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March Madness isn’t reserved for college basketball. It’s also a crazy time in the Oklahoma arts world, with a litany of arts events, parties, concerts, festivals, readings, exhibitions and more popping up every day and night! So while we at Norman Arts Council get ready for our big, awesome, happening fundraiser (ONE: Noche Cubana on Saturday, April 2), there’s also The Writing Workshop, OU MFA Exhibition, Norman Music Festival, the O. Gail Poole Memorial Travel Award, The Mosaic Project, Open Studios, 2nd Friday Norman Art Walks and more coming just around the corner!

So get prepared for a whole lot of arts fun in the coming weeks and months ahead, but here’s what’s happening in the next few weeks.

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Havana Night

ART PARTY TO SUPPORT NORMAN ARTS COUNCIL on APRIL 2

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ONE is Norman’s most looked forward to annual art party, and this year, the party is getting even bigger.

With ONE: Noche Cubana, Norman Arts Council is partying Havana-style, celebrating the culture of Cuba through music, dance, art, food, drink and other surprises from 7 to 11 p.m. Saturday, April 2, 2016 at MAINSITE Contemporary Art, 122 E. Main, Norman. As always, ONE raises money to support the operations and programs of the Norman Arts Council.

The evening will roll along with a blind art auction featuring works by some of Oklahoma’s most respected visual artists, a silent auction of exciting experiences (like Moveable Feast: A Private Evening of Art & Food), rumba and other dance lessons, costumes, food and drink inspired by the flavors of Cuba and the sounds of Orquesta De Calle from 9 to 11 p.m. with more fun and surprises in store.

“The past year, the NAC has made strong efforts to increase diversity and cultural awareness through the arts,” said Erinn Gavaghan, Executive Director of Norman Arts Council. “What better way to continue these efforts than use the popularity of the ONE event to celebrate the rich and unique culture of Cuba? The arts can serve as a bridge to inclusivity, and the NAC whole-heartedly embraces this.”

VIP TICKET ($97) INCLUDES:

• Access to ONE: Noche Cubana from 7 to 11 p.m.• Signature cocktails & premium bar• Cuban-inspired appetizers from Puebla Tacos y Tequileria• Ticket to food truck• Live music, dancing & more!

GENERAL ADMISSION ($53) INCLUDES:

• Access to ONE: Noche Cubana from 9 to 11 p.m.• Open bar• Ticket to food truck• Live music, dancing & more!

BUY TICKETS AT NORMANARTS.ORG

WANDERLUSTTHE O. GAIL POOLE MEMORIAL TRAVEL FUND ALLOWS ARTISTS TO TRAVEL NEAR OR

FAR. APPLICATIONS ARE BEING ACCEPTED NOW.

The O. Gail Poole Memorial Travel Fund is now accepting applications for its third round of travel awards, this time expanding the qualifications to allow a wider array of Oklahoma artists to apply.

Administered and funded by Norman Arts Council, the fund was designed to benefit artists of demonstrated merit and ability, allowing them freedom and opportunity to travel outside of Norman. Funds can be used for travel for a specific project, fee for attending a professional workshop or other travel needs. Each award is $1,500. Applications are available at NormanArts.org and will be accepted through Friday, April 15.

One award will be specifically granted to an artist living or practicing in Norman, OK, while the other is eligible for any Oklahoma artist identifying with ethnic, cultural, gender, economic or ability minority.

“I am passionate about supporting artists, and through the Poole Travel Fund, we can expand our reach to include artists whose voices may not be widely represented,” said Nicole Poole, who established the program in remembrance of her father and his love of travel to further artist practices. “Artists in the margins of the majority culture bring fresh narratives and perspectives; we have an opportunity to add a terrifically rich dimensionality to our definition of ‘Oklahoman’ by finding and supporting these voices.”

Last year, Skip Hill and Douglas Shaw Elder were selected from a competitive group of applicants vying for the O. Gail Poole Memorial Travel Fund.

Hill used the award to help fund a trip to Brazil, traveling not only for continued inspiration but also to conduct workshops at and bring art supplies to Rocinha Mundo da Arte, a community-based non-profit art school located in one of the largest slums of Rio de Janeiro, who use the school as a refuge from poverty and drug-fueled violence.

Artists in the margins of the majority culture bring fresh narratives and perspectives; we have an opportunity to add a terrifically rich dimensionality to our definition of ‘Oklahoman’ by finding and supporting these voices.” - Nicole Poole

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Elder used his funds to grow more acquainted with Oklahoma outside of Norman and greater Oklahoma City metro area. The Boston native journeyed across Oklahoma’s vast and unique eco regions to inform a body of work entitled Oklahoma ECO-SCAPES, spending two days in each of Oklahoma’s 10 eco-regions to create a series of sketches, drawings and clay reliefs on site.

Submissions will be reviewed by an independent selection panel as defined by NAC policies. Selected artists will be notified by April 30, 2016.

This round’s selected artists will be asked to make a presentation concerning their travels and what they took away from the experience in a year’s time, as Hill and Elder did this spring.

More information (including a Spanish-language version of the application) can be found at NormanArts.org.

ARTIST LAURA ROBBINS IN HER STUDIO

The Norman Public Arts Board (PAB) is inviting the community to participate in the completion of a permanent, public mosaic art installation set to be placed at the Norman Lions Park Pavilion, set to be finished and unveiled by June 30, 2016 in coordination with a Summer Breeze concert.

PAB, on behalf of the City of Norman and Norman Arts Council, undertook The Mosaic Project as a unique, participatory endeavor to foster community engagement in the creation of the mosaic, inclusive to all that wish to participate. The mosaic is looked to be a bridge to connect the city, the community working together — side-by-side — for the beautification of the city. The project will reach a diverse, multigenerational audience by offering opportunities within the school system, local senior groups and 2nd Friday Norman Art Walks.

“The Mosaic Project was conceived as a community-based art project, all of us working together to create a unique piece of public art,” said Cheryl Lockstone of the PAB and project manager of The Mosaic Project. “We invited everyone in the Norman community to join us.”

An open call was offered in the fall to selected professional artists with preference given to an artist residing in Oklahoma or any of the contiguous states. Laura Robbins of Placitas, N.M. was chosen to helm the project.

The public’s first opportunity to meet and greet Robbins, as well as view the sketch of the mosaic, create a small section of the artwork in the PAB’s open studio and learn more about how to support the project will come Thursday, March 10 through Saturday, March 12 at the Scratch Annex, 428 E. Main, Norman.

Intimate workshops will take place from 1 to 5 p.m. Thursday, March 10 and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, March 11 and Saturday, March 12. There will also be a special reception from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, March 10 at the Scratch Annex as a part of the 2nd Friday Norman Art Walk.

HANDS ONYOU CAN PLAY A PART IN THE LATEST NORMAN PUBLIC ARTS PROJECT

No experience is necessary, and all-ages are welcome. Advanced sign-up is encouraged by visiting normanarts.ivolunteer.com, but drop-ins are welcome. For more information, contact Lockstone at cdl@blwarchitects.com.

Robbins will work with different groups in clay and small sections of mosaic tile throughout the weekend, then transporting the works back to her studio to fire, returning with the pieces on her second visit between Thursday, April 28 and Saturday, April 30. She will incorporate the community-created pieces into the finished mosaic.

Robbins creates non-traditional mosaics that primarily incorporate cut and fused glass with hand-formed ceramics. She also utilizes natural and man-made objects. Her imagery explores spontaneous design, iconic, natural and environmental concepts. Robbin’s work can be seen at the new Bio Park Dragonfly Sanctuary/Insectarium and as the 2011 Globalquerque Music Festival poster art. She co-spearheaded the multipanel, seventy-foot-long Placitas Community Mosaic Mural, Protect Our Wildlife Corridors.

She has completed commissions for residencies, businesses and schools throughout New Mexico and elsewhere, including the Range Cafes, Amy Biehl High School and Accion New Mexico. She earned her BFA from Carnegie-Mellon University with an award in Printmaking. She taught in public and private schools from 1984 to 2003.

The artist was selected based on the materials submitted and selection was made from a field of six applicants from four states by a panel of representatives of the Public Art Board, members of the arts community and the community at-large. The panel selected based on the merit of the artist’s work, past experience of completing projects of this scope on time and within budget, and appropriateness and maintenance requirements, other considerations included; sensitivity to the site and surroundings and most importantly an artist that would commit to and effectively work and collaborate with the Public Art Board, and the community as a whole.

The final mosaic will be approximately 6’ x 12’ with an additional fundraising panel of 6’ x 2’ and will be installed on a backer board to be attached to the east wall of the Lions Park Pavilion building surface.

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KATHRYN WAKEFIELD // 4TH BIRTHDAY PARTY AT THE SOCIAL CLUB

The Social Club (209 E. Main) will be celebrate their fourth birthday with art from Kathryn Wakefield, a textile artist and founder of Confetti Riot. She creates handmade home goods from textiles she designs and prints herself. This installation is an exploration in monotype printmaking. Drinks will be provided from 405 Brewing Co., Mariposa Coffee, and Cellar Wine & Spirits; treats from Crimson & Whipped Cream; a photo booth; music; and 4 amazing giveaways to celebrate each year!

DAVID HARRIS & DAN MARTIN BAND AT RED BRICK BARRed Brick Bar (311 E. Main) has musical guest Freddy & Francine, an Americana/Soul duo featuring singer songwriters Lee Ferris and Bianca Caruso. Freddy & Francine has be described as “Americana Soul, complete with tight two-part harmonies, engaging songs that will shoot deep into your heart, and a musical chemistry that is second-to-none in the L.A. Americana scene.” Karaoke will follow at 10 p.m.

SKIP HILL AT FIREHOUSE ART CENTERThe Firehouse Art Center (444 S. Flood) has been transformed into a dual-purpose working studio space and evolving gallery exhibition featuring the

work of internationally exhibited artist Skip Hill. Skip Hill: Works on Paper demonstrates Hill’s contemporary drawing and mixed media practices, and will

feature new drawings for a reception during the 2nd Friday Art Walk, along with a silent auction. Hill has been creating new artwork in the gallery space

throughout the exhibition’s duration while interacting and engaging with visitors to the gallery.

MARIO E. WINSTON AT STUDIO INKStudio Ink (220 E. Main) will showcase the works of Mario E. Winston, an artist

and photographer from Oklahoma City. Rachel Brown will be continuing a live drawing in the front of the store, and Studio Ink will be teaming up with a

surprise local restaurant for refreshments!

PUBLIC NARRATIVE AT MAINSITE CONTEMPORARY ARTMAINSITE Contemporary Art: Home of the Norman Arts Council (122 E. Main) hosts Public Narrative: Story of Self, Us & Now, as presented by The Oklahoma Art Writing and Curatorial Fellowship put on by Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition. It’s a three-part exhibit that focuses on the idea of public narrative and its movement from our internal psyche, to the collective group, to the present and future of our communities. Kara Hearn, Hope Esser and Creighton Baxter will all perform as a part of the exhibition’s closing reception.

STACEY DIANNE MILLER AT THE DEPOTThe Depot Gallery (200 S. Jones) will feature the work of Oklahoma City artist Stacey Dianne Miller with an opening reception for her exhibit Natural Impressions – Evolved. The works are impressions of her youth, using natural plant materials and a printmaking embossment technique similar to calligraphy, adding layers of color and collage to close each composition.

CHRIS THOMAS AT ARTIFACTORYArtifactory (313 E. Main) is very excited to showcase their very first artist during Art Walk! Chris Thomas, a pottery artist will be coming all the way from Texarkana, Texas to pedal her wares. She first took a ceramics course in 2009 and now has a thriving business producing functional pottery.

SUE FRUEH // DAVID RAINBOW AT D.M. WEALTH MANAGEMENTD.M. Wealth Management (201 E. Main) will host 2 artists. Norman artist Sue Frueh will be in the offices. Sue worked with the US Postal Service as an illustrator. David Rainbow will be in the Financial Center Lobby. Rainbow works in drawing, painting and sculpture. Musical guest will be Frank Lawrence.

BECKY RICE // AMY SANDERS AT GRAY OWL COFFEEGray Owl Coffee (223 E. Gray) will have photographs by two Norman-based artists: Becky Rice and Amy Sanders. Both artists exhibit work that conveys the out of doors as it is seen through the viewfinder of self. Sanders work is influenced by travel and conversations with both strangers and loved ones while Rice, in this body of work, focuses on the details of the whole, referencing motherhood and the desire to capture her own feelings in a tangible way.

KALYN BARNOSKI AT STASHSTASH (412 E. Main) will host artist Kalyn Barnoski, who creates works based within the realm of graphic design and printmaking. The goal of her work is to create beauty through structure and to raise awareness for social issues, primarily those of Native Americans. The Loaded Bowl and Midway Deli will be joining them for food.

ASHLEY PRIMM AT SANDALWOOD & SAGE Sandalwood & Sage (322 E. Main) is hosting Fusion — a kaleidoscope of color and sound — featuring art works that fuse 20th century modern styles with the 21st century feminine in Mixed Media by Ashley Primm. She experiments with all kinds of mediums, and is drawn to working in a fusion of semi-cubist, semi-abstract styles. Musical guest The Celtic Jazz Odyssey, a trio of well-known prolific locals, will share their fusion of Jazz and Celtic style, as well.

ELMS // CARLY GWIN & THE SIN AT OPOLIS Norman Arts Council and Norman Music Festival team

up each month to present the 2nd Friday Concert Series. This edition features Norman favorite Carly Gwin and The Sin along with the Chelsey Cope-led dark pop band Elms. The free show takes place at

Opolis (113 N. Crawford). Doors open at 8 p.m. with the show scheduled to start at 10 p.m.

COSMOSTANZA // SLIME GIRL // PVLMS AT GUESTROOM RECORDSNorman Arts Council and Guestroom Records (125 E. Main) has Random Noise starting around 7 p.m. and will feature garage rockers Cosmostanza, electropop act Slime Girls out of California and electronic duo PVLMS.

PARTICIPATING NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS:

The Depot Gallery (200 S. Jones) will feature the work of Oklahoma City artist Stacey Dianne Miller with an opening reception for her exhibit Natural Impressions – Evolved. The works are impressions of her youth, using natural plant materials and a printmaking embossment technique similar to calligraphy, adding layers of color and collage to close each composition.

MAINSITE Contemporary Art: Home of the Norman Arts Council (122 E. Main) hosts Public Narrative: Story of Self, Us & Now, as presented by The Oklahoma Art Writing and Curatorial Fellowship put on by Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition. It’s a three-part exhibit that focuses on the idea of public narrative and its movement from our internal psyche, to the collective group, to the present and future of our communities. Kara Hearn, Hope Esser and Creighton Baxter will all perform as a part of the exhibition’s closing reception.

The Firehouse Art Center (444 S. Flood) has been transformed into a dual-purpose working studio space and evolving gallery exhibition featuring the work of internationally exhibited artist Skip Hill. Skip Hill: Works on Paper demonstrates Hill’s contemporary drawing and mixed media practices, and will feature new drawings for a reception during the 2nd Friday Art Walk, along with a silent auction. Hill has been creating new artwork in the gallery space throughout the exhibition’s duration while interacting and engaging with visitors to the gallery.

The Norman Public Library is going on the road this month! Stop by their special location at Bigfoot Creative (315 E. Main) to enjoy a selection of readings performed by staff of the Pioneer Library System. This month’s theme is art and materials related to the “Goth Pop” art display at Bigfoot.

The Norman Public Arts Board’s latest initiative — The Mosaic Project — comes to the Scratch Annex (428 E. Main), when the public will have the opportunity to meet the artist behind the mosaic mural going up at Lions Park this summer, as well as view sketches of the design, create a small section of the mosaic in PAB’s open studio and learn about how to donate to the project.

Visit Norman (309 E. Main) presents a collaboration with Firehouse Art Center to showcase the work of Firehouse photography students in the Visit Norman offices.

F U L L L I S T I N G :

FOOD TRUCKS:

The 2nd Friday Food Truck Park (Peters between Main and Gray) will feature a variety of Oklahoma food trucks, depending on weather conditions.

GALLERIES, SHOPS & STUDIOS:

The Social Club (209 E. Main) will be celebrate their fourth birthday with art from Kathryn Wakefield, a textile artist and founder of Confetti Riot. She creates handmade home goods from textiles she designs and prints herself. This installation is an exploration in monotype printmaking. Drinks will be provided from 405 Brewing Co., Mariposa Coffee, and Cellar Wine & Spirits; treats from Crimson & Whipped Cream; a photo booth; music; and 4 amazing giveaways to celebrate each year!

STASH (412 E. Main) will host artist Kalyn Barnoski, who creates works based within the realm of graphic design and printmaking. The goal of her work is to create beauty through structure and to raise awareness for social issues, primarily those of Native Americans. The Loaded Bowl and Midway Deli will be joining them for food.

North Wind Studio (422 E. Main) will be showcasing a one-of-a-kind secret chainsaw carving. They also will have brand-new live edge slab furniture.

Robinson’s Repurposed (325 E. Main) is showcasing work from a variety of local artists.

Bigfoot Creative (315 E. Main) will have two artists doing a joint show, Derrick Adams and Shae Dickinson. Their show is called Goth Pop. There will also be Susan Sylvester and friends performing “Adult Story Time” readings. All-ages are welcome.

Sandalwood & Sage (322 E. Main) is hosting Fusion — a kaleidoscope of color and sound — featuring art works that fuse 20th century modern styles with the 21st century feminine in Mixed Media by Ashley Primm. She experiments with all kinds of mediums, and is drawn to working in a fusion of semi-cubist, semi-abstract styles. Musical guest The Celtic Jazz Odyssey, a trio of well-known prolific locals, will share their fusion of Jazz and Celtic style, as well.

The Loop (225 E. Gray) will feature otherworldly photography by Paige Rains and Richard Jazzar and art work by Brittany Harper.

D.M. Wealth Management (201 E. Main) will host 2 artists. Norman artist Sue Frueh will be in the offices. Sue worked with the US Postal Service as an illustrator. David Rainbow will be in the Financial Center Lobby. Rainbow works in drawing, painting and sculpture. Musical guest will be Frank Lawrence.

Artifactory (313 E. Main) is very excited to showcase their very first artist during Art Walk! Chris Thomas, a pottery artist will be coming all the way from Texarkana, Texas to pedal her wares. She first took a ceramics course in 2009 and now has a thriving business producing functional pottery.

Studio Ink (220 E. Main) will showcase the works of Mario E. Winston, an artist and photographer from Oklahoma City. Rachel Brown will be continuing a live drawing in

the front of the store, and Studio Ink will be teaming up with a surprise local restaurant for refreshments!

The Artist Studios above MAINSITE (122 E. Main) will showcase new works by Bill and Juanita Williams. Each will have new items.

The Gallery 123 (123 E. Main) resident artists have been busy! There are new works are available in all media: Stone and wood, steel sculptures, stained glass, fused glass, oil on canvas, textiles and jewelry.

Gray Owl Coffee (223 E. Gray) will have photographs by two Norman-based artists: Becky Rice and Amy Sanders. Both artists exhibit work that conveys the out of doors as it is seen through the viewfinder of self. Sanders work is influenced by travel and conversations with both strangers and loved ones while Rice, in this body of work, focuses on the details of the whole, referencing motherhood and the desire to capture her own feelings in a tangible way.

2ND FRIDAY CONCERTS & PERFORMANCES:

Norman Arts Council and Norman Music Festival team up each month to present the 2nd Friday Concert Series. This edition features Norman favorite Carly Gwin and The Sin along with the Chelsey Cope-led dark pop band Elms. The free show takes place at Opolis (113 N. Crawford). Doors open at 8 p.m. with the show scheduled to start at 10 p.m.

Norman Arts Council and Guestroom Records (125 E. Main) has Random Noise starting around 7 p.m. and will feature garage rockers Cosmostanza, electropop act Slime Girls out of California and electronic duo PVLMS.

Michelangelo’s Coffee & Wine Bar (207 E. Main) will have Peter Erickson playing from 7 to 9 p.m. Erickson is a singer/songwriter from Norman and has been performing original songs with many bands over the years.

The Bluebonnet (321 E. Main) will have 5 AM Rumble Strip, along with Choctaw-based singer-songwriter Ryan Lawson. The show will start at 9 p.m.

Red Brick Bar (311 E. Main) will have Tulsa-native Dan Martin, a singer-songwriter whose folk/Americana music rings true to the land he is from and the places he has been. They will also have David Harris, a singer-songwriter out of Texas. Music starts at 7 p.m., karaoke will follow starting at 10 p.m.

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SEEING DOUBLE: CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES AT MAINSITE CONTEMPORARY ART ON MARCH 10

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2ND SUNDAY POETRY: HARDY JONES AT THE DEPOT ON MARCH 13

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TITUS ANDRONICUS AT OPOLIS ON MARCH 10

SPRING BREAK ESCAPE! AT SAM NOBLE MUSEUM ON MARCH 14-18