2nd Friday Norman Art Walk is a free celebration of arts & creativity held monthly starting at 6 p.m. in the Walker Arts District of Downtown Norman.

2nd Friday Norman Art Walk is made possible by the Norman Arts Council and a collection of sponsors, including Fowler Automotive, The City of Norman, Oklahoma Arts Council and National Endowment for the Arts.

 

EVENT LISTING

A wide variety of shops, restaurants, offices, bars, concert venues and more team up to produce dozens of free, fun arts events for the Norman community to enjoy each month and celebrate the creativity within it.

Participate

Are you a business, organization, painter, sculptor, vendor, maker, balloon artist, musician, charity or mad scientist that wants to participate in a 2nd Friday? Here's what you need to know and who to get in contact with. 

LINEUP FOR SEPTEMBER 2ND FRIDAY ART WALK!

6-9 p.m. Friday, SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
The Walker Arts District | Downtown Norman 

UPCOMING DATES:
October 11, November 8, DECEMBER 13

The Depot (200 S. Jones) will be hosting the Opening reception for Ron Tarver: The Long Ride Home. A series of works illustrating the enduring heritage of Black cowboys.

D.M. Wealth Management (309 E. Main) hosts their featured artist of the month: Gay Pasely and their exhibition Black in September. Pasley delves into the intricate relationship between personal identity, artistic expression, and pursuing existential meaning. A potent and introspective body of work that challenges viewers to contemplate how lived experiences influence individual viewpoints and musical Live music by Frank Lawrence.

Downtown Art and Frame (115 S Santa Fe) is hosting local artist Bill Boettcher, featuring several sculptures.

Legally Brewed (123 W. Main) features Travis Humphery in the taproom while hosting live music from Jo James.

MAINSITE Contemporary Art (122 E. Main) celebrates the closing reception for Constructed Emotion, by artist Benjamin Murphy who explores a range of concepts related to current viewpoints in neuroscience, quantum physics, philosophy, and computer science to tell a story about our contemporary experience through the use of color systems as a means to describe the function of neurotransmitters. These color systems are further integrated with images of chemical diagrams and CT scans of the human brain.

MAINSITE also hosts the The Oklahoma Collection, featuring photographs by Karen Paul in the Library Gallery.

Mister Robert Furniture (109 E. Main) will be featuring Coach V's 212 Candles and original art.

Norman Regional Primary Care Clinic (119 E. Main) will host the Faces of Migraine Photography Exhibit during the 2nd Friday Art Walk. Migraines affect the lives of 15% of the population and are the second leading cause of global disability. Every migraine is different, and so is each Oklahoma Headache Center patient. The Faces of Migraine project highlights the significance of migraine headaches and the toll they take on the individual - at work, at home and in their personal lives. By showing real people suffering from migraine, the Norman Regional Foundation aims to advance awareness of this disease, raise funds to enhance the research, and ultimately provide relief to more people.

OSC-Press (315 E Main)  is hosting 10 Cups. A group exhibition in Celebration of Love, Friendship, and Community

Red Dot Studio (406 W. Main) is having an open house from 6 to 8 p.m. Artworks by Richard McKown, Michael Wilson, John Bruce and Nick Lillard will be on display. The open studio includes a sneak peak into Creaturealm Oklahoma’s immersive exhibit and an unveiling of Lillard’s newest creature, Carrie the Carrington Caterpillar. 

Come see Carrie on Main Street before she crawls to her new home at a pollinator garden in Norman! 

Resonator (325 E. Main) present an amazing body of work by artist Lauren Panichelli.

Sandalwood & Sage (322 E Main) hosts musical guests The Unpronounceable Irish Band from 7 to 9 p.m. Come by the store and tap your toes to their Old English, Scottish, Welsh and Irish tunes!  

Sergio’s Italian Bistro (104 E. Gray) will host live music from Jahrubafrom 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

STASH (412 E. Main) is open with featured artist Mary Franz.

Studio JBerg (229 E. Main) will host Amber Barrett as their featured artist through December.

Uncanny Art House (106 E. Main) a new cooperative art hub in downtown Norman, is hosting its grand opening during the 2nd Friday Norman Art Walk on September 13th, from 6:00 to 9:00 PM. The event features a special acoustic performance by local singer-songwriter Samantha Crain at 7:00 PM and three art exhibitions: the UAH Members’ Gallery, showcasing works by six resident artists; new media works by KT Duffy, featuring large-scale sculptures and projection mapping; and an exhibition by emerging artist Saray Suarez, exploring themes of identity and cultural heritage. The expanded space at 106 East Main Street offers a versatile environment for artists to create, connect, and engage with the community. The event is free and open to the public.

The Well (210 James Garner) presents Just 4 Kids, featuring the Young Innovators Market; face painting, baked goods, skin care, pet products and more from young entrepreneurs in the Norman community. Pioneer Library System will also present kids activities, and there’s also book signings with authors Donna M. Gary and Eileen Hobbs.

Yoga on Main (123 E. Main, above Syrup) will be showing our latest video work and the trailer for our upcoming documentary Kings and Yogis.

Uncanny Art House

Saray Suarez at Uncanny Art House

Benjamin Murphy at MAINSITE Contemporary Art

Mary Franz at STASH

Mary Franz at STASH

Legally Brewed

Bill Boettcher at Downtown Art and Frame

KT Duffy at Uncanny Art House

Benjamin Murphy at MAINSITE Contemporary Art

Benjamin Murphy at MAINSITE Contemporary Art

Mary Franz at STASH

Travis Humphrey at Legally Brewed

Get involved with 2nd Friday! We’ve got a couple different ways to participate. Read more below to see where you best fit in!

 

MAIN STREET BRICK & MORTAR
Businesses OR OrganizationS:

We are happy to have any permanent, brick & mortar business or organization within the footprint of 2nd Friday Norman Art Walk participate. It doesn’t cost a penny to have your event listed in our 2nd Friday promo materials. To have your featured artist, concert, performance or other arts event listed in our listing, guide and poster, please email Joshua Boydston at Travis@normanarts.org with all the pertinent information and a high-res image if available.

To request to be added to our monthly 2nd Friday Norman Art Walk Submission Call and Reminder, please email Travis@normanarts.org. Participating in 2nd Friday Norman Art Walks and being listed in any and all marketing materials is totally free and no fees are required. We ask that to be listed, events be free, arts-related and open to the public … and preferably awesome (we’re sure it’s awesome!).

 

ARTIST, MAKER & CULTURAL PARTICIPANTS:
$30 BY 6pm WEDNESDAY, September 11, 2024
($100 for late Application)

Get your work seen by thousands of 2nd Friday patrons! There are two ways of doing this:

1). Coordinate with a local shop/gallery/studio to feature your work on their walls, tables and shelves. Almost all 2nd Friday participating businesses are on the look out for new talent to feature in their location, and we ask that you contact the business that you feel is the best match with your work directly (2nd Friday doesn’t book artists for venues but rather markets the collective efforts from individual businesses as a whole, so you’ll need to reach out directly).

2). You can set up as an outdoor participant with an Artist, Maker or Cultural Participant Permit. Showcase your work and sell your wares to 2nd Friday crowds as they travel between shops, galleries and restaurants. Outdoor participants are permitted to setup on the sidewalks while following these guidelines:

  • A minimum of a 5-foot walkway must always be provided.

  • Setup between the 200 W. Main and 300 E. Main Blocks

  • Please push your display as close to the brick and mortar as possible, even moving chairs to the sides, if necessary, to keep ample walk space available.

  • Participants are not allowed to set up across from bike racks, trees, trashcans, or anything that will impede or limit the walk space.

  • Participants must get permission on their location prior to registering from the business or building owner.

There is a permit fee of $30 due with the submission of the Artist, Maker or Cultural Participant Permit Application, and applications are due 48 hours prior to 2nd Friday, Wednesday at 6 pm. Those who miss the deadline can submit a Late Application for $100.

Each permit is good for one month. Permit windows for the upcoming art walk open up the week following 2nd Friday.

Participants who have failed to register by 2nd Friday may be asked to leave the special event boundaries.

2nd Friday Norman Art Walk is a rain-or-shine event, and the participant fee are only refundable in the event that Art Walk is cancelled by the threat of severe weather.

 

NON-ARTS RELATED OUTDOOR PARTICIPANTS:
$100 BY WEDNESDAY, September 11, 2024
($200 FOR LATE APPLICATION)

Non arts-related businesses, non-profits, or other community organizations (including churches, booster clubs, student/youth organizations), as well as political candidates and non arts-related advocacy groups can also apply for a permit to setup on the sidewalks to interact with 2nd Friday guests, given that they follow these guidelines:

  • A minimum of a 5-foot walkway must always be provided.

  • Setup between the 200 W. Main and 300 E. Main Blocks

  • Please push your display as close to the brick and mortar as possible, even moving chairs to the sides, if necessary, to keep ample walk space available.

  • Participants are not allowed to set up across from bike racks, trees, trashcans, or anything that will impede or limit the walk space.

  • Participants must get permission on their location prior to registering from the business or building owner.

There is a permit fee of $100 due with the submission of the Non Arts-Related Participant Permit Application, and applications are due by Wednesday prior to 2nd Friday Norman Art Walk. Late registration is allowed from the Wednesday deadline through 3 p.m. the day of for $200.

Participants who have failed to register by 2nd Friday may be asked to leave the special event boundaries.

2nd Friday Norman Art Walk is a rain-or-shine event, and the participant fee are only refundable in the event that Art Walk is cancelled by the threat of severe weather.

 

STREET Performers:
FREE BY 6 pM WEDNESDAY, September 11, 2024

Add to the festivities and entertain the art walk crowds! Street performers are permitted to set up on Main Street sidewalks at limited locations with completion of the Street Performer Application. All performers must apply for a permit through NAC, who will assign locations and reserves the right to refuse any application. Location preference may be requested, and brick & mortar businesses may coordinate with NAC to facilitate performances outside their businesses. Applications for a permit — with no fee — are due by 6 p.m. the Wednesday prior to 2nd Friday Norman Art Walk.

 

The Norman Arts Council and the City of Norman reserve the right to deny any participant or performer application that they do not believe fits the purpose of 2nd Friday Norman Art Walk.

 

2nd Friday Norman Art Walk wouldn't be possible without the support of these wonderful business and organizations.