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P A R T I C I P A T I N G BUSINESSES & ORGANIZATIONS

2 N D F R I D A Y

NORMAN ART WALK

PRESENTED BY

ARTIFACTORYART STUDIOS ABOVE

MAINSITEBIGFOOT CREATIVE

THE BLUEBONNET BARBOLD MULTIMEDIA

COREDINATION PILATESTHE DEPOT GALLERY

D.M. WEALTH MANAGEMENTDOPE CHAPEL

DREAMER CONCEPTSFIREHOUSE ART CENTER

GALLERY 123

GRAY OWL COFFEEGUESTROOM RECORDS

THE LOADED BOWLLOVEWORKS

MAINSITE CONTEMPORARY ART

MT EXPRESSMICHELANGELO’S

COFFEE & WINE BARNORMAN ARTS COUNCIL

NORMAN MUSIC FESTIVAL

NORMAN PUBLIC LIBRARY

OPOLIS PIONEER LIBRARY SYSTEM

RED BRICK BARROBINSON’S REPURPOSED

SANDALWOOD & SAGESCISSORTAIL SCHOOL OF ART

THE SOCIAL CLUBSTASH

STUDIO INKVISIT NORMAN

& MORE!

SPONSORS

NONPROFITS

WHAT: Opening Reception for From Earthsea to Fantasy WHERE: MAINSITE Contemporary Art, 122 E. Main

WHEN: 6 to 10 p.m.ABOUT: MAINSITE Contemporary Art: Home of the Norman Arts Council debuts From

Earthsea to Fantasy: A Literary & Visual Exploration of the Genre. The exhibit is a collaboration between Norman Arts Council and The Pioneer Library System, in celebration of the National

Endowment for the Arts’ Big Read selection: A Wizard of Earthsea. Featured artists A.K. Westerman and G. Patrick Riley will be joined by Earthsea Art Submissions from a contest held earlier this year. Youth Art activities will take place through the evening, with the art

contest award presentation set for 7 p.m.

WHAT: The Oklahoma Panhandle State University Faculty ExhibitionWHERE: Firehouse Art Center, 444 S. Flood

WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m.ABOUT: The Firehouse Art Center has partnered with the faculty of Oklahoma Panhandle

State University’s art department to present an exhibition featuring their multi-disciplinary wor, include artists J. Bryon Test, Brent Shoulders, Larry Wiggins, Yvonne Sangster and David Elder.

WHAT: Firehouse Art Center Student Photography ShowWHERE: Visit Norman, 309 E. Main

WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m.ABOUT: Firehouse Art Center is collaborating with Visit Norman to showcase the work of

Firehouse photography students.

WHAT: Opening Reception for As Yet UnNamed + Mariachi MusicWHERE: The Depot, 200 S. Jones

WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m.ABOUT: The Depot Gallery debuts As Yet UnNamed, an art exhibition centered around the sketchbooks of the late Oklahoma artist O. Gail Poole as curated by

Jonathan Fowler with guests Dr. Neil Chapman and Nicole Poole.

WHAT: Dreamer 57: The Hope Camera ProjectWHERE: Dreamer Concepts: A Community Art Space, 428 E. Main

WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m.ABOUT: Dreamer Concepts: A Community Art Space presents Dreamer 57: The

Hope Camera Project, a joint venture between the Absentee Shawnee Meth-Suicide Prevention Program and the Urban Indian 5 Association working with American

Indian children and teens to promote self-esteem and healthy living through creative expression. 19 students aged 6-17 were handed disposable cameras to take pictures of what hope looks like them, with selections from each student on display in this

exhibition.

WHAT: 2nd Friday Adult Story Time: Dino FictionWHERE: Norman Public Library, 225 N. Webster

WHEN: 6 to 7:30 p.m.ABOUT: Pioneer Library System is beginning a new, monthly 2nd Friday

program! The 2nd Friday Adult Story Time will take place 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the Gallery Room of the Norman Public Library. May’s theme is Dino Fiction, in

celebration of Jurassic World. Drinks and snacks will be on hand!

SAUCEE SICILIAN

PINKY’S ROLLING FRESH

THE HEALTHY HIPPO

WOOD-FIRED PIZZA + PASTA + SANDWICHES

HEALTH-CONSCIOUS EATS

HEALTHY COMFORT FOOD

FOOD TRUCKS

LA GUMBO YA YACAJUN CLASSICS

GYPSY JUICECLEANSING DRINKS & SALADS

SNOW SMORESNO CONES AND SMORES

AT THE

2ND FRIDAY FOOD TRUCK PARK

AT STASH

CORNER OF MAIN & SANTA FE(LOVEWORKS PARKING LOT)

412 E. MAIN STREET(EAST OF PORTER)

MT EXPRESS

THE LOADED BOWLTEX-MEX TACOS & TREATS

SATISFYING VEGAN & GLUTEN FREE OPTIONS

STUDIOS, SHOPS,

GALLERIES & MORE

WHAT: Featured Artist Amy SandersWHERE: The Social Club, 209 E. Main

WHEN: 6 to 10 p.m.ABOUT: The Social Club welcomes featured artist Amy Sanders, a talented maker

of things who works mainly in ceramics and sculpture, exploring the themes of light v. dark and transformation. The salon is launching a new hair product line, and there will

be special treats and drinks to celebrate their debut!

WHAT: Featured Artist Felix BleschWHERE: STASH, 412 E. Main

WHEN: 6 to 10 p.m.ABOUT: STASH is excited to present the work of featured artist Felix Blesch, a printmaker and interdisciplinary artist focusing on the realm of imagination. She

creates scenes from her mindspace using vivid colors and layers of textures around the themes of myth, religion and nature.

WHAT: Opening Reception for Identity of Torment/Self-RestorationWHERE: Dope Chapel, 115 S. Crawford

WHEN: 6 to 10 p.m.ABOUT: Dope Chapel is open with a new exhibit from artists Eli Casiano and Blake Stewart. Stereolitho and HOG will be joining in as musical entertainment.

WHAT: Featured Artists Charles “Caleb” BurgessWHERE: Studio Ink, 220 W. Main

WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m.ABOUT: Studio Ink presents works by Charles “Caleb” Burgess, a collection using a non-

traditional color palette to show us the richness in everyday life. Refreshments will be served.

WHAT: Artifactory OpeningWHERE: Artifactory, 313 E. Main

WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m.ABOUT: Artifactory is open with unique finds and art for your viewing pleasure.

WHAT: Open StudiosWHERE: Artist Studios above MAINSITE, 122 E. Main

WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m.ABOUT: The Artist Studios above MAINSITE have new works by Bill and Juanita Williams

up for viewing.

WHAT: Featured MakersWHERE: Robinson’s Repurposed, 325 E. Main

WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m.ABOUT: Robinson’s Repurposed has items given an artistic touch by makers from

all over town.

WHAT: Featured Artists + Limited Edition PrintsWHERE: Bigfoot Creative, 315 E. Main

WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m.ABOUT: Bigfoot Creative is showcasing a variety of local artists and more!

WHAT: Live DJ & FoodWHERE: BOLD Multimedia, 215 W. Main

WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m.ABOUT: BOLD Multimedia will be open with a live DJ, beverages and a food truck out front!

WHAT: Featured Artist Mary ThomasWHERE: Coredination Pilates, 128 E. Main

WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m.ABOUT: Coredination Pilates hosts featured artist and photographer Mary Thomas.

WHAT: Bajra Imports Trunk ShowWHERE: Sandalwood & Sage, 322 E. Main

WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m.ABOUT: Sandalwood & Sage will host a trunk show with Bajra Imports, featuring

handicrafts from Nepal.

WHAT: Featured Artist Francisca Bobby Atkins + Music by Frank Lawrence WHERE: D.M. Wealth Management in the Financial Building, 201 E. Main

WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m.ABOUT: D.M. Wealth Management invites you in to view new works by Bobby Atkins.

WHAT: Gallery 123 ReunionWHERE: Gallery 123, 123 E. Main

WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m.ABOUT: Gallery 123 will have a special showing of former Gallery 123 artists, so

come up to see what the gallery’s old friends have created!

2ND FRIDAY SHOWS

& PERFORMANCES

WHAT: 2nd Friday Concert Series: Sudie with Deus Eyeslow, Jimi Wonder, Boare and Celadon City

WHERE: Opolis, 113 N. CrawfordWHEN: 8 p.m. to 12 a.m.

ABOUT: Norman Arts Council and Norman Music Festival present the 2nd Friday Concert Series. This edition indie/R&B singer Sudie out of Dallas, along with

Oklahoma hip-hop duo Deus Eyeslow, dream rap crooner Jimi Wonder and electronic artist Boare. The show takes place at Opolis. Doors open at 8 p.m., and the show

starts at 9 p.m. It’s free, but 21+ only!

WHAT: Random Noise: Calabar + sun riahWHERE: Guestroom Records, 125 E. Main

WHEN: 7:15 to 9 p.m.ABOUT: Norman Arts Council and Guestroom Records are collaborating to bring you

Random Noise, an eclectic series bringing you even more free music during the art walk. This month features krautrockers Calabar along with experimental songwriter sun riah. It’ll start at

7:15 p.m. and wrap up before 9!

WHAT: Red Dirt Poetry Team and Kierston WhiteWHERE: Bluebonnet Bar, 321 E. Main

WHEN: 10 p.m.ABOUT: The Bluebonnet Bar is alive with slam poetry by the Red Dirt Poetry

Team and a performance by Kierston White.

WHAT: Brian Kelly + KaraokeWHERE: Red Brick Bar, 311 E. Main

WHEN: 8 p.m.ABOUT: Red Brick Bar has Brian Kelly playing this 2nd Friday Norman Art Walk,

followed by karaoke at 10 p.m.