I am thrilled to announce the exhibition I have been working on since 2019, ArtNow 2021, taking place at Oklahoma Contemporary from July 29 through September 13, 2021! The exhibition’s website is now live, so please visit for more information: https://oklahomacontemporary.org/exhibitions/upcoming/artnow-2021
Press Release:
Organized by Guest Curator Helen Opper, ArtNow 2021 presents a dynamic group of Oklahoma-based artists whose works respond to the complexities of contemporary culture, reflecting the vibrant diversity of contemporary art in Oklahoma.
This year’s ArtNow represents the first iteration of the biennale model, an approach adopted to better showcase the new works of selected artists with active studio practices in Oklahoma.
Marking this inaugural edition is a special exhibition that features a number of Bert Seabourn’s works in recognition of his contribution to the cultural landscape in the state. Seabourn’s works are in national and international collections, and he is the recipient of the Governor’s Arts Award from the Oklahoma Arts Council (1981) and an honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters (1997) from his alma mater, Oklahoma City University. Besides his dedication to art, Seabourn has fostered comradeship in the arts in Oklahoma and has committed his time and talent teaching at Oklahoma Contemporary for many years.
Featured Artists: