2nd Friday Circuit of Art has big things in store in this month. If you are interested in learning about Native American fine art, head over to The Jacobson House, who will exhibit the art of James Auchiah, with guest co-curator Kevin Warren Smith giving a lecture over his artwork. Jacobson House will exhibit the art of James Auchiah completing their sixth year of featuring one member of the Kiowa artists who helped start the International Native American fine art movement. Native artist and guest co-curator Kevin Warren Smith will give a lecture over James Auchiah’s artwork and show a special work of James Auchiah for the lecture. The lecture will be held from 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. Auchiah’s family members will add family stories and history after the lecture.

Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art will be featuring Art “à la CART” with tempera paintings for the art activity (inspired by Josef Albers’ White Line Square VI), nontraditional Native-inspired folk music by Satori (psychedelic protest folk rock), Mo Pair (eclectic folk) and Kerry Folsom (world music), and two films by deadCENTER Film Festival: The Stand and Wasting Daylight. Visitors will enjoy free admission and will be able to visit the new exhibition, Mediterranea: American Art from the Graham D. Williford Collection, a survey of paintings of the Mediterranean culture by 19th and 20th century American artists from the Jean and Graham Devoe Williford Charitable Trust.

STASH will be on fire this month with fire dancing performances throughout the night. Then you can head over to the Performing Arts Studio to take part in the Big Read: The Things They Carried. The event will have music, stories, snacks, and refreshments for all!

The Norman Arts Council once again invites music fans to the Norman Music Festival Wine Share from 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. The event has been relocated for this month to the Downtown Sound at 115 South Crawford between Main Street and Comanche Street.

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.

2nd Friday Circuit of Art Events for March 11, 2011

Participating Nonprofit Organizations Events:

• Performing Arts Studio – (200 S Jones Ave, 405-307-9320) will be collaborating with the Pioneer Library on their program The Big Read.

• Fred Jones Jr Museum of Art – (555 Elm Ave, 405-325-3272) will feature tempera paintings for the art activity (inspired by Josef Albers’ White Line Square VI), nontraditional Native-inspired folk music by Satori (psychedelic protest folk rock), Mo Pair (eclectic folk) and Kerry Folsom (world music), and two films by deadCENTER Film Festival: The Stand and Wasting Daylight. They will provide free admission and visitors can visit the new exhibition, Mediterranea: American Art from the Graham D. Williford Collection.

• Firehouse Art Center – (444 S Flood, 405-329-4523) will feature the Corazon Watkins & Carolyn Faseler Exhibition, which will be on display at the FAC Gallery March 11 through April 18, 2011. The FAC Gallery is located inside the Firehouse Art Center at 444 S. Flood in Norman. Gallery hours are 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. on Saturday. A reception will be held on Friday, March 11, from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. at the FAC Gallery. The gallery exhibition and reception are free and open to the public.

• Dreamer Concepts Studio & Foundation - (324 E Main St, 405-701-0048) Dreamer Concepts is hosting the opening reception for Dreamer 32, an exhibit that examines points of view shared by individuals as they mature in the Norman community through artwork and recorded interviews.  Dreamer 32 featured artists include Carol Bertine Ziehnert, George Weehunt, Meg Lowe, Lance Lowe, Teresa Galoob, Gregg Standridge, Sheryl Cozad, and Madeline Rugh. This exhibit will be available for viewing during Dreamer gallery hours until April 1st.

• Jacobson House – (609 Chautauqua Ave, 405-366-1667) Will exhibit the art of James Auchiah completing their sixth year of featuring one member of the Kiowa artists who helped start the international Native American fine art movement. Native artist and guest co-curator Kevin Warren Smith will give a lecture over James Auchiah’s artwork and show a special work of James Auchiah for the lecture. The lecture will be held from 7-8pm. Auchiah’s family members will add family stories and history after the lecture.

• Norman Convention & Visitor Bureau – (223 E Main St, 405-366-8095)

NAC Community Partners Events:

• Awen Academy - (2203 W Main St, #16, 405-579-2700) 

 • Form+Function Lab – (123 E Main St, Suite 200, formfunctionlab@gmail.com)

• Gallery 123 - (123 E Main St) welcomes new artists this month; Leslie Dallam and Carla Waugh – both are art teachers at Norman high, both painters and some 3D work.

• MAINSITE Contemporary Art - (122 E. Main, 405-292-8095)

• 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.

• Sandalwood & Sage – (322 E Main St, 405-366-7243) Working with Clay Demonstration & Celtic Pottery Showcase by Tracey Garrison 6-10pm.  Tracey creates celtic relief carved pottery including mugs, chalices, plates and more.  Tracey and her mom, Annette Kimball, have been crafting together for nearly 20 years under the name’ Tracey Creations’ AKA ‘Ye Cart Pottery’(Tracey spelled backwards).  Tracey will have her pottery on display at Sandalwood & Sage March 11th through the end of the month and will have her pottery wheel at Sandalwood & Sage during the artwork for live demonstrations throughout the evening.  Kids are encouraged to attend!

• Sonder Music, Dance, Art - (225 E Gray St, 405-474-9734) Patrick Roberts will perform guitar-generated sound sculptures at Sonder Music, Dance & Art at 8:00 p.m. The backdrop of this performance will be Sonder’s current exhibit, Immagini d’Italia, an entirely student-curated photography exhibition celebrating the Italian study abroad experience offered at the University of Oklahoma (presented by OU’s Baccano Club).

• STASH - (412 E Main St, 405-701-1016) is featuring the artist Thomas Shahan. From Shahan: “The images within my artwork are often attempts to materialize concepts or dreams I’ve had that I can’t quite verbalize. That said, the message is often secondary within my work as I feel art should be left up to the interpretation of the viewer. The artists Hieronymus Bosch, Albrecht Durer, Anders Zorn, Virgil Finlay, and Paul Landacre among countless others have all been large influences on my work. Whether it be a screen-print, a woodcut, or a painting - a strong sense of design, composition, and value contrast are all key components to how I create an image.” and will have fire dancing performances throughout the evening.