Visual Arts Organizations
The Crucible Foundry
111 E. Tonhawa
Norman, OK 73069
Phone (405) 579-2700
Fax (405) 579-2433
www.thecruciblellc.com
Firehouse Art Center
444 S. Flood Ave.
Norman, OK 73069
Phone (405) 329-4523
Fax (405) 292-9763
www.normanfirehouse.com
Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art
555 Elm St.
Norman, OK 73019
Phone (405) 325-3272
Fax (405) 325-7696
www.ou.edu/fjjma
Ginkgo Tree Arts Center
11010 Alameda Dr.
Norman, OK 73026
Jacobson House Native Art Center
609 Chautauqua Ave.
Norman, OK 73069
Phone (045) 366-1667
Fax N/A
www.jacobsonhouse.com
Oriental Brushwork Society
Phone (405) 329-4006 or (405) 848-5105.
The ORIENTAL BRUSHWORK SOCIETY of America is a non-profit organization of artists and others interested in providing a forum for those wishing to gain knowledge and appreciation of the art of oriental brushwork. Through education programs, activities and exhibits of oriental art, the society hopes to support the artistic endeavors of its members and maintain contact with the ongoing development of oriental brushwork both in the U.S. and abroad. Membership is open to artists and non-artists; annual dues are $15 for individuals, $20 for families, and $5 for full-time high school or college students.
OU College of Fine Arts
540 Parrington Oval, Room 122
Norman, OK 73019
Phone (405) 325-7370
www.ou.edu/finearts
OU School of Art
520 Parrington Oval, Room 202
Phone (405) 325-2691
Fax (405) 325-1668
art.ou.edu
Porcelain Artists of Oklahoma
Phone (405) 366-6328
PORCELAIN ARTISTS OF NORMAN was organized in 1963 with the purpose of cultural and educational promotion of porcelain art. The goals of its members are to become better artists, connoisseurs and patrons of the fine art of porcelain painting. 1988 marked the Silver Anniversary of the group. Porcelain Artists of Norman meets the fourth Thursday of each month. Meetings consist of workshops and demonstrations by guest artists and guest are welcome. Membership dues are $20 a year.
Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History
2401 Chautauqua Ave.
Norman, OK 73072
Phone (405) 325-4712
Fax (405) 325-7699
www.snomnh.ou.edu
Sooner Decorative Artists of Norman
Phone (405) 360-8007
SOONER DECORATIVE ARTISTS OF NORMAN is one of 3 chapters in Oklahoma (300 worldwide) of the National Society of Decorative Painters. The group's purpose is to preserve old and new examples of Tole work and to preserve old painting traditions while embracing all new painting techniques. The group has made ornaments and tree skirts for the Clinton, Gore and Keating Christmas trees. Most recently, the group painted Noah's Ark Wall Mural at the First Christian Church in Moore. Local members have won contests, published and sold books and pattern packets, and created original design for the classes they teach. The group's special project is The Good Shepherd Hospice. Membership dues are $15 per year and meetings are held on the 3rd Saturday of each month.