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PrintTYPros annual Next/Now Art Show
Members of Tulsa's Young Professionals showcase their artistic talent at Gilcrease Museum. Plus, other art happenings this month.
Tulsa's Young Professionals (TYPros) and Gilcrease Museum bring us the fourth annual Next/Now Art Show, which will be held at the museum for the first time. This show features artists between the ages of 21 to 40, who are members of TYPros, with works on a variety of themes.
“Brand-spanking new art and sculpture by locals will be on display as well as an engaging performance by a local band,” says Grace Grothaus, local artist and planning committee member.
TYPros devised the event as a way to diversify its membership and showcase young artists’ work.
“The members wanted more diversity,” TYPros Executive Director Chris Oden explains. “This is just one of our efforts to reach out and get other types of personalities and occupations involved with our group. I think that is what makes us exciting — having the diversity of everyone and experiencing the different aspects each person brings to the organization.
“But the show isn’t just about getting more artists involved; it’s also about celebrating young artists and helping to give them the recognition and exposure they might not otherwise get.
“Furthermore, it’s just a great event for all of our members to mingle in an artistic environment and support the work of their fellow young professionals. And the art on show is at a nice price point for our members, giving them the opportunity to start or add to their own art galleries.”
Oden says the event also will add an unexpected element this year, but she holds back on any details.
“You’ll just have to show up to find out,” she says.
Sept. 18-28; special reception, 6-8 p.m., Sept. 22. Gilcrease Museum, 1400 N. Gilcrease Museum Road, 596-2700, www.gilcrease.org.
September Art Events
Smithsonian Magazine’s fifth annual Museum Day 2009 We get free admission courtesy of Smithsonian Magazine at some of our local museums on Sept. 26. Join those around the country in this wonderful opportunity.
Participating Oklahoma museums: Confederate Memorial Museum & Cemetery, Atoka; Gilcrease Museum, Tulsa; Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art, Shawnee; Oklahoma History Center, Oklahoma City; Science Museum Oklahoma, Oklahoma City; Will Rogers Birthplace Ranch, Oologah; Will Rogers Memorial Museum, Claremore. For more information on Museum Day, visit http://www.smithsonian.com/museumday.
“Aggregate: New Works by TAC Members”
Here is an art show where your opinion matters. While jurors will decide the bulk of awards, the “People’s Choice Award” is decided by those attending the opening night reception. So attend, search your heart for which piece deserves your vote and let your voice be heard. Ultimately, art is about how it reaches the viewer.
Sept. 4-26; opening reception, Sept. 4, 6-9 p.m. Tulsa Artists’ Coalition Gallery, 9 E. Brady St., 592-0041, www.tacgallery.org
Price Tower events
Consider a day trip to Price Tower in Bartlesville to enjoy any of the following fun art activities.
Sept. 15 — Tower Tots, “Clay Pinch Pots” Morning story and activity hour for children ages 3 to 6 (with accompanying adult). Registration required. Time: 10-11 a.m. Cost: Free.
Sept. 15 — Price Tower Reading Group “Frank Lloyd Wright, An Autobiography,” a book discussion. Attendees are expected to have completed the selection prior to attending and bring questions. Books available in The Wright Place museum store. To join this group, contact Scott Perkins at (918) 336-4949, ext. 112. Time: 6:30 p.m. Location: Copper Bar. Cost: Free.
Sept. 20 — Family Free Sunday, “Paper Pop Up” Kid-friendly activities and hands-on crafts. Time: Noon-5 p.m. Cost: Free.
Sept. 22 — Knitting and crocheting class Come learn knitting basics while sitting in the Price Tower Arts Center rocking chairs in the museum gallery. The knitting class will be taught by Tulsa’s Loops, a Yarn Store. Time: 5:30-7 p.m. Cost: $20, general public; $15, PTAC members. Reservations required. Payment due at time of reservation. Group limited to 20 people.
Sept. 29 — Tower Tots, “Woven Paper Lanterns” Morning story and activity hour for children ages 3 to 6 (with accompanying adult). Registration required. Time: 10-11 a.m. Cost: Free.
Price Tower Arts Center, 510 S. Dewey Ave., Bartlesville, (918) 336-4949, www.pricetower.org
