Piano instructor is Music Teacher Hall of Fame inductee ART NOTES
Project seeks submissions for exhibit on opioid crisis
TULSA — University of Tulsa’s Oklahoma Center for the Humanities is partnering with the Into Light Project to bring attention to the opioid crisis and remember Oklahomans who have died as a result of substance abuse.
Into Light is curating an exhibit that will feature 40 Oklahomans who have passed away from drug overdoses. The exhibit will feature original graphite portraits of these individuals, accompanied by written narratives on their lives. After the exhibition’s run, each portrait is framed and gifted to the families of the deceased.
Submissions will close on June 30 or until all 40 spots are filled. To apply, go to intolightproject.org/submit-application-oklahoma. The exhibit will be on display Oct. 4-Dec. 21, 2024, at 101 Archer.
EDMOND — Local piano teacher Jennifer Mihee Song has been inducted into the Steinway & Sons Music Teacher Hall of Fame, a prestigious designation recognizing the work of North America’s most committed and passionate piano educators. She was nominated by Edmond Music.
As the local Steinway & Sons piano dealership, Edmond Music, 3400 S Broadway, has been supporting local musicians for nearly 50 years. Song was nominated for her incredible dedication to the advancement of her students.
Born in South Korea, Song had the honor to perform at Carnegie Hall in the New York Artist International Winner Series for solo recital. She has a distinguished career that includes competition wins and international performances.
For more information, go to steinway.com.
Gallery features works of woodcarver
GUTHRIE — Terra Rosa Art Gallery and Creative Space, 111 E Oklahoma Ave., is showcasing several songbird and waterfowl woodcarvings by Oklahoma artist Brooks Wilson.
Wilson is a second-generation woodcarver. When he was younger, he was in
volved with the family business, Wilson's Decoys. He spent many years displaying his creations at art shows across the United States.
Wilson returned to his artistic roots in 2020 with waterfowl and songbird woodcarvings. He now spends his days carving in the woodshop or painting in his art studio.
For more information, go to brookswilsonart.com and terrarosagallery.com.
BIPOC artists can apply for mural competition
Arts Council Oklahoma City is searching for talented artists from the Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) community to participate in the Fresh Paint Mural Project at the 58th annual Festival of the Arts.
In partnership with the Oklahoma City Thunder, the project will connect five local BIPOC artists with prominent local art mentors to create a mural with the artists having full creative freedom. The murals will be on display at the Festival of the Arts April 25-28.
Selected artists will attend paint days at the OKC Farmers Public Market in February and March and will be coached by art mentors Denise Duong and Jaiye Farrell every step of the process.
Applications are open until Jan. 5 and all submissions must include at least three examples of the artist's work. For more information, call 405-270-4848 or go to artscouncilokc.com.
Jewel Box Theatre season tickets now on sale
Season tickets to Jewel Box Theatre's Classic Season 66 are on sale through Jan. 2. Patrons may see all six productions for $90.
The season includes “I Hate Hamlet,” directed by Richard Lemin; “On Golden Pond,” directed by Denise Hughes; “The Mousetrap,” directed by Terry Veal; “The Sweet Delilah Swim Club,” directed by Billie Thrash; “Charley's Aunt,” directed by Deborah Franklin; and “Dracula,” directed by Don Taylor.
For more information, go to jewelboxokc.com, email jbt.boxoffice@gmail.com or call 405-521-1786.
Downtown library hosts ‘Young at Art’ exhibit
The Ronald J. Norick Downtown Library will showcase “Young at Art,” an exhibit of original art by Caldecott winners and honorees, as well as original editions of these books from the 1920s-2010s. The exhibit is free and open to the public and will run Dec. 18-Jan. 17. The exhibit offers a story walk and reflection book with prompts and information on the featured artists.
Exhibit-related programming will be offered every Tuesday through Saturday during the exhibition. A story time will start at 2 p.m. each day followed by an “Inspiration Lab” from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.
The Caldecott Medal, named after 19th-century illustrator Randolph Caldecott, is given each year to the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children.
The exhibit goes beyond a typical museum display and offers interactive elements that allow visitors of all ages to engage with the artwork and make connections.
For more information, visit metrolibrary.org/youngatart.