brooke rowlands: friday july 9th
For July we have an emerging local female artist that has made a new body of painted magnolias on colorful collaged backgrounds. Brooke has been collaborating with a few local artists through live painting recently, and was a part of our 1 year anniversary longboard deck show. These works are a delightful blend of urban with enough crossover appeal to hang in any home.
You can find out more about this 2nd Friday by visiting plazadistrict.org.
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katie rake: friday june 11th
This month’s featured artist is one of our favorite locals! We have been following Katie’s work for a few years and attended a few of her shows around town so we are thrilled that she accepted our invitation to show. Her characters and animals are rendered in pastel hued watercolor with pen and ink wearing sleepily complacent expressions. The works she dropped off are much larger than anything we’ve seen her make and have hand-stitched embellishment.
Be sure to come out Friday June 11th from 7-11pm, and you can find more information about what our neighbors in the Plaza will also be hosting this 2nd Friday by visiting plazadistrict.org.
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amanda & dylan bradway: friday may 14th
Every once in a while we make art too. So this month we are very exciting to have our own work on display! We will have brand new small works by Amanda Bradway and a variety of current works by Dylan Bradway! There might also be a collaborative piece to throw in the mix but we will see if it gets finished. To top off we will also be releasing a new Oklahoma inspired t-shirt with a great new graphic by Dylan, sure to be a new favorite.
Another highlight of the May Live on the Plaza will be a huge vintage clothing sale by Kitty Kat Vintage right in front of our store. They will have all kinds of great handpicked vintage clothing!
If you didn’t already know it is from 7-11pm and we are located here.
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rollin’ deep: at the arbor may 8th
Get ready to roll deep out to The Arbor Saturday May 8th from 7-Midnight!
This is going to be an awesome show. Going to be a great crew with some fresh work. On the art side there will be live graffiti murals, some street art installations and artwork by some talented young creative minds including our own Dylan Bradway.
On the random fun side there will be a live DJ, Big Truck Tacos will be out serving food and there will be a few local clothing lines representing with t-shirts and accessories including GROUP FLY, Tree & Leaf Clothing (of course), DNA Galleries will have a few shirts and Jason Pawley will do the same with his Approach Creative line.
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nick hermes: friday april 12th
We are very excited about our featured artist this month. Nick Hermes is a highly talented painter born in Norman, Oklahoma that combines a realistic approach with imagery that is very interesting and sometimes odd.
Come out to see his work this month during LIVE on the Plaza where all the business in our district open from 7-11pm with food, drinks and family friendly entertainment. Even though Easter has passed you can bring the kiddos out by 7pm for a Plaza Easter Egg hunt! Kids can search the district high and low for eggs filled with treats, and a few Plaza District merchandise coupons for parents as well!
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cole cathey: friday march 12th
This month we are hosting the works of local artist Cole Cathey from Seminole. He works primarily with spray paint and stencil and the pieces are a little more urban than graffiti. Every business on the street is open tomorrow from 7-11pm for the Plaza walk so there will be food, drinks and family friendly entertainment.
We would also like to mention that Dylan and I are very excited about being honored with the very first annual Young Urban Pioneer award which will be presented during the Urban Pioneer Awards luncheon this spring! If you are interested in attending or sponsoring this event, you can find more information on the Plaza District website. This event is more than just a swanky lunch, it also helps the District raise money to continue to improve the district. If you are excited about the changes this area has seen in the past 12 years it would be great if you could consider a donation in any amount help our growth.
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alex despain: so here we are - friday february 12th
For February we are bringing in a good friend of ours that moved to the massive state just south of us a while back. Alex Despain is an emerging artist that grew up here in the 405 and has been building up a strange but great portfolio for the last few years. His work is chaotic, a little creepy and very colorful at times. Show your support by coming out to the opening from 7-11pm during the 2nd Friday art walk in the Plaza District.
Special for this months art walk we will also be carrying freshly wrapped single roses for your special someone. OVAC will also be in the house promoting Momentum Oklahoma City, their annual exhibition that features Oklahoma artists 30 years and younger.
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nic shelton - friday january 8th
To start off the year we are featuring an emerging Oklahoma artist Nic Shelton. With artwork covered in colorful and creative imagery, this is sure to be a fun time. It might be cold out so bundle up, or come by and get yourself a new Support Local Art Scarf to keep warm. Oh and be sure to come out to actually support some local art :)
One more thing, we are also now carrying a wide selection of urban art books.
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anthony myers - friday december 11th
This month we will be hosting Oklahoma native, now Arkansas resident, Anthony Meyers. Each individual work in this show is displayed beautiful ornate dark wood frame, also created by the artist. This series is a part of Anthony’s recent zine “The Death of Charlie” which will also be for sale the night of the exhibit. This is the first show he has had in Oklahoma for more than 5 years. It doesnt come around here often folks, so dont miss it!
See more of his work at: thehumanlist.com
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michelle himes-mccrory - friday november 13th
We will be featuring one of our very favorite female artists, Michelle McCrory, this Friday! We are very excited to have her work filling our space for a whole month. This opening will be in conjunction with the Plaza’s second Friday Oklahoma birthday celebrations. DNA will have DJ NEU out in front with a large Oklahoma shaped birthday cake and lots of Oklahoma artist made clothing and accessories for sale.
Other going’s ons around the Plaza this Friday include the GRAND OPENING of two new businesses! We are proud to welcome Juju Gallery and Shop Good, our new neighbors!