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Welcome to a new look Norman Arts monthly magazine! In the past, we’ve done a true newsletter magazine and a 2nd Friday Norman Art Walk Guide. Then, just the Art Walk Guide. Now, we want to put them together to give you all the 2nd Friday information you want along with expanded coverage of Norman arts events and more. The look and content will evolve over the course of 2016 to include profile features, photo essays, anecdotes and more, but for now, enjoy a look at what’s happening in Norman during the month of February!

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JOSHUA BOYDSTONASSOCIATE DIRECTOR

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NARRATIVEPUBLIC

NARRATIVESTORY OF US, THEM & NOWSTORY OF US, THEM & NOW

:BY KYLE COHLIMA

Everyone has a narrative. As humans, our narrative is ever-changing: we add and delete memories, modify the internal structures that make up our identities, and adjust to new environments and outside influences. The timeline of our story often starts by looking inward to the self, then to our community for collaboration, and finally to the future for progress. This timeline, defined in educational terms as “public narrative,” collectively starts and ends through each of our lives but is also a cyclical process in which we live.

The 2015 Oklahoma Art Writing and Curatorial Fellowship (OAWCF) presents Public Narrative: Story of Self, Us, & Now at MAINSITE Contemporary Art from February 12th – March 12th, a three-part exhibit that focuses on the idea of public narrative and its movement from our internal psyche (Topical Breach; Story of Self), to the collective group (The Parts and The Sum; Story of Us), to the present and future of our communities (Whose Fault; Story of Now).

Throughout this exhibit, curators Jessica Borusky, Laura Reese, Lauren

Scarpello, and Liz Roth, highlight contemporary topics, including the emotional process of experiencing a breach in life, stories of present-day discrimination, and current environmental issues, such as fracking, that will affect the future of our state. While the artists and subjects vary, collectively, this exhibit highlights the individual parts and recurrent nature of public narrative.

In Topical Breach (Story of Self), Borusky and Reese address the internal and sometimes uncomfortable feelings we experience as humans—the breach during which our topical binaries are split. In works such Kara Hearn’s short video rituals series, Hearn deals with emotional processes such as the pain of separation, presenting “the range of strategies, stories, and rituals humans fabricate in order to connect with feelings of meaningfulness, mastery, and self-worth.”

Scarpello highlights issues related to identity amidst the current backdrop of racism and xenophobia enmeshed in our present day. The Parts and The Sum (Story of Us), exhibits artist who provide a voice for disparate individuals/communities, exemplified by artist Ronna Pernell who states that her black-and-white, pointillist paintings, such as “The Call,” are “not a history lesson,” but “a moment in time to see/hear the voice of women that are suppressed across all civilizations of the earth.”

Roth, both artist and curator for Whose Fault (Story of Now) is particularly interested in the cause and effect of fracking in Oklahoma, exhibiting works such as Laura Moriarty’s process-driven sculptural paintings to represent the earth’s internal layers and their ephemeral nature. Moriarty takes “poetic license with geology,” in works such as “Normal Faults,” which represent Oklahoma’s land-locked environment and the current, physical condition of our state.

Also in Public Narrative, the OAWCF fellows have exhibited a glimpse into their 2015 fellowship, which focused on the crisis we see in art criticism today and which gave the participants the tools to write critically about and curate contemporary art. These writings – both dripping of red ink and as shiny, polished works – along with the selected artists for this exhibit allow us to connect again to the idea that life is an ever-changing, adjusting, and shifting story of self, us, and now.

“EVERYONE HAS A NARRATIVE.”

OTHER ARTISTS INCLUDE:

Topical Breach (Story of Self): Tahlia Ball, Creighton Baxter, Hope Esser, Molly O’Connor

The Parts and The Sum (Story of Us): Beatriz Mayorca, Mandy Messina, Kim Rice

Whose Fault (Story of Now): Liz Roth, Sara Schnecklcoth

PROGRAMMING DATES

6-10 p.m. Friday, February 12th at MAINSITE Contemporary Art122 E. Main, NormanOpening reception and performance by Molly O’Connor

Saturday, February 27th at MAINSITE Contemporary Art122 E. Main, NormanCRIT 2 CRIT: Art Writing Workshop, 12:30 – 3:30; hosted by Melaney MitchellTopical Breach video screening, 7:00 PM; hosted by Jessica BoruskyFriday, March 11th at MAINSITE Contemporary Art

6-10 p.m. Friday, March 11th at MAINSITE Contemporary Art122 E. Main, NormanClosing reception and performances by Creighton Baxter, Hope Esser and Kara Hearn

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2ND FRIDAYS TA R T I N G AT 6 P M F R I DAY, F E B R U A R Y 1 2

STONE + HARPER AT THE SOCIAL CLUB

The Social Club (209 E. Main) will have artist Stone + Harper, who will be showing clothing made from vintage up-cycled items or from recycled materials. They represent sustainability, creativity, and giving yourself more opportunities for creative self expression in your personal style. They will also host Sarah Nsikak, a 24 year old maker with a heart for creativity and social justice. They are also inviting people to participate in our ‘Community heART INSTALLATION’ where you can come tell someone you love them, you care, you think they are the bomb, you like their hair, whatever you want by sending them a Valentine.

FREDDY & FRANCINE AT RED BRICK BARRed Brick Bar (311 E. Main) has musical guest Freddy & Francine, an Americana/Soul duo featuring singer songwriters Lee Ferris and Bianca Caruso. Freddy & Francine has be described as “Americana Soul, complete with tight two-part harmonies, engaging songs that will shoot deep into your heart, and a musical chemistry that is second-to-none in the L.A. Americana scene.” Karaoke will follow at 10 p.m.

SKIP HILL AT FIREHOUSE ART CENTERThe Firehouse Art Center (444 S. Flood) presents a new interactive exhibition from artist Skip Hill. Skip Hill: Works on Paper is a two-month residency that

will afford the general public an opportunity to view Hill’s creative process and production as he uses assorted media and drawing techniques to create

dynamic works on paper.

VETERANS IN FOCUS AT VISIT NORMANVisit Norman (309 E. Main) hosts Veterans In Focus, an exhibition of

photography by military veterans who participated in a nine-week course at the Norman Veterans Center. Participants explored composition, vignettes,

light, perspective, and the use of personal narratives in photography. Part of the Oklahoma Arts Council’s Arts and the Military Initiative, the photography

course was the first of three courses being organized at the center by the Oklahoma Arts Council in partnership with the Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs. The exhibition is made possible in part through the

generosity of the Firehouse Art Center, and is curated by the photography instructor Sarah Engel-Barnett.

CODAK SMITH AT STUDIO INKStudio Ink (220 E. Main) will be hosting Stillwater-born, Los Angeles-based, award-winning graphic designer, tattoo artist and street artist Codak Smith. Check out his unique mixed media approach to subtle uses of color and line work in his paintings, illustrations, collages and t-shirts. Ashley Primm will be

offering specially discounted Valentine’s Day themed tattoos, DJ Timmy B will be spinning jams, and refreshments for all will be provided!

MISS BROWN TO YOU // CONNIE SEABOURN AT THE DEPOTThe Depot Gallery (200 S. Jones) hosts artist Connie Seabourn and her exhibition Haunting the Mind: Beings That Fly. Seabourn works in acrylic, watercolor, pastel and prints, but is perhaps best known for her delicate watercolors and bright, bold serigraphs. The Depot will also have musical guest, Miss Brown To You, members Mary Reynolds and Louise Goldberg, who prefer to expand the horizon of every genre they play, including jazz, folk, blues and more.

NORTH WIND STUDIO // COSTELLO AT THE DEPOTSTASH (412 E. Main St.) welcomes their EDO neighbors North Wind Studio

as their featured makers for February. Live music provided by local favorite, Costello. Be sure to swing by STASH for art, music and fun! Start at STASH

and bring a friend!

DARLINE HOBBS // FRANK LAWRENCE AT D.M. WEALTH MANAGEMENT D.M. Wealth Management (201 E. Main) will host artist Darline Hobbs. She began painting as a hobby while living in Thailand, where she and her husband spent thirty-four years as missionaries. She alternates between the mediums of acrylics and oils, depending on the muse. D.M. Wealth Management will also host a musical guest, Frank Lawrence.

L.T.Z AT GUESTROOM RECORDSNorman Arts Council and Guestroom Records (125 E. Main) are collaborating to bring you a hip-hop showcase featuring L.T.Z, Frank Black, Beetyman and Chips, starting at 9 p.m.

JABEE AT OPOLIS Norman Arts Council and Norman Music Festival team up each month to present the 2nd Friday Concert Series. This edition features Oklahoma’s favorite hip-hop artist Jabee, who is prepping to release his latest album Black Future, along with electronic sweetheart duo PVLMS and dynamic singer-songwriter Carter Sampson. The free show takes place at Opolis (113 N. Crawford). Doors open at 8 p.m. with the show starting up at 9 p.m. The show is 21+ only.

PUBLIC NARRATIVE AT MAINSITE MAINSITE Contemporary Art: Home of the Norman Arts Council (122 E. Main) hosts Public Narrative: Story of Self, Us & Now, as presented by The Oklahoma Art Writing and Curatorial Fellowship put on by Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition. It’s a three-part exhibit that focuses on the idea of public narrative and its movement from our internal psyche, to the collective group, to the present and future of our communities. The exhibit was organized by curators Jessica Borusky, Laura Reese, Lauren Scarpello and Liz Rothand and features the work of Kara Hearn, Ronna Pernell, Laura Moriarty, Kim Rice, Beatriz Mayorca, Molly O’Connor and more.

PARTICIPATING NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS:

MAINSITE Contemporary Art: Home of the Norman Arts Council (122 E. Main) hosts Public Narrative: Story of Self, Us & Now, as presented by The Oklahoma Art Writing and Curatorial Fellowship put on by Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition. It’s a three-part exhibit that focuses on the idea of public narrative and its movement from our internal psyche, to the collective group, to the present and future of our communities. The exhibit was organized by curators Jessica Borusky, Laura Reese, Lauren Scarpello and Liz Rothand and features the work of Kara Hearn, Ronna Pernell, Laura Moriarty, Kim Rice, Beatriz Mayorca, Molly O’Connor and more.

The Firehouse Art Center (444 S. Flood) presents a new interactive exhibition from artist Skip Hill. Skip Hill: Works on Paper is a two-month residency that will afford the general public an opportunity to view Hill’s creative process and production as he uses assorted media and drawing techniques to create dynamic works on paper.

The Depot Gallery (200 S. Jones) hosts artist Connie Seabourn and her exhibition Haunting the Mind: Beings That Fly. Seabourn works in acrylic, watercolor, pastel and prints, but is perhaps best known for her delicate watercolors and bright, bold serigraphs. The Depot will also have musical guest, Miss Brown To You, members Mary Reynolds and Louise Goldberg, who prefer to expand the horizon of every genre they play, including jazz, folk, blues and more.

The Norman Public Library (225 N. Webster) will be hosting their second annual “Men Reading Romance Novels” story time starting at 6:30 in the Campbell Gallery Room. This story time will feature male readers presenting selections from romance novels, love poetry, etc.

Visit Norman (309 E. Main) hosts Veterans In Focus, an exhibition of photography by military veterans who participated in a nine-week course at the Norman Veterans Center. Participants explored composition, vignettes, light, perspective, and the use of personal narratives in photography. Part of the Oklahoma Arts Council’s Arts and the Military Initiative, the photography course was the first of three courses being organized at the center by the Oklahoma Arts Council in partnership with the Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs. The exhibition is made possible in part through the generosity of the Firehouse Art Center, and is curated by the photography instructor Sarah Engel-Barnett.

F U L L L I S T I N G :

Visit Norman (309 E. Main) presents a collaboration with Firehouse Art Center to showcase the work of Firehouse photography students in the Visit Norman offices.

FOOD TRUCKS:

The 2nd Friday Food Truck Park (Peters between Main and Gray) will feature a variety of Oklahoma food trucks, depending on weather conditions.

GALLERIES, SHOPS & STUDIOS:

STASH (412 E. Main St.) welcomes their EDO neighbors North Wind Studio as their featured makers for February. Live music provided by local favorite, Costello. Be sure to swing by STASH for art, music and fun! Start at STASH and bring a friend!

North Wind Studio (422 E. Main St.) will be live chainsaw carving with artist Ethan Elgersma.

Robinson’s Repurposed (325 E. Main) is showcasing work from a variety of local artists

The Social Club (209 E. Main) will have artist Stone + Harper, who will be showing clothing made from vintage up-cycled items or from recycled materials. They represent sustainability, creativity, and giving yourself more opportunities for creative self expression in your personal style. They will also host Sarah Nsikak, a 24 year old maker with a heart for creativity and social justice. They are also inviting people to participate in our ‘Community heART INSTALLATION’ where you can come tell someone you love them, you care, you think they are the bomb, you like their hair, whatever you want by sending them a Valentine.

Bigfoot Creative (315 E. Main) will host local artists and a hip-hop showcase featuring Original Flow, Chief Peace, S. Reidy, Retro P and Fugate.

Sandalwood & Sage (322 E. Main) will host their 8th Annual Art Rock featuring art by Mother Earth and new finds from Tucson. Don’t miss the eye popping new wonders on display and the instrumental wonders of the Celtic Contra traditions of Ladies at Play. As always nibbles will be served as well.

The Loop (225 E. Gray St.) will feature a multi-sensory experience just in time for Valentine’s Day. Photography by the fabulous Paige Rains and Richard Jazzar.

D.M. Wealth Management (201 E. Main) will host artist Darline Hobbs. She began painting as a hobby while living in Thailand, where she and her husband spent thirty-four years as missionaries. She alternates between the mediums of acrylics and oils, depending on the muse. D.M. Wealth Management will also host a musical guest, Frank Lawrence.

Artifactory (313 E. Main) will be open, as always, with refreshments and entertainment with bells on!

Coredination Pilates (128 E. Main) will be featuring the photography of Emily Kaplan. She will exhibit photography for children and children’s rooms.

Studio Ink (220 E. Main) will be hosting Stillwater-born, Los Angeles-based, award-winning graphic designer, tattoo artist and street artist Codak Smith. Check out his unique mixed media approach to subtle uses of color and line work in his paintings, illustrations, collages and t-shirts. Ashley Primm will be offering specially discounted Valentine’s Day themed tattoos, DJ Timmy B will be spinning jams, and refreshments for all will be provided!

The Artist Studios above MAINSITE (122 E. Main) will showcase new works by Bill and Juanita Williams. Each will have new items.

Gallery 123 (123 E. Main) is hosting artist Sharon Burchett. Her abstract paintings are created using mixed media and cover a variety of subjects. All are beautifully framed and are original and dramatic in design. Be sure to come view Sharon’s works as well as the works of the other artists of Gallery 123. Paintings, sculptures, jewelry, glassworks and textiles are showcased in the gallery.

Carol Whitney’s Open House (429 S. Flood) finds the longtime Norman artist opening her family home to the public to share decades of her own creations in clay, potter, sculpture, paint and canvas. A founder of the Firehouse Art Center and Jacobson House, Whitney’s own artwork and collections focus on the Oklahoma landscape and its native people.

2ND FRIDAY CONCERTS & PERFORMANCES:

Norman Arts Council and Norman Music Festival team up each month to present the 2nd Friday Concert Series. This edition features Oklahoma’s favorite hip-hop artist Jabee, who is prepping to release his latest album Black Future, along with electronic sweetheart duo PVLMS and dynamic singer-songwriter Carter Sampson. The free show takes place at Opolis (113 N. Crawford). Doors open at 8 p.m. with the show starting up at 9 p.m. The show is 21+ only.

Norman Arts Council and Guestroom Records (125 E. Main) are collaborating to bring you LTZ and Cooki Turner! It’ll start shortly after 7 p.m. and wrap up before 9.

Bluebonnet (321 E. Main) will have Ali Harter and Camille Harp, starting at 10 p.m. The show is smoke free!

Red Brick Bar (311 E. Main) has musical guest Freddy & Francine, an Americana/Soul duo featuring singer songwriters Lee Ferris and Bianca Caruso. Freddy & Francine has be described as “Americana Soul, complete with tight two-part harmonies, engaging songs that will shoot deep into your heart, and a musical chemistry that is second-to-none in the L.A. Americana scene.” Karaoke will follow at 10 p.m.

Michelangelo’s Coffee & Wine Bar (207 E. Main) hosts live music and local artists.

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