2026 OVAC Members Show

In collaboration with the Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition, the 2026 OVAC Members Show returns to the Gaylord-Pickens Museum. This vibrant display features both emerging talent and established voices, celebrating the broad range of styels and backgrounds found within the Oklahoma arts community.

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Open date

June 2, 2026

Close date

August 1, 2026

Exhibit type

Rotating

Upcoming programs

Second OHOF Saturdays

Deck the Hall of Fame

December 12, 2026

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Featuring 59 artists from 22 different cities and towns, the 2026 OVAC Members Show celebrates the sheer variety and geographic reach of ourgreat state’s creative community. The gallery is alive with a playful andinnovative spirit, showcasing a mosaic of talent working in a variety of mediums.

This year’s selected works create a lively dialogue between emerging and established artistic voices. While many pieces push the boundaries of modern technique, others evoke the familiar, timeless aesthetics of art history—proving that Oklahoma’s creatives are as diverse as its landscape. Just as we celebrate the people who have shaped our history, we celebrate the artists who are currently drawing, painting, sculpting, and weaving the story of our future.

Featured artist include: Karen Alonso, Amber Andersen, Maria Do Anderson, WhitneyBatres, Carly Bedford, Rachel Benbrook, Robbie Bowman, Angela Browning, ValarieClayton, Taylor Cleveland, Metalmorphosis by Joshua Cook, Rachele Cromer, JackCrouch, Jenny Dillon, L.W. Douglas, Lee Howie, Cassidy Frye, Mykey Garcia-Reyes,Avery Goodfellow, C.G. Hall, Shane Hemberger, Todd Horner, Moussa Isamotu, YuliaKim, Lilly Klontz, Tania Landers, Jay Laxton, T. Long, Jaquelin Lopez, PattiMorgan, Jackie Myers, Lawrence Naff, Paige Nguyen, Laurel Payne, Allyson Phelps,Connie D. Phillips, Maya R, Jason Rafferty, Marium Rana, Timothy Reese, JessicaRoberts, Rebecca Savuto, James Andrew Smith, Behnaz Sohrabian, Chase Spivey, AgnesStadler, Clara Starkwell, Andrea St. Clair, Julie Tabler, Jim Terrell, SuzanneThomas, Amber Bachiochi Thompson, Sean Tyler, Theron Wahkinney, Janis UpdikeWalker, Vicky Watson, Treka Wenner, Candacee White, and Clarence "CJ"Wiley, Jr.

Related events:

Free Reception: Thursday, June 4, 5:30-7:30 p.m. - Gaylord-Pickens Museum
Free Artist Panel: Saturday, July 11, 10:00-11:30 a.m. - Gaylord-Pickens Museum

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