Click the link in our bio to submit yours today.
Another Teen Arts Council meeting is in the books!
This year’s TAC features students from OKC, Edmond, Norman, Tuttle, Harrah, and Jones, so these early meetings are important for council members to get to know each other. We started this meeting with an artistic icebreaker where the students had 10 minutes to paint a portrait of the person sitting across from them. Next up on the agenda for the TAC is a guided tour and art workshop at @okcontemporary!
We’re thrilled to kick off a brand-new dance class through our Arts in Schools initiative!
These weekly dance classes at Wilson Elementary School will help students in kindergarten – 2nd grade improve their balance, creativity, and confidence as they let out their energy with Teaching Artist Alfonso Finest Pulé of @thegroovemeantcommunity. We’re excited to see the new moves these kids learn in the coming months!
We’re thrilled to announce a brand-new attraction coming to the 2025 Festival of the Arts: Creators Collective!
This vibrant, curated marketplace offers a space for skilled makers and innovative creators to showcase and sell their handmade goods and locally produced foods.
Applications are open now and we’re looking for local artisans who specialize in making things like honey, jam, body and skin care products, candles, home goods, pet products, flowers, plants, and more!
Creators Collective embodies the spirit of collaboration, community, and creativity, offering festivalgoers a unique experience to explore one-of-a-kind pieces and meet the talented individuals behind the craft. It’s a space where tradition meets innovation, highlighting craftsmanship and artistic expression in an engaging and lively environment.
Click the link in our bio to learn more and submit your application today for this exciting new area at the 2025 Festival of the Arts!
Thanks to everyone who joined us for the inaugural Older Adults Arts Festival! This partnership with @communityhealthok and @communityhealthwellnesscenter was a massive success that showcased the work of some of OKC’s top older artists to a crowd of more than 750 people. Thanks to the artists, performers, and everyone who joined us for this fun-filled event. We can’t wait to do it again!
The artists for the 2025 Festival of the Arts have been selected! Three jurors spent hours reviewing every application that was submitted. We use several large projectors to ensure the jurors can see every little detail incorporated into the art before they score each application. Through our blind jury process, the jurors never receive any names or personal information about artists, allowing them to judge only the art itself and ensure the absolute best artwork is on display for the OKC community. We can’t wait to show you the incredible talent that will be featured next spring!
Have you submitted your application for the Fresh Paint Mural Project?
We’re looking for artists ages 18 – 25 from the BIPOC community (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) interested in taking their art careers to the next level through this partnership with the @okcthunder. Selected artists will be mentored by two local artists as they bring their creative ideas to life on an 8’ x 8’ mural, which will be displayed at the 2025 Festival of the Arts.
Click the link in our bio to learn more and apply today!
The 2024/25 Teen Arts Council has been selected and started its year of fun activities at @okcmoa
The TAC kicked off the year with a guided tour of the museum’s current exhibitions followed by a hands-on printmaking workshop. The museum’s education team provided behind-the-scenes context for working in the arts while engaging council members in discussions over inspiration, critique, and expression. Over the next several months, students will continue to meet for art demonstrations, gallery tours, and more!
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Art Moves News
Art Moves to expand beyond daily lunchtime performances
Arts Council Oklahoma City is thrilled to announce the expansion of Art Moves, which currently brings daily art performances to popular lunchtime destinations across Oklahoma
Art Moves March Performance Lineup
March will be a month to remember for Art Moves with a wide variety of live-streamed and in-person performances. Check out the full lineup below
Art Moves Celebrates Black History Month
Art Moves is celebrating Black History Month by showcasing some of the amazing talents in the metro’s African American community. With artists of all backgrounds
