The Norman Arts Council invites all to attend the 2nd Friday Circuit of Art in July as events take place throughout the city. Art walkers can choose one or more of the various events taking place indoors or out from 6:00pm – 9:00pm Friday, July 8. 

The must attend event is the annual Midsummer Nights’ Fair at Lions Park presented by the Firehouse Art Center. The fair will feature artists, musicians, food and fun for all ages. Attendees can then venture indoors to the FAC Faculty Show or travel over to the Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art for art activities, Blues music in conjunction with KGOU & the Weekend Blues, and a film presented by deadCENTER Film Festival. All are also encouraged to visit the Jacobson House as they host the Kiowa Youth Art Competition.

For those inclined to visit the downtown arts district, there is much to see and hear. The Norman Arts Council has moved into the MAINSITE Contemporary Art Gallery and invites guests to join the staff and board of the NAC as we close the exhibit of Carol Beesley, Debby Kaspari, and Alan Atkinson.

The Performing Arts Studio presents the work of Jim Cobb once again as well as a reading by poet Alvin Turner from his newly released book, Hanging Men, in which he reveals the human elements—hubris, fear, desire, greed—behind the sensational and sensationalized 1909 vigilante hangings of four men who were slated to stand trial for the murder of a local businessman in Ada, OK.

Dreamer Concepts, Studio & Foundation opens its doors for Dreamer 35: the Thunderbird Artist Collective. STASH presents a mother and daughter show with the works of Chelsea & Asia Scudder. MerryBelle’s Gifts, Art & Tea features the work of Jenny Wright and Tom Farris as well as providing art activities for children in the Scissortail School of Art. Sandalwood & Sage welcomes guests for refreshments as they travel along the circuit.

Just around the corner on Gray Street, Sonder Music, Dance & Art showcases the new retail store featuring handmade, specialty, vintage and fair trade instruments and accessories. Sonder also welcomes guests to view the current exhibit Stars of the Cigar Box Guitar, Sarah Engel and Stewart Street Stringworks present an array f made and found homebuilt instruments, as well as photographs relating to the resurgence and significance of homebuilt musical instruments in the modern era.

Heading one block north to Tonhawa, attendees can visit the newly opened Third Eye Gallery in the Ashtanga Yoga Studio. The Third Eye Gallery will feature “Progressions” the work of Sarah Capshaw.

These and many other events take place during the 2nd Friday Circuit of Art only in Norman, Oklahoma.

2nd Friday Circuit of Art – a monthly, citywide celebration of art – is a collaboration between artists, art organizations, and businesses, brought to you by the Norman Arts Council. Whether you like dance, painting, photography, or music, there will be something for you to see and hear during the 2nd Friday of this month in Norman. All events are free and open to the public from 6:00 p.m. until at least 9:00 p.m. 

More information is available online at www.2ndFridayNorman.com. For information on other Norman Arts Council events, please visitwww.NormanArts.org, or call the NAC office at 405-360-1162. 

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EVENTS FOR 2ND FRIDAY CIRCUIT OF ART JULY 8, 2011:

PARTICIPATING NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS:

Firehouse Art Center (444 S Flood) invites everyone to attend the annual Midsummer Nights’ Fair as well as see the new FAC Faculty Show up in the FAC gallery.

The Performing Arts Studio (200 S Jones Avenue) presents the work of artist Jim Cobb, and Alvin Turner will be signing copies of his newly released book of poems, Hanging Men, in which he reveals the human elements—hubris, fear, desire, greed—behind the sensational and sensationalized 1909 vigilante hangings of four men who were slated to stand trial for the murder of a local businessman in Ada, OK.
Jacobson House (609 Chautauqua Ave) hosts the Kiowa Youth Art Competition.

Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art (555 Elm Ave) presents art activities of Calder collages/mobiles, Blues, in conjunction with KGOU & the Weekend Blues, and film presented by deadCENTER Film Festival.

Dreamer Concepts (324 E Main St.) opens its doors for Dreamer 35: the Thunderbird Artist Collective.

NORMAN ARTS COUNCIL COMMUNITY PARTNERS:

STASH (412 E Main St) opens a Mother and Daughter show with the works of Chelsea and Asia Scudder.

MAINSITE Contemporary Art (122 E Main St) now the home of the Norman Arts Council welcomes all visitors to meet the staff and board of the NAC while we close the exhibition of artists Carol Beesley, Alan Atkinson and Debby Kaspari.

Gallery123 (123 E. Main St) invites all to sop by and take a break from the heat with a cold drink of lemonade and awesome snacks. Browse our gallery and enjoy our awesome art and fine crafts. On 2nd Friday, our hours are 6:00 pm - 10 pm. Our new summer hours are Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm, or by appointment.

Sonder Music, Dance & Art (225 E Gray St) showcases their new retail store from 6:00-10:00 p.m. The store features handmade, specialty, vintage and fair trade instruments and accessories. The store is complimented by the current art exhibit, Stars of the Cigar Box Guitar: Homebuilt Instruments in the Modern Era. Sarah Engel and Stewart Street Stringworks present an array of made and found homebuilt instruments, as well as photographs relating to the resurgence and significance of homebuilt musical instruments in the modern era.

Third Eye Gallery (120 E. Tonhawa) features the work “Progressions” by Sarah Capshaw.

MerryBelle’s Gifts, Art & Tea (230 E. Main St.) features the work of Jenny Wright, Tom Farris, There will be refreshments available along with live music. In the back at Scissortail School of Art, there will be activities for children. MerryBelle’s currently houses over 40 different artist’s wares with new items available every 2nd Friday!

Maggy’s Thread Designs (122 E Main St) will be at the Midsummer Nights’ Fair. 10% of all sales are given to the Women’s Resource Center.

Sandalwood & Sage (322 E Main St) will be open for visitors and will be providing refreshments!

Wildcare Foundation welcomes all to participate in the “Run for your Wildlife” 5K Run and 1 mile walk! The 5K and Walk will begin at Andrews Park and follow Legacy Trail. More info at http://www.signmeup.com/75 806

LWPB Architecture (128 E Main St) welcome artists Sean McDow, Anna Parsons, and Lorena McClain.

Friday the 13th is scary no more – for the most part. The 2nd Friday Circuit of Art in May brings exhibit openings, Sister City art, and plenty of family fun throughout Norman this Friday from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The Norman Arts Council encourages the community to do as much as possible while still appreciating the incredible talent of Norman art and artists.

The new Third Eye Gallery is having its grand opening at Ashtanga Yoga Studio at 120 East Tonhawa. The inaugural exhibition, “Visions of Quiet Dignity: Photographs of South India,” includes 15 individual and group portraits shot by OU Professor of Art Andrew Strout in both black and white and color on visits to India between 1987 and 1995.

The Firehouse Art Center, 444 South Flood Avenue, exhibits architectural designs from David Wanzer of 308 Design Collaborative for the upcoming capital campaign beginning in June.

The Performing Arts Studio, located in the Santa Fe Train Depot at 200 South Jones, presents the Arabesque CD release party featuring live music from Miranda Arana and Steve Vanlandingham with guest artists Jeanell Jordan, Kathy Dagg, and Shanda McDonald.

Dreamer Concepts Studio and Foundation at 324 East Main Street opens Dreamer 34: Here and Here & Then and Now with John Bryant and Natalie Slater.

Jacobson House, 609 Chautauqua Avenue, presents the OU Alumni, Student, Faculty and Staff art show

The Downtown Arts District welcomes its newest member at 230 East Main Street. Merry Belle’s, a gift boutique with all items handmade from all over Oklahoma, presents Brody Mathias and Chase Gilmore.

Just down Main Street at 412 East Main, STASH will feature artist Garrett M. Young’s spray paintings. Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art at 555 Elm Avenue is having art activities, films, and live music throughout the evening.

The City of Norman and the Passports Organization will be hosting a reception at City Hall, 201 West Gray Street, for a photo exhibit from Norman’s Sister City Clermont-Ferrand, France. The photos on display are from the Clermont photographer Danyel Massacrier.

The OU School of Art and Art History welcomes guests to view the 2011 Senior Capstone Show Gallery in the Lightwell Gallery at 520 Parrington Oval, Room 202. The show will feature works from Film & Video, Photography, Studio, and Visual Communications.

Two opportunities under one roof are available at 123 East Main Street. Form+Function Lab features the art of Mick Tresemer, Tommy Hosman, Ellen Moershel, and Phil Moershel. Gallery 123 features the cooperative artists and their work for purchase just down the hall.

Downtown Sounds Music and Arts Cooperative, 115 South Crawford Street, presents the work of Justin Brooke, Werewulf Micah, and Danny Crowder with DJ Rhettro from 8:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.

‘Round the House Consignment at 325 East Main Street will be selling all artwork for 25% off.

These and many other events take place during the 2nd Friday Circuit of Art only in Norman, Oklahoma.

2nd Friday Circuit of Art – a monthly, citywide celebration of art – is a collaboration between artists, art organizations, and businesses, brought to you by the Norman Arts Council. Whether you like dance, painting, photography, or music, there will be something for you to see and hear during the 2nd Friday of this month in Norman. All events are free and open to the public from 6:00 p.m. until at least 9:00 p.m.

More information is available online at www.2ndFridayNorman.com. For information on other Norman Arts Council events, please visit www.NormanArts.org, or call the NAC office at 405-360-1162.

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