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Artster Oklahoma

 Artster Oklahoma is a collaborative project showcasing artists in Oklahoma. The term Artster refers to an individual who chooses a culturally rich lifestyle and maintains a great admiration for various forms of art. Informed and typically altruistic by nature, this individual believes in the power of creative appreciation and collaboration as a means to benefit humanity. Michelle LaVasque and Espanta Steppe set out to find and connect with other Oklahoma artists, artisans, and craftsmen. They craved to learn about talent, the We process, and the human story. Usually, the artists work is on exhibit with only a brief glance at the artists themselves. In this exhibit, the artists are the central focus. They are chronicled at work in their studios through photographs and narratives in the book Artster Oklahoma. Selected photographs from the book and individual artists’ work will be on exhibit from Feb 21st to May 19th of 2019 in the Tulsa World | Lorton Family gallery located on the third floor.

-Oklahoma Hall of Fame

I feel very fortunate to have been included in the Arster Exhibit. It is truly an honor to have been ask by Michelle and Espanta to participate and to hang my work with such a talented group of artists and artisans at the Oklahoma Hall of Fame. My piece that was selected is “Jenna and Sorrely... Pullin’ Their Weight”.

I would love to see you at the opening but if you can’t make it that night and are going to be in the area, be sure to stop in and see all of the beautiful pieces as well as read the story of the artist. The beautiful coffee table book, Artster Oklahoma, will also be available at the Museum Store. 

2/21/2019 - 5/18/2019 
Reception: 2/21/2019  5 pm -7pm

Oklahoma Hall of Fame/ Gaylord Picken Museum
1400 Classen Drive
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73106
United States

405-523-3231