Bartlesville Art Association
217 S. Comanche Ave. @ Frank Phillips Blvd in the Comanche Center
Due to our new roof construction and the Thanksgiving holiday, the BAA Art Center will be closed from Friday, Nov. 15 through Sunday, Dec. 1. We will reopen on Monday, Dec. 2.
HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVERYONE!
BAA's inaugural 6x6 Fundraiser was an enormous success, exceeding our dreams!
A very special THANK YOU to all the generous and talented artists who donated 6X6 mini masterpieces! And thank you to all of the amazing members of our community who turned out to support the BAA! You are the BEST!
A huge thank you to Matt Epperson & Phillips 66 for their invaluable support without which this event would not have happened.
Our community is fortunate to have such an engaged corporate citizen in P66 and supportive employees as Matt Epperson. Their involvement in a myriad of community projects often goes unnoticed. From the BAA and the Bartlesville Community at large – Thank you.
Check out the great 6X6 event pics on our Facebook Page!
Please call 918 332-8463 or email bartlesvilleartassociation@gmail.com to RSVP.
If you wonder if your BAA membership is current, please feel free to call the BAA office at 918-332-8463, Mon – Thurs, 11am – 3pm and we will be happy to check it for you.
Not a BAA member? We would love to have you join us!
Looking for a fun part-time job?
BAA is looking for a part-time office assistant to perform administrative and clerical tasks, manage social media and website, keep the office running smoothly and serve as the first point of contact for students and guests.
Some skills needed are:
- Strong computer skills, with knowledge of Microsoft Office and willingness to learn
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Good organizational skills
- Ability to work independently, with integrity and adaptability
- A heart for the arts and not-for-profit organizations
Location is the BArtlesville Art Assoc. Art Center, 217 S. Comanche Ave. @ Frank Phillips Blvd. in the Comanche Center
Work hours are 11am-3pm Monday through Thursday, 16 hours per week and be able to attend evening monthly board meetings. Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas week.
Pay rate: $15- $18. High School diploma required; former arts experience a plus.
The PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD WINNER in BAA’s 2024 Annual Art Show goes to Jon Lindblom for his 36″ x 36″ painting of Lincoln!
Congratulations Jon! Your incredible talent and generosity are most sincerely appreciated!
Current and upcoming classes:
Classes are held at the BAA Art Center: 217 S. Comanche Ave. @ Frank Phillips Blvd. in the Comanche Center
Ongoing classes and special events
Live Model Drawing on Sundays.
Live Model Drawing on Sunday Afternoons from 2 – 4 pm. Check back for dates in 2025.
$20 walk in per session payable at the door. Free for high-school age students. Open to BAA members and non-members. No registration required. Just show up.
Fully clothed model. Casual. Work independently, no instructor. Bring your own supplies. Easels available at the center.
Held at the BAA Art center, 217 S. Comanche Ave. @ Frank Phillips Blvd. in the Comanche center
December Kids After School Art Class
Grades 1 – 2 will meet from 4:00 – 4:55 pm.
Grades 3 – 5 meet from 5:05 – 6:00 pm.
Wednesday, December 4, 11 and 18
No class Christmas week.
Instructor, Valerie Unruh.
Your young artist will get to explore different art mediums and create masterpieces to bring home! These super fun, project based classes are designed with skill levels appropriate for each grade level.
Open Studio is held at the BAA Art Center, 217 S. Comanche Ave @ Frank Phillips Blvd.
FREE for BAA members!
OPEN STUDIO every Wednesday from 1 – 3:30 pm.
Faciliator, Cheryl Bryan, shares watercolor techniques on the first Wednesday Open Studio of each month. This is one of the most popular events at BAA and one of the benefits of being a member!
Open Studio is held at the BAA Art Center, 217 S. Comanche Ave @ Frank Phillips Blvd.
FREE for BAA members!
OPEN STUDIO every Thursday from 12 – 3 pm.
All easel mediums are welcome: Oils, Acrylics, Pastels, Drawing. Any process where you use a floor or table top easel available at the BAA.
Bill Whitte will facilitate the Easel Open Studio on Thursdays and is willing to provide guidance to painters if you want it.
Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on all the blessings of the past year and beyond. And, one of the best blessings has been our faithful office assistant, MarLo Bailey!
I would like to take this opportunity to thank MarLo, for all the work she has done to keep the BAA running smoothly and keeping all of you informed of the workshops and classes we offer. Marlo has decided to retire at the end of the year. Please join me in thanking her for going the extra mile, for her support and encouragement and attention to detail. We are going to miss her a lot.
But along with this sad news comes an new opportunity for someone to join our team as we continue to move the BAA forward. Here is what we need.
Part-time office assistant to perform administrative and clerical tasks, manage social media and website, keep the office running smoothly and serve as the first point of contact for students and guests.
Some skills needed are:
- Strong computer skills, with knowledge of Microsoft Office and willingness to learn
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Good organizational skills
- Ability to work independently, with integrity and adaptability
- A heart for the arts and not-for-profit organizations
Work hours are 11am-3pm Monday through Thursday, 16 hours per week and be able to attend evening monthly board meetings, closed Thanksgiving and Christmas week.
Pay rate: $15-18
High School diploma required; former arts experience a plus
News Flash!! We are getting a new roof!
We are in the process of coordinating with workman to come and put on a new roof and insulating our space. Because we are not sure exactly when this will happen, please check the website and FB to be sure classes are being held as scheduled. Some slight adjustments may be necessary.
Art that is anything but square!
We have partnered with Phillips 66 to offer 6×6” pieces of artwork for only $66 as a fundraiser for the BAA. We invited our favorite artists from around Bartlesville and the nation to join us in creating artwork that you can own for $66. Each piece fits inside a 6x6x6 inch space and the outcome is simply fantastic! It’s free to attend. There will be food trucks and all the unique beverages that Cooper and Mill can dream up.
There will be hourly drawings to win a 6×6 piece and a blind silent auction for a fantastic and colorful painting donated by Jon Lindblom.
Plus, we have created a fun way for you to carry home your new purchase. There are nearly 200 pieces of art to choose from in a variety of media. And, they are anything but square!
“Using Watercolor to its Full Potential”
There is still time to sign up for this 3 – day Master Series Workshop with instructor Sonya Terpening.
November 12 – 14, 2024 (Tuesday – Thursday) 9 am –4 pm (lunch from 12–1pm)
In this class, you will learn to use watercolor to its potential while still retaining control and detail. Sonya Terpening is a master at letting watercolor be watercolor. She will demonstrate how to work with watercolor’s unique traits rather than fight to overcome them.
Register now. There are only a couple spots available!
BAA is committed to sharing the love of art throughout our vibrant community.
To that end, we have established a scholarship fund for those in need of a bit of help with tuition to attend classes.
For example, did you know that over 20% of the children attending our Summer Art Camp have tuition assistance?
Financial assistance for adults is also available. We ask that adults pay whatever they can towards a class and we’ll make up the rest in exchange for volunteering at FUN BAA events. It’s a win-win for everyone! It’s super easy to apply for tuition assistance with this link.
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Questions? Please email bartlesvilleartassociation@gmail.com.