best galleries IN OK
Leslie Powell Gallery
620 SW D Ave, Lawton, OK 73501
The Leslie Powell Gallery is a non-profit organization that showcases artists from the Southwest region of the United States. Housed in one of the oldest buildings in downtown Lawton, which was built in 1907, it originally served as a hotel. The gallery was founded in 1958 by Leslie Powell, a prominent local artist and philanthropist who wanted to promote the cultural and artistic development of the community. The gallery features permanent exhibits of Powell’s paintings and drawings, as well as rotating exhibitions of contemporary art in various media. The gallery also hosts educational programs, workshops, lectures, and special events for the public.
Little D Gallery
3003 Paseo, Oklahoma City, OK 73103
The Little D Gallery is a small but charming art gallery in the Paseo Arts District. It showcases the works of local artist Denise Duong, who creates whimsical and magical paintings, murals, drawings, and installations. The gallery opened in 2020 and welcomes visitors who want to explore Duong’s unique and playful perspective of the world. The gallery also offers workshops, classes, and commissions for those who want to learn from or collaborate with Duong.
Avondale Galleries
5617 N Pennsylvania Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73112
Avondale Galleries is a premier art destination featuring a diverse collection of contemporary and traditional artwork from both established and up-and-coming artists. With a focus on artists from the region, Avondale Galleries celebrates the rich cultural heritage of Oklahoma. The gallery also offers art consultation and in-home installation services.
108 Contemporary
108 E Reconciliation Way, Tulsa, OK 74103
108 Contemporary is a non-profit community arts organization that supports Oklahoma’s contemporary craft artists. Originally founded in 1985 as the Oklahoma Center for Contemporary Art, and later renamed as the Tulsa Center for Contemporary Art, it moved to its current location and adopted its current name in 2013. Located in the beautifully renovated Mathews Warehouse Building, in the center of the re-energized Brady Arts District in downtown Tulsa, the gallery showcases the work of local, national, and international artists. 108 Contemporary also offers various programs and events to engage the community and promote the appreciation of contemporary craft.
Red Earth Arts Center
100 North Broadway Ave., Suite 110, Oklahoma City, OK 73102
The Red Earth Arts Center is a non-profit organization that promotes the traditions of American Indian arts and cultures through education, a premier festival, a museum, and fine art markets. It is located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and showcases rotating exhibits of Native American culture and arts. The center also hosts a respected permanent collection of more than 1,000 items of Native fine art, pottery, basketry, textiles, and beadwork.
