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Events & exhibits

Norman Arts Council has established a number of programs to help bring art and culture to the Norman community, including 2nd Friday Norman Art Walks, MAINSITE Contemporary Art, Cultural Connections, Arts in Education initiatives and more.

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Norman Arts Council expands its reach by supporting a number of community arts organizations and events like Norman Music Festival, Sooner Theatre, Jazz in June, The Depot, Resonator & more. Your organization could be eligible, too!

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arts OPPORTUNITIES

To support individual artists, Norman Arts Council, MAINSITE Contemporary Art & Norman Public Arts Board makes a number of art opportunities available. See those and more from a variety of partners and organizations across the state and country.

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What's Happening in Norman Arts

Check out some of our upcoming events and opportunities!

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The Norman Arts Council is happy to announce that applications for the Pre-Qualified Mural Artist Pool are now open! As a part of our Mural Incentive Program, the Pre-Qualified Mural Artist Pool serves to connect businesses and property owners with vetted muralists based in Oklahoma. We invite muralists from Oklahoma to submit their portfolios and a statement that describes their mural style and technique.

To be considered for the Pre-Qualified Mural Artist Pool, please complete the application form here. Previous applicants need not reapply.

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Mural Incentive Program

Matching Funds of up to $10,000 available to Norman Businesses for murals
ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS UNTIL AVAILABLE FUNDS ARE EXHAUSTED

Norman Arts Council is excited to introduce the Mural Incentive Program, a program intended to enhance the cultural landscape of Norman, OK by providing matching funds to property owners who wish to invest in a mural on the exterior of their space. The Public Arts Committee of the Norman Arts Council will consider 1 to 1 matching of up to $10,000 for a new, outdoor, public-facing mural from any muralist of a submitter’s choosing, or through the assistance of Norman Arts’ Pre-Qualified Mural Artist Pool or a Norman Arts guided RFQ process.

Learn more about the program and find the application portal here!

Norman Arts Council Announces Arts & Economic Impact Study Results

Norman Arts Council has announced that Cleveland County nonprofit arts and culture industry generated $36,081,185 in economic activity in 2022, according to the newly released Arts & Economic Prosperity 6 (AEP6), an economic and social impact study conducted by Americans for the Arts. Learn more here.

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Contemporary Art

Norman Arts Council operates and maintains its offices inside MAINSITE Contemporary Art. It hosts numerous exhibitions, events, workshops, performances, concerts and more throughout the year. It's also available for as a venue for event rentals, including meetings, receptions, weddings and more.

MAINSITE Contemporary Art — located at 122 E. Main, Norman — is open 10a-4p Tuesday through Saturday during exhibition windows. The gallery is closed to the public for changeover and installation between exhibitions. Keep up with exhibition schedules at www.mainsitecontemporaryart.com.

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Sponsors

Thanks to the following sponsors for their ongoing support of Norman Arts Council, its operations and programs.

As well as the contributions and support from many more businesses, organizations, families and individuals.

Norman Arts Supporters