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Its been a wonderful, art-event filled spring. Droves of people turned out at Norman Music Festival, Medieval Fair and Mayfair, and even though school is wrapping up and summer is creeping in, but the arts dont stop.

Norman Arts Council invites you to discover the process that goes into an artists work with Norman Open Studios, Summer Breeze is about to roll in to Lions Park and its another action-packed 2nd Friday Norman Art Walk in Downtown Norman, with free concerts, exhibition openings and more for the family to enjoy both this month and throughout the break.

ON THE COVER:ALEJANDRO BAGAJEWICZWWW.NORMANARTS.ORG

JOSHUA BOYDSTONASSOCIATE DIRECTOR

BEST,

Sometimes the process is as beautiful and interesting as the end result. Thats the sentiment behind Norman Arts Councils Norman Open Studios, the fourth of edition takes place Fri-day, May 13 through Saturday, May 15 with an art exhibition that extends through Thursday, May 26 at MAINSITE Contemporary Art, 122 E. Main, Norman.

Open Studios will invite the public at large into the studios and workspaces of seven Nor-man artists, including Bobby Anderson, Alejandro Bagajewicz, Ethan Elgersma, Carlos Men-doza, Haley Prestifilippo and Jason and Amanda Wells.

The bulk of our programming and initiatives supporting visual artists place the finished art work out there for the public to enjoy, but thats not necessarily providing the full picture of what goes into the creative process that went into it, said Joshua Boydston, Associate Di-rector of Norman Arts Council. Norman Open Studios gives people the opportunity to see where all the blood, sweat and tears were poured in creating a piece of art that was forged in hopes of bettering the world if even in the smallest of ways. More often than not, that ex-posure to the process only grows the appreciation for an already beautiful piece of art.

The free, weekend-long event kicks off with an opening reception for the exhibition from 6 to 10 p.m. on Friday, May 13 at MAINSITE in conjunction with the 2nd Friday Norman Art Walk in Down-town Norman. Self-guided tours through each of the artists spaces will be open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 14 with physical maps and passport available at MAINSITE throughout the weekend. The artists will then return on Sunday to discuss their process alongside their finished works at MAINSITE from 1 to 3 p.m.

The artists selected represent a wide range of backgrounds, styles, interests and media. An-derson is a long-time artist with a focus on fiber works and weaving. Bagajewicz creates massive sculptural pieces at a previously abandoned warehouse located near I-35. Ethan Elgersma is a master wood worker who just recently setup shop as North Wind Studio in Downtown Norman with fellow sculptor Ariel Patchin. Carlos Mendoza uses an array of unusual materi-als in his whimsical mosaic creations, while recent Momentum OKC Spotlight Artist Haley Prestifilippo works primarily using graphite on paper. Jason and Amanda Wells found a new home for the Sublime Signs Studio, where Jason does graphic design, sign and banner mak-ing while Amanda paints, works in ceramics and more.

Though weve showcased many Norman artists in the previous three incarnations of Nor-man Open Studios, this year focuses entirely on artists that we havent featured before, cre-ating a brand new experience for those who have taken the tours in prior years, Boydston said. Were always working to expose and support new voices, and we hope the community will come out to discover what these hard-working artists are doing to beautify our city.

Norman Open Studios is presented by Norman Arts Council and made possible through the support of The City of Norman, Republic Bank & Trust, Fowler Auto Group, Kirkpatrick Foun-dation, Oklahoma Arts Council and National Endowment for the Arts.

EXHIBITION OPENING6-10 PM FRIDAY, MAY 13

AT MAINSITE

SELF-GUIDED STUDIO TOURS11 AM - 4 PM SATURDAY, MAY 14

ACROSS NORMAN

ARTIST TALKS1-3 PM SUNDAY, MAY 15

AT MAINSITE

THE ARTISTS

BOBBY ANDERSON

ALEJANDRO BAGAJEWICZ

ETHAN ELGERSMA

CARLOS MENDOZA

HALEY PRESTIFILIPPO

AMANDA WELLS

NORMAN ARTS COUNCIL SEEKS PERCENT FOR ART

PROJECTS MANAGERThe Norman Arts Council (NAC) has contracted with the City of Norman, OK to administer the Norman Forward Percent for Art Projects. NAC seeks an experienced public art professional to serve as the Percent for Art Project Manager. This contract position will report to the Executive Director of the NAC and is responsible for the project management and coordination of $1.2 mil-lion in public art projects as part of the City of Normans Norman Forward initiative.

Percent for Art Project Manager will be responsible for:Communication between NAC, Norman Public Arts Board, City of Norman, Norman Forward Committees, architects/project designers, and artistsPreparation of project scope, project budgets, and timelines for Percent for Art projectsCoordinating team meetingsCoordinating art selection panelsAdministering RFQs and art selection processesCoordinating with Norman Arts Council to promote RFQsCoordinating design reviews with artist and architectsAttending Norman Forward Committee and City Council meetingsPlanning public dedications & celebration activities with Norman Arts Council & City of Norman

For more information on Norman Forward: http://www.normanok.gov/cm/norman-forward

The contract period is July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017 with an option to renew annually until all Norman Forward Percent for Art Projects are complete (approximately 5 years)

Contract fee is $20,000 annually | Deadline for submission: June 17, 2016

Please send cover letter, resume, and list of three references to:

Erinn GavaghanNorman Arts Council122 E. Main StreetNorman, OK 73069erinn@normanarts.org

SUMMER BREEZE ANNOUNCES

SUMMER 16 SERIES

The Depot is proud to announce the musical lineup for the 2016 Summer Breeze Concert Se-ries. The eight free family-friendly Sunday evening concerts, taking place in Lions Park at the corner of Flood and Symmes in Norman, are all scheduled to begin at 7:30 pm. Bring seating, your favorite refreshments (no vendors are allowed) and enjoy these relaxed easy-breezy musical evenings in the park.

May 22, The Dusty 45sThe Dusty 45s deliver their rockin, high energy music at full throttle, keeping fans on their feet and begging for more. The group melds styles ranging from country twang to jump blues and surf to R & B, even adding Dixieland and jazz elements. Infused by a passion for American roots music in all its varied forms, The Dusty 45s blur the line between genres to create a siz-zling sound that is entirely fresh and uniquely their own.

June 5, Orquesta DCalleOrquesta DCalle will have you on your feet dancing to their high energy Latin music.

June 19, WE DREAM DAWNWE DREAM DAWN began as an Elephant Revival side project and quickly grew from its small-town Midwestern/Rocky Mountain roots and blossomed into a unique, earthy blend of dreamy electric folk music. Hailing from rural Oklahoma and Kansas the band Sage Cook (guitar and vocals), Aera Fox (bass) and Weston Hill (drums) is busy representing rural America in a whole new light. After leaving Elephant Revival, Sage has taken to not just growing his own food but his own new sound, one definitely worth checking out.

June 26, Brandy ZdanAlthough Brandy Zdan calls her new, self-titled album her full-length debut, theres no mis-taking this seasoned singer-songwriter for any kind of rookie. For the better part of the last decade, the native Canadian now living in Nashville, TN has garnered acclaim as half of the gothic folk/roots duo Twilight Hotel, with two albums, 2008s Highway Prayer and 2011s When the Wolves Go Blind, nominated for prestigious Juno Awards (Canadas Grammy), as a formidable multi-instrumentalist (touring and recording with the Americana all-girl band the Trishas), and even as a solo artist (with LoneStarMusic hailing her 2013 Lone Hunter EP as a one-woman tour de force.) But according to the artist herself, all of that was merely a prelude to the aptly-titled Brandy Zdan, the most focused expression of her musical identity to date.

COMING THIS SUMMER!

July 10, Kyle Reid and the Low Swingin ChariotsKyle Reid leads the Low Swinging Chariots, in a joyful revelry of original swing tunes that draw from New Orleans, Gypsy Jazz, and Western Swing traditions. Reids original tunes sound at once familiar yet new and exciting, blending elements of these classic American forms with contemporary attitude. The low sonorous quality of Reids voice is well balanced by the hot accents of the rhythm section and the sweet melodies of the brass section.

July 24, Brave ComboTrying to describe Brave Combos music requires a pretty extensive vocabulary at least when it comes to musical styles. For the past three decades the Denton, Texas based quintet has perfected a world music mix that includes salsa, meringue, rock, cumbia, conjunto, polka, zydeco, classical, cha cha, the blues and more. They are Americas Premier Dance band and a rollicking, rocking, rhythmic global journey offering what one critic recently wrote, Even if you come for the party, youll leave with something of a musical education.

Aug. 7, Hosty Duo The Hosty Duo are Mike Hosty, an outstanding guitarist and songwriter, and Michael Byars, a world-class drummer. Their setup is simple, but their individual talents make this two-piece band sound twice its size. Hosty simultaneously tears through gritty slide leads, blows har-monica and or Kazoo and uses foot pedals to stomp bass lines. And Tic Tac Byars puts it all in a rock-solid groove. Their superb style of bluesy roots rock combines with imaginative songs about nights spent in jail or dinosaurs or affairs of the heart to make one of the most entertaining shows anyone could hope to see.

Aug. 21, The Mulligan BrothersThe Mulligan Brothers met playing in bars in Mobile, Alabama and their name means second chances. Their second album, Via Portland, is being played on radio stations across the coun-try and The Mulligan Brothers are listed in the Alternate Root Magazines Top 50 of 2015--So Far. The music is still a blend of alt-country, blues, and folk that sounds like the Lumineers with a hot fiddle and the song writing of Townes Van Zandt, but Via Portland is a smoother album with more harmony and background vocals and dynamics in the instrumentation.

Summer Breeze Concerts are made possible, in part, by grants from the Oklahoma Arts Coun-cil and the Norman Arts Council, from Sponsors Skye Diers, Gingerbread Nursery School and Republic Bank and Trust; from Contributors Tom McAuliffe, Don Cies Real Estate; Dentists Jamie Belknap, Donna Sparks and Kristen Campbell at Norman Smile Center; Andi Berry, Wyoming Art Therapy; Backwoods; Edward Jones; 2 Green Chicks; The Mont; Montford Inn; and from Friends Nancy McClellan, Sooner Carpet Cleaning & Restoration, and Neighbors Bob Schlegel and Becca Hewes of Yogalife. Major in-kind support comes from Norman Parks and Recreation Department.

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BETHANY YOUNG AT THE SOCIAL CLUB

The Social Club (209 E. Main) will host Bethany Young, a natural light photographer who can typically be found chasing a sunset sky through the fields of Oklahoma with her camera in hand. A living example that wanderlust is a real condition, Bethany travels as often as possible to discover new landscapes and capture their unique beauty. This collection features landscape images printed on wood, showcasing her journey down the West Coast from Vancouver to San Diego. Tasty cocktails and treats will be served!

JOHN DEMPSEY AT RED BRICK BARRed Brick Bar (311 E. Main) will have John Dempsy, a singer/songwriter from the central Texas area. His career has spanned 15+ years now encompassing styles from classic country to outlaw country to blues and rock and roll. He will begin at 7 p.m., and karaoke will follow.

DOUGLAS GORDON AT D.M. WEALTH MANAGEMENTD.M. Wealth Management (201 E. Main) will host artist Douglas Gordon, born in Vancouver, Canada and raised in Scotland; he now lives and creates art in Central Oklahoma. His abstracts are always full of colour and movement; he pours his soul into each and every piece that he creates regardless of the size and type of the chosen medium. He is equally at home painting on glass, mirrors, metal, wood, brick or actual canvas. As always, Frank Lawrence is their musical guest.

JOSH JONES AT GRAY OWL COFFEEGray Owl Coffee (223 E. Gray) will have new works by Josh Jones. Jones is an

artist currently living in Oklahoma.

NORMAN OPEN STUDIOS AT MAINSITE CONTEMPORARY ARTMAINSITE Contemporary Art: Home of the Norman Arts Council (122 E. Main) presents an opening reception for the exhibition being held in conjunction with Norman Open Studios, which invites the community to see where local artists work and create! Featured artists include Bobby Anderson, Alejandro Bagajewicz, Ethan Elgersma, Carlos Mendoza, Haley Prestifilippo and Jason & Amanda Wells, who will all showcase select works in their wide array of media. Samuel Regan and Colin Nance will also perform a pair of ambient music sets from 7 to 9 p.m.

BAJRA INC. AT SANDALWOOD & SAGESandalwood & Sage (322 E. Main) will host Bajra Inc. with imports from Nepal, Henna Tattoos by Lubna, free 5-minute sessions of Healing Touch with Jan Reed and select excerpts from the exhibit The Art of Belonging, Childrens Foster Care Experience Expressed through Art & Poetry.

MITSUNO REEDY AT THE DEPOTThe Depot Gallery (200 S. Jones) will exhibit the beautifully realistic

paintings of long time Norman artist Mitsuno Reedy. Dances With Brushes is composed of the portraits, still life and landscape paintings that Reedy

has been creating since the mid 70s. Previously known for her pastels, the native of Osaka, Japan now primarily works in oils.

FLOWER POWER LOCAL MARKET // DAN HARRIS AT STASHSTASH (412 E. Main St.) welcomes our local farmers and makers to East Downtown from 6 to 10 p.m. Enjoy a farmers market party with food trucks, live music, art, produce, and bedding plants ready for purchase. The Loaded Bowl and The Midway Deli will serve up their signature healthy comfort foods!! STASHs featured artist is local pottery legend, Dan Harris.

FAC FACULTY AT FIREHOUSE ART CENTERThe Firehouse Art Center (444 S. Flood) will be hosting its annual FAC Faculty Exhibition, which showcases recent faculty artwork. The multi-disciplinary exhibition highlights the artistry and skill of the Firehouses educational instructors and provides an opportunity for community members and students to connect with these individuals and their personal artwork.

SPORTS WITH SOFTAWARE & SARDASHHH AT OPOLIS Norman Arts Council and Norman Music Festival team up each month to

present the 2nd Friday Concert Series. Fresh from Norman Music Festival, this month showcases the summer-friendly sounds of indie pop outfits

Sports and Softaware, along with the soulful beats of Sardashhh. The free show takes place at Opolis (113 N. Crawford). Doors open at 8 p.m. with the

show scheduled to start at 10 p.m.

BLINDS AT GUESTROOM RECORDS Random Noise at Guestroom Records (125 E. Main) will feature Blinds (Nashville) and noise project Holy Hills, starting at 7 p.m.

PARTICIPATING NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS:

The Depot Gallery (200 S. Jones) will exhibit the beautifully realistic paintings of long time Norman artist Mitsuno Reedy. Dances With Brushes is composed of the portraits, still life and landscape paintings that Reedy has been creating since the mid 70s. Previously known for her pastels, the native of Osaka, Japan now primarily works in oils.

MAINSITE Contemporary Art: Home of the Norman Arts Council (122 E. Main) presents an opening reception for the exhibition being held in conjunction with Norman Open Studios, which invites the community to see where local artists work and create! Featured artists include Bobby Anderson, Alejandro Bagajewicz, Ethan Elgersma, Carlos Mendoza, Haley Prestifilippo and Jason & Amanda Wells, who will all showcase select works in their wide array of media. Samuel Regan and Colin Nance will also perform a pair of ambient music sets from 7 to 9 p.m.

The Firehouse Art Center (444 S. Flood) will be hosting its annual FAC Faculty Exhibition, which showcases recent faculty artwork. The multi-disciplinary exhibition highlights the artistry and skill of the Firehouses educational instructors and provides an opportunity for community members and students to connect with these individuals and their personal artwork.

The Norman Public Library (225 N. Webster) will again host Adult Story Time beginning at 6:30 in the Gallery Room. The theme will be book adaptations, reading from books that have been adapted for television or movies. Several books will be on display as well, coupled with the movie that was based on them, so there will be tons of recommendations. Not to mention popcorn and candy, because who can talk about movies without them!

FOOD TRUCKS:

The 2nd Friday Food Truck Park (Peters between Main and Gray) will feature a variety of Oklahoma food trucks, depending on weather conditions.

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GALLERIES, SHOPS & STUDIOS:

Gray Owl Coffee (223 E. Gray) will have new works by Josh Jones. Jones is an artist currently living in Oklahoma.

STASH (412 E. Main St.) welcomes our local farmers and makers to East Downtown from 6 to 10 p.m. Enjoy a farmers market party with food trucks, live music, art, produce, and bedding plants ready for purchase. The Loaded Bowl and The Midway Deli will serve up their signature healthy comfort foods!! STASHs featured artist is local pottery legend, Dan Harris.

Robinsons Repurposed (325 E. Main) is showcasing work from a variety of local artists.

The Social Club (209 E. Main) will host Bethany Young, a natural light photographer who can typically be found chasing a sunset sky through the fields of Oklahoma with her camera in hand. A living example that wanderlust is a real condition, Bethany travels as often as possible to discover new landscapes and capture their unique beauty. This collection features landscape images printed on wood, showcasing her journey down the West Coast from Vancouver to San Diego. Tasty cocktails and treats will be served!

The Crucible (110 Tonhawa) will showcase their Bronze Sculpture gallery with traditional and contemporary works by local and nationally known artists. Their skilled metal workers have produced many bronze sculptures around the state including The Guardian on the Capitol Dome. Technician/artists with 25 years experience will be on hand to talk about our process and answer your questions.

Bigfoot Creative (315 E. Main) will feature two artists for the month of May: Sue Peters and Shannon Smith.

Sandalwood & Sage (322 E. Main) will host Bajra Inc. with imports from Nepal, Henna Tattoos by Lubna, free 5-minute sessions of Healing Touch with Jan Reed and select excerpts from the exhibit The Art of Belonging, Childrens Foster Care Experience Expressed through Art & Poetry.

Adam & Eve (218 E. Main) host a fundraiser for the Norman Arts Council from 6 p.m. to midnight. 10% of every sale during the fundraiser will go on to support Norman Arts Council programs and initiatives. A string quartet comprised of past and present members of the University of Oklahoma Civic Orchestra will be performing in store. Catie Rinderknecht will also play some original compositions written by composer Jonathan Annis; who will be available for a meet and greet. Dr. Pamela L. Wilson of Red Earth Osteopathic Medicine will be doing demonstrations and be available for questions, and they are excited to Host Eli Grant for the release of her latest installment in the Starla Cascade series, The Red Medal of Passion.

Scissortail School of Art (123 E. Main) will have an artist market from 6 to 9 p.m. Please stop by and join them!

The Loop (225 E. Gray St.) features otherworldly photography by homeschooling parents Paige Rains and Richard Jazzar. Check out our fun Speed Oiling Circuit and Gift Basket full of Young Living Essential Oils!

D.M. Wealth Management (201 E. Main) will host artist Douglas Gordon, born in Vancouver, Canada and raised in Scotland; he now lives and creates art in Central Oklahoma. His abstracts are always full of colour and movement; he pours his soul into each and every piece that he creates regardless of the size and type of the chosen medium. He is equally at home painting on glass, mirrors, metal, wood, brick or actual canvas. As always, Frank Lawrence is our musical guest.

Artifactory (313 E. Main) will be open! Come check out all of their new vintage goodies they have in store as well as checking out all of the exciting classes they have coming up!

Studio Ink (220 E. Main) will feature local artist, Jawn Babbitt. Brendon Williams will be doing $10 portraits, and refreshments for all!

The Artist Studios above MAINSITE (122 E. Main) will showcase new works by Bill and Juanita Williams. Each will have new items.

Gallery 123 (123 E. Main) is featuring exciting artwork by artist Dave Boeck, with many colorful drawings and prints on display. The artists of Gallery 123 continually update their displays, so whether youre seeking paintings, stained glass, textiles, jewelry, or sculptures, Gallery 123 offers one-of-a-kind artwork that you will love. Come see them on 2nd Friday and enjoy delicious refreshments as you view the art!

BOLD Multimedia (215 W. Main) will be hosting artist Teresa Collado and a band will be playing live music.

North Wind Studio (425 E. Main) will have local, live edge wood slab wood and metal art furniture.

2ND FRIDAY CONCERTS & PERFORMANCES:

Norman Arts Council and Norman Music Festival team up each month to present the 2nd Friday Concert Series. Fresh from Norman Music Festival, this month showcases the summer-friendly sounds of indie pop outfits Sports and Softaware, along with the soulful beats of Sardashhh. The free show takes place at Opolis (113 N. Crawford). Doors open at 8 p.m. with the show scheduled to start at 10 p.m.

Random Noise at Guestroom Records (125 E. Main) will feature Blinds (Nashville) and noise project Holy Hills.

Michelangelos Coffee & Wine Bar (207 E. Main) will have McMichael School of Music Showcase from 7 to 9 p.m.! Theyll feature guitarists, vocalists, singer-songwriters and more.

Red Brick Bar (311 E. Main) will have John Dempsy, a singer/songwriter from the central Texas area. His career has spanned 15+ years now encompassing styles from classic country to outlaw country to blues and rock and roll. He will begin at 7 p.m., and karaoke will follow.

Puebla After Art Walk (305 E. Main) will feature local bands.