JUNE LINEUP
Bison Witches Bar & Deli (211 E Main) hosts their monthly Karaoke night starting at 8 pm!
The Depot (200 S Jones) hosting the closing reception of Common Connection - a traveling group photography show featuring 5 photographers from Tulsa: Alexxus Browning, Nicole Donis, Jayro Esparza, Gary Mason, and Rachel Rector.
Green Feather Books (300 W Grey) Is hosting Open Mic Poetry Reading, featuring resident poet and artist, Spontaneous Bob. Sign up is at 7 PM with the Mic opening at 7:30!
Legally Brewed (123 W Main) has live music from Madi Bates from 8:30-9:30pm.
MAINSITE Contemporary Art (122 E Main) is celebrating the opening of dual exhibitions Spiritual But Not Religious from artist Curtis Jones and Draw Near by artist Rachel Beer.
Curtis Jones is an artist and educator working in Norman, OK where he teaches Printmaking at the University of Oklahoma. “I base my practice around repetition and try to exploit its overlapping relationships with ritual, meditation, obsession, psychosis, and modernity.” Spiritual But Not Religious reflects Jones’ interests in psychedelia, punk rock, surrealism, and outsider art.
Rachel Beer is a visual artist and educator from Central Oklahoma who is currently based in Lawrence, Kansas. Her practice utilizes the language of observational drawing to cultivate devoted attention towards the lowly, the weedy, and the overlooked. "Draw Near acts as an invitation to pause, contemplate, and question the stories we believe about ourselves, each other, and this planet we call home."
Set up in the Library Gallery is ThruMyEyez's exhibition Emotions in Motion. In his signature style, ThruMyEyez uses bright colors, characters, and storytelling to communicate and bring emotions to life.
Main Street Photo-Video (131 N Porter) is partnering with 405 Brewing in their exhibition, Liquid Art - Photography By William Wymore & Annie Wymore. Craft beer meets camera in this new photography exhibition. A visual journey celebrating the artistry of beer - LIQUID ART will be on display inside Main Street Photo-Video. Whether you're a craft beer enthusiast or a photography lover, immerse yourself in the beauty of LIQUID ART by William and Annie Wymore
Mister Robert Furniture (109 E Main) will be featuring Coach V's 212 Candles and original art.
Norman School of Ballet (223 E Main St) Is offering free 10 minute ballet classes for ages 3-10 throughout the night. Classes start at 6pm, 6:30 pm, 7:00pm
Oil & Clay Studio (315 E. Gray Street) will be set up outside The Standard (315 E. Gray Street) with prints, pottery, and more!
OSC Press (315 E Main) is hosting Intrigues, a group exhibition of works by Art Grp & Friends, a collective of artists based in and near OKC. The show is curated by Art Grps new Creative Director, Jared Power. A note from the curator: "I wanted to show off my friends current interests, and give an opportunity for Art Grp members to dig into what is currently exciting them. Here you will see the current intrigues of 22 artists, presented in a way that invites you to absorb them as a collection, and slowly narrow in on what singularly draws you in,what intrigues do you share?"
Exhibiting Artists: Austin Artus, Sarah Atlee, Alexandra Brodt, Karis Chambers, Rachele Cromer, Alyssa Howery, Theresa Hultberg, Roxie Jean, Lauren Kelly , Jess Longley, Tara Mclean, Susan, Metcalf, Marinasol, Roxxann Murphy, Ryan Pack, Jared Power, Skelly Queen, Alanna Riederer, Bianca Roland, Virginia Sitze, Clara Starkwell, Malcolm Zachariah
Resonator (325 E Main) features Wall Scabs by local artist Gavin Taylor (The Muffled Siren).
Sandalwood & Sage (322 E Main) will host Oklahoma acrylic & printmaking artist Asha Chidambaram will be showing her art. Asha says she "particularly likes drawing dragons". Her art featured this month includes what Asha refers to as "surreal and fantastical scenes".
Sergio’s Italian Bistro (104 E Gray) will have live music from Gary Dowell Duo from 6:30 to 8:30.
STASH (412 E Main) Will feature artist Natalie Sklaney and is hosting their last Makers Market until September!
Uncanny Art House (106 E Main) Presents The Lost Artwork of Ty Johnson, a riveting exhibition unveiling the never-before-seen artwork of late artist Ty Johnson. Curated in collaboration with Ty's nephew, artist Dylan Johnson, the exhibition honors a mysterious, deeply personal legacy of an artist who disappeared for a decade following two tours in Vietnam, only to resurface briefly before his death. This will be the first time his art has been seen possibly since his tour as a street artist throughout New Mexico, Arizona, and Seattle.
Up Together (428 E Main) presents Aquariums For Folks Who Can’t Have Aquariums by artist BK (also known as BeeKay).
The Well (210 James Garner Ave) returns with Just for Kids Le Tour Du Monde! Join them Friday, June 13th from 6-8pm at The Well in partnership with Le Monde International School and 2nd Friday Norman Art Walk! Join in the bug and fairy fun in this months book theme “Thumbelina”.
May 2025 LINEUP
Aki Kin (120 E. Tonahawa) Join local artist Lauren Kelly for a Book Release Party! In From Canvas to Career, Kelly shares the ups and downs of professional artist life with keen insights for those looking to develop a creative passion into something sustainable. Equal parts technical and anecdotal, Kelly’s work is for any artist— whether you went to art school and never learned how to sell or strategize or never had a shot at art school but want to give it a real go as an artist now. Slide in, enjoy refreshments and art, and catch a live reading and signing. This event is generously hosted by Aki Kin, a Citizen Potawatomi woman-owned business in Norman
The Depot (200 S Jones) hosting the opening of Common Connection - a travelling group photography show featuring 5 photographers from Tulsa: Alexxus Browning, Nicole Donis, Jayro Esparza, Gary Mason, and Rachel Rector.
Firehouse Arts Center (444 S Flood Ave) Join us in celebrating the amazing talents of BFA students in the School of Visual Arts as their sculptures take over Lions Park! Catering and refreshments will be provided by Kam's Kookery on Friday, May 2nd, from 5:30 to 8:30 PM at the Firehouse Art Center
Gallery 1-2-3 (123 E Main) Gallery 123 will be open for May 2nd Friday art walk and have many object d' art suitable for Mother's Day gifts! Come on upstairs (123 Main St - north side of the street across from Main Site) and take a long stroll through the wide variety of excellent artworks including sculpture, paintings, photography, assemblage, glass, and jewelry. This month we would like to highlight a new work by artist Debra Van Swearingen - This is a continuation of her series “Threads of Grace” of which she is working toward turning into a book soon.
Green Feather Books (300 W Grey) Is hosting Open Mic Poetry Reading, featuring resident poet and artist, Spontaneous Bob. Sign up is at 7 PM with the Mic opening at 7:30!
MAINSITE Contemporary Art (122 E Main) is celebrating the opening of Seika, Japan: The 20th Anniversary of Our Sister City in partnership with the Japan Outreach Initiative Program and Norman Cultural Connection. Join us for the opening reception from 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday, May 9th. The show features the history of the sister city relationship, traditional textiles from Seika town, and traditional craft from Kyoto. On Saturday, May 10th at 1:00 pm at MAINSITE, Stone Carver Takaaki Saida and Textile Artist Miho Harada will host an Artist Talk & Demonstration. Visitors will learn more about the traditional crafts, see them in action, and try the techniques themselves.
Still up in the Library Gallery is Talia Nat's exhibition belonging beyond borders. Talia says,
"I’m so excited to share this project with the Norman Community. A very meaningful project made possible with the Norman Arts Council’s artist grants, and friends willing to explore their cultural identity through art. For all my fellow “Third Culture Kids” or transcultural youth —those who grew up between cultural worlds, never fully belonging—please come out! Let’s connect"
Mister Robert Furniture (109 E Main) will be featuring Coach V's 212 Candles and original art.
Oil & Clay Studio (315 E. Gray Street) will be set up outside The Standard (315 E. Gray Street) with prints, pottery, and more!
OSC Press (315 E Main) This Friday for May Artwalk, we are celebrating 4 years since we opened our shop in Downtown Norman!
Come check out the opening of our 4th Orbit Group Exhibition on May 9th from 6-9pm. We will have live printing, cake and snacks by Corbin Taggart, Parker Manek, and Laine Bergeron will do a sound performance at 8pm!
Resonator (325 E Main) features Olfactory Mammalia, a scent-based exhibition that invites you to step into the sensory world of non-human mammals.. Through carefully curated aromas, visitors will experience a series of evocative stories, revealing how different mammals perceive and interact with their environment through smell.
Sandalwood & Sage (322 E Main) will host our annual "Treasures of Nepal Trunk Show" during the Art Walk and including Saturday, May 9th 11-6. Our long time friends Ashok and Ermila will bring a van full of amazing statuary, singing bowls, jewelry, clothing, and so much more direct to you from Nepal & India.
Sergio’s Italian Bistro (104 E Gray) Susan Herndon will be at Sergio’s from 6:30 to 8:30.
STASH (412 E Main) Will feature artist Gayla Goodell and is hosting a Makers Market!
Uncanny Art House (106 E Main) is proud to present Queer Joy, a dynamic month-long celebration honoring LGBTQIA+ creativity, expression, and resilience through art, performance, music, and community. Curated by the Unicorn Workers United (uWu), Queer Joy will kick off during Norman's 2nd Friday Art Walk on May 9th from 6PM-9PM and will include weekly events every Saturday in May, concluding with a community art night on May 31st.
The exhibition features original visual works submitted by queer and allied artists across Oklahoma and beyond. It will debut a traveling library that will continue to showcase queer literature in different locations around the metro and much more. Centering themes of self-expression, empowerment, and joy, the show invites audiences to celebrate the beauty and strength of queer identity in all its forms. Participating artists can be found at our website and below is an overview of the events planned for the month of May.
Up Together (428 E Main) presents Layers of Us, featuring the art work of Allison, Trinity, & Kileigh.
The Well (210 James Garner Ave) returns with Just for Kids Le Tour Du Monde! Join us Friday, May 9th from 6-8pm at The Well in partnership with Le Monde International School and 2nd Friday Norman Art Walk! Local food trucks will include: Scoops Ice Cream Truck, Yum Yum Bites, and Soul City Tacos. 🧳 Pack your (imaginary) bags and get ready to travel the globe with this month's book theme - "Around the World in 80 Days"💫 🎨 Face painting, baked goods, skin care, pet products and much more available from young entrepreneurs in our Norman community at the Young Innovators Market 👩🏽🎨 As well as a Le Monde school showcase featuring student-led projects!
APRIL 2025 LINEUP
The Depot (200 S Jones) Drawing the Line features the art of Don Schooler, Galadriel Alethea Lynn, and Nathan Price. These three experienced, talented artists, friends and longtime admirers of each other’s work, each have a unique style but an enthusiasm for the drawn line. With no other restriction than to embrace a strong line, Don, Galadriel, and Nathan invite you to share a love of the line, recognizing that graphic arts are fine art.
Gallery 1-2-3 (123 E Main) will be open for April's 2nd Friday art walk and we are thrilled that the weather will be cooperative this month! Thanks to all that braved the weather in March - you are the best! Come on upstairs (123 Main St - north side of the street across from Main Site) and take a long stroll through the wide variety of excellent artworks including sculpture, paintings, photography, assemblage, glass, and jewelry. This month we would like to highlight a new work by artist Debra Van Swearingen - This is a continuation of her series “Threads of Grace” of which she is working toward turning into a book soon.
Legally Brewed (123 W Main) will have art from Billy Hensley.
Main St. Photo-Video (131 N Porter) Sights of Sounds Photography from NMF by John Thomas. John has been attending the Norman Music Festival since its first year in 2008 and always with his camera by his side. Over the years he has taken thousands of images and will have many of them on display
MAINSITE Contemporary Art (122 E Main) will host the the opening of the OU MFA Thesis Exhibition featuring artwork from the graduate school work of MFA candidates CJ Carter, Sara Mohajer, and Jenn Peek.
We will also be hosting the opening of Talia Nat's exhibition belonging beyond borders. Talia says,
"I’m so excited to share this project with the Norman Community. A very meaningful project made possible with the Norman Arts Council’s artist grants, and friends willing to explore their cultural identity through art. For all my fellow “Third Culture Kids” or transcultural youth —those who grew up between cultural worlds, never fully belonging—please come out! Let’s connect"
Mister Robert Furniture (109 E Main) will be featuring Coach V's 212 Candles and original art.
Oil & Clay Studio (315 E. Gray Street) is clearing some shelf space to make room for new work. Stop by The Standard to shop new wares, prints, and super discounted items at their Spring Cleaning Sale!
OSC Press (315 E Main) is hosting Oklahoma-based designer, illustrator and photographer (and former Norman Arts Council Assitant Director!) Joshua Boydston in his exhibition, Switch Up. The exhibition ranges in styles but generally speaks to Boydston’s bold, graphic eye when it comes to his art and that which he makes for others. With slices of life and reflections on and of popular media, he hopes his work reminds viewers that art — both the creation and support of — are as fundamental to our daily life and enjoyment thereof as anything else the world has to offer or demand.
Resonator (325 E Main) will be featuring local artist, Nick Lillard in his exhibition, The Wizard’s Rabble
Sergio’s Italian Bistro (104 E Gray) Desiree ABBA from 6:30 to 8:30
Uncanny Art House (106 E Main) is proud to host the University of Oklahoma's School of Visual Arts BFA Showcase. This exciting exhibtition highlights the exceptional talen of OU's Bachelor of Fine Arts students, with a diverse range of mediums, styles, and creative visions.
Up Together (428 E Main) presents Layers of Us, featuring the art work of Allison, Trinity, & Kileigh.
The Well (210 James Garner Ave) returns with Just for Kids Forensic Farm!