The Norman Arts Council presents an all-new 2nd Friday Circuit of Art in 2011 on January 14, 2011. With a new look and expanded services to include the NAC Community Partners, the 2nd Friday Circuit of Art has become a more streamlined and enjoyable experience for art-goers. 

Events include everything from a book signing at the Performing Arts Studio to the annual Family Fun Night at the Firehouse Art Center to the Art “à la CART” at the Fred Jones Jr Museum of Art. 

Openings for local artists will take place as well at venues around Historic Downtown. Stash welcomes visual artist Sarah Capshaw. MAINSITE Contemporary Gallery hosts the midway reception for the 2010 Emerging Artists show. Sandalwood & Sage presents the works of Wes Holderby.

“Even if it is cold outside, these are events you will want to get out to see,” said Erinn Gavaghan, NAC Executive Director.

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.

Events for 2nd Friday Circuit of Art on January 14, 2011:

Participating Nonprofit Organizations Events:

• Performing Arts Studio – (200 S Jones Ave, 405-307-9320) Presents a special reading and book signing with Norman author Wayne Iverson. He will share lessons learned during his journey from student at Yale to hobo to monk as he reads from his recently published book, Hobo Sapien, Freight Train Hopping Tao and Zen. Live railroad music will accompany the readings.

• Fred Jones Jr Museum of Art – (555 Elm Ave, 405-325-3272) Presents Art “à la CART” - Art Activities: Pastel drawings (inspired by Juane Quick-to-See Smith;s Wallawa Waterhole Series); Live Music: NormanMusicScene.com presents the Singer/Songwriter Showcase: Island J. & the Moa Mahi – island pop, Jarod Grice – singer/songwriter folk, Katie Mariah – country/folk singer/songwriter; and Short Films presented by deadCENTER Film Festival.

• Firehouse Art Center – (444 S Flood, 405-329-4523) Presents Family Fun Night. Children will be invited to sculpt or hand build any type of animal in the ceramics studio. Once their animal is complete, they are asked to place the animal on tables set up in the gallery.

• Dreamer Concepts Studio & Foundation - (324 E Main St, 405-701-0048) No event for January.

• Jacobson House – (609 Chautauqua Ave, 405-366-1667) No event for January.

• Norman Convention & Visitor Bureau – (223 E Main St, 405-366-8095) No event for January.

NAC Community Partners Events:

• The Crucible – (110 E Tonhawa St, 405-579-2700)
Gallery open with works on display.

• Form+Function Lab – (123 E Main St, Suite 200, formfunctionlab@gmail.com)
The work of Form + Function Lab members on display.

• Gallery 123 - (123 E Main St) The artwork of the Gallery 123 individual artists on display and for sale.

• Gray Owl Coffee - (223 E Gray St, 405-701-2929) An Assorted Affair with Anji Bryner.

• MAINSITE Contemporary Art - (122 E. Main, 405-292-8095) Midway reception for the Emerging Artists 2010 show. 

• Maggy’s Thread Design – (122 E Main St, 405-664-4634, above MAINSITE) The handmade and one-of-a-kind items on display and for sale.

• Pink Elephant Cafe – (301 E Main St, 405-307-8449) Welcomes the Queen Crafters. 

• Sandalwood & Sage – (322 E Main St, 405-366-7243) Artwork of Wes Holderby will be on display.

• Stash - (412 E Main St, 405-701-1016) Opening Reception for Sarah Capshaw. Fire Dancing, original art, local shopping, & free bites and beverages.

• The University Club – (900 Asp Ave, 2nd Floor OMU, 405-325-4678) Dinner & Dancing with Kip Curtis and the House Band.