Cinematic Artists of Norman unveil their films at Norman Arts Council’s 2nd Friday Circuit of Art on July 9, 8:30-9:30 p.m. at Dreamer Concepts Studio & Foundation.

The exciting addition of the CAN outdoor screening will offer a unique opportunity for CAN and NAC members to showcase their work to the Norman filmmaking community and 2nd Friday Circuit of Art goers. CAN membership is available at the Norman Arts Council website, www.NormanArts.org.

Of course, this is just one of the exciting events taking place during the 2nd  Friday Circuit of Art from 6-10 p.m. Other free activities and openings are scheduled by members of the Norman gallery Association and its supporting organizations throughout the night.

Also happening at Dreamer Concepts Studio & Foundation is Dreamer 27: “Jamie McCarty: Ideation to Realization, Dissecting the Design of Fashion.” This exhibit is an in-depth look at the process of creating a fashion collection, from inspiration, initial sketches and pattern-making to the finished product by recent Parsons, the New School for Design in New York City graduate, Jamie McCarty.

Enjoy the Firehouse Arts Center’s Midsummer Nights’ Fair 2nd Friday as well as Saturday night. The event will take place at Lions Park from 6-11 p.m. This arts festival will feature unique, high-quality artist booths. Artworks of painting, drawing, pottery, jewelry, glass, woodworking and more will be on display for viewing and purchasing. Local artists, as well as artists from across Oklahoma and Texas, are represented. Live music featuring local artists will also be featured throughout the two night event.

Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art will host Art “a la CART” featuring the exhibit “Wanderlust: Travel and American Photography.” While there, make “sun” prints, enjoy live music by Sonder Music, Dance & Art, and watch the Best of deadCENTER 2010 short films.

MAINSITE Art Gallery will be hosting the closing reception to the Tom Toperzer and Paul Medina Exhibit from 7-9 p.m.

Be sure to check out the many other 2nd Friday participants including Tribes 131, Sooner Theatre, Jacobson House, Gallery 123, Gray Owl Coffee, Othello’s, and many more.

For more information on 2nd Friday Circuit of Art or other Norman Arts Council events, please visit www.NormanArts.org, www.2ndfridaynorman.com, or call the NAC office at 405-360-1162.