growth – marcus eakers: friday november 12th

For our November artist we are proud to present a new body of work by Marcus Eakers entitled Growth. His work is filled with dreamlike imagery created with a wide and saturated color palette. Be sure to come out and show your support at the opening during Live on the Plaza second Friday art walk.

We also have some great new items at DNA Galleries for all your gift giving needs, or if you just want to buy somehting for your self :) There are new hoodies, jewelry, art books, comfy hats, gloves and much more. So stay away from the mall and come shop locally in the Plaza District this season.

Support local art!

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longboard deck show – friday october 22nd 7-11pm

It’s our 2 year anniversary and the longboard show is back by overwhelming demand. This year we have 30 different local artists participating and sponsorships from Flip’d skate shop in Edmond, Arbor & Sector 9!

Join us as we celebrate being able to pay our own bills, a milestone for any business!!! :D

Customized decks by local artists:
Billy Reid, Sara Atlee, Nic Shelton, Tanner Frady, Michael Combs, Dustin Oswald, Moses White, Kris Kanaly, Brooke Rowlands, Dusty Gilpin, Ashley Smith, Mike Belzel, Cassie Stover, Kaleb Nimz, Tiffany Edwards, Josh Heilaman, Josh Crain, Sean Vali, Brandi Downham, Cody Frusher, Erin Carter, David Breuhl, Cole Cathey, Josh Reynolds, Kjeshus Collins, Steven Bayliss, Promise Edmunds, Steven Hughes, Eric Lyons, Shawn Winfield, Dylan Bradway and Amanda Bradway

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haveldids and nots: friday october 8th

This month we are featuring the works of our old friend Haveldids from the KND art collective in Norman. His work is fantastically eerie with bizarre amounts of detail that make you want to sit and stare in vain attempts to discern the meaning of each piece. In addition to our regular second Friday opening, the Plaza will be having it’s annual:

plaza district festival: saturday october 9th

Dylan and I will be painting a live mural outside during the day which will start at 12pm, and the festival will continue until 10pm with music, local artists and crafters, performance art and even a fashion show. For more details visit Plazadistrict.org.

We also have our 2 year anniversary this month on the 22nd so save the date. 30 different local artists have been working on custom longboard decks. More details in our next post…

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sebastian otto: friday september 10th

For September we are privileged to show the works of  Sebastian Otto in his first ever US solo exhibit. Sebastian resides in Hannover / Lower Saxony, Germany. We met him while visiting Germany for Dylan’s show at Nice/Nice Exhibition Space where Sebastian is a co-owner. His work is filled with child-like characters with solemn expressions and exaggerated features that are serene and enchanting.

This is our very first international artist and we are working with a few more for our 2011 calendar. Our hope is to network with artists around the world so we can bring awareness to Oklahoma City as a legitimate community for urban contemporary arts and build relationships that will help local artists gain international exposure. With that said, you should come out and support some international art so we can continue to build these relationships. This has been a great year so far, and we thank our community for their continual support of our store and the Plaza District.

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michael combs: friday august 13th

This month we are proud to show a new body of works by Tulsa native artist Michael Combs! We first met Micahel last year when he participated in our longboard show and we stayed up late talking and planning on getting him on our calendar for an opening in the city. Michael’s works are illustrative with an unconventional use of gold foiling in lieu of color on small sections of his paintings.

Good stuff folks.
Come see it this Friday during the Plaza’s 2nd Friday and check out the rest of our neighborhood businesses.  plazadistrict.org

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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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