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.

EVENTS FOR 2ND FRIDAY CIRCUIT OF ART MAY 13, 2011:

The City of Norman (201 W Gray Ave) 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.

PARTICIPATING NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS:

The Performing Arts Studio (200 S Jones Avenue) 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.

Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art (555 Elm Ave) will feature Art Activities in the Dee Dee and Jon R. Stuart Classroom; Silhouettes (inspired by Jasper Johns’ Cup 2 Picasso), Live Music in the Sandy Bell Gallery presented by the SongWriter Association Norman, and short films in the Mary Eddy and Fred Jones Auditorium presented by deadCENTER Film Festival.

Firehouse Art Center (444 S Flood) exhibits architectural designs from David Wanzer of 308 Design Collaborative for the upcoming capital campaign, “Keeping the Flame of Art Burning,” beginning in June.

Jacobson House (609 Chautauqua Ave) presents the OU Alumni, Student, Faculty and Staff art show

NORMAN ARTS COUNCIL COMMUNITY PARTNERS:

OU School of Art and Art History (520 Parrington Oval) welcomes guests to the Lightwell Gallery to view the 2011 Senior Capstone Show, featuring Film & Video, Photography, Studio, and Visual Communication works.

Dreamer Concepts (324 E Main St.) will host an opening reception for Dreamer 34: Here and Here & Then and Now, a group show between University of Tulsa graduate students, John Bryant and Natalie Slater. 

‘Round the House Consignment Furniture (325 E Main St) will be selling all artwork for 25% off.

MAINSITE Contemporary Art (122 E Main St) presents artists Carol Beesley, Alan Atkinson and Debby Kaspari

STASH (412 E Main St) presents original Art by Garrett M. Young, Local Shopping, and Free Bites & Beverages.

Gallery123 (123 E. Main St.) will be open from 11:00 to 3:00 and from 6:00 to 10:00 on 2nd Friday. We want to invite everyone to come by, have some refreshment, and enjoy our new look.

Third Eye Gallery (120 E. Tonhawa): Will have exhibitions of work in all media devoted to the exploration of human spirituality and the inaugural exhibition: “Visions of Quiet Dignity: Photographs of South India.”

Anty Shanty (318 E Main St) presents the music of Luna Moth, Skating Polly, and Shi++y/Awesome.

Downtown Sound Music and Arts Cooperative (115 S Crawford Ave) presents Justin Brooke, Werewulf Micha, and Danny Crowder with DJ Rhettro from 8:30pm-11:30pm.

Merry Belle’s (230 E. Main) will feature two artists, Brody Mathias and Chase Gilmore, and will have tea, snacks, and live music.