CALL FOR ENTRIES
Art drop off is not until Saturday, September 28.
Printed prospectus and entry forms are available at the BAA, 217 S. Comanche Ave @ Frank Phillips Blvd. (Comanche Center) during office hours Mon – Thurs, 11am – 3pm .
Show & Sale: October 4 – October 30, 2024 Bartlesville Community Center – Lyon Gallery
Opening Reception & Silent Auction ~ Friday, October 4 from 5 – 7PM
Judge: Clayton J. Beck III
All artworks must be for sale.
BAA members and non-members may enter up to 2 pieces. The show will be limited to the first 100 entries submitted.
FEES
BAA members: $30 per entry
Non-members: $35 per entry
Students 9 – 12 grade: Free
Entries close end-of -day Sunday, September 15.
Drop off artwork on Saturday, September 28, 11 AM – 3 PM
Oil painting by this year’s show judge Clayton J. Beck III.
Download this prospectus for all information. *Please note, some rules have changed from previous years.
Don’t miss Beck’s 3-day oil painting workshop October 1 – 3.
Clayton is an outstanding artist and teacher. He will pass along ideas and techniques he has learned over his career and while he studied with Richard Schmid.
Check out his class webpage at this link Oil Painting Workshop to see examples of his excellent work and register. Don’t wait too long; there are a limited number of spots available.
Bartlesville Art Association
Located at 217 S. Comanche Ave. @ Frank Phillips Blvd. in the Comanche Center
Current and upcoming classes:
BAA art classes are open to members and non-members.
Tuition assistance is available.
Ongoing classes and special events
Live Model Drawing on Sundays.
Live Model Drawing on Sunday Afternoons from 2 – 4 pm, September 8 & 22.
$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
Kids After School Art Class
PRO-RATED TUITION NOW AVAILABLE for remaining 3 sessions Sept 11, 18 & 25.
Grades 1 – 2 will meet from 4:00 – 4:55 pm.
Grades 3 – 5 meet from 5:05 – 6:00 pm.
Wednesday, September 4, 11, 18 & 25.
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.aining
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 – 4 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!
NOTICE*** Thursday Open Studio sessions have resumed meeting as of August 22.
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.
Bill Whitte will facilitate the Easel Open Studio on Thursdays and is willing to provide guidance to painters if you want it.
“Art 101” Classes are taught by BAA members for BAA members. You get one FREE “Art 101” class with your annual membership. These short, casual classes are a GREAT way to explore new mediums, stretch your wings and try something new.
Remaining "Art 101" classes for 2024 ~ All classes are on Saturday
Sept 21, 1 – 4 pm Sewing a zippered purse – Joan Phillips – bring your sewing machine.
Oct 12, 2 – 4 pm Beginning Pastels – Anne Spoon
Nov 2, 2 – 4 pm Beginning Watercolor Painting – Amy Jenkins
To register for an “Art 101” class please email bartlesvilleartassociation@gmail.com or call the office: 918-332-8463, Monday – Thursday, 11 am – 3 pm.
Can’t decide? Want to take more than your one FREE class? You can! Each additional “Art 101” class for members is $40. Non-members welcome for a $40 fee.
Want to join BAA and get your free “Art 101” class? Join here, we would love to have you as a member.
You do not have to be an artist to join the BAA. Anyone with an appreciation for art and a desire to support the arts in Bartlesville is encouraged to join us.
Fall is here and the BAA has a great line up of weekly classes and workshops for everyone.
Our events and workshops are designed to give you an opportunity to get back into the arts at several levels, ranging from the absolute beginner to the more advanced artist. Our programs are taught by local and regional artists who are also experienced instructors. Plan now to join us this fall and try something new.
This year, BAA developed a Master’s Workshop series to bring nationally known artists to our community. Here are two of our upcoming workshops.
Oil Painting Workshop
In October Clayton J Beck III will offer a 3-day workshop in oils. Don’t miss this opportunity to study with a man who studied with the late Richard Schmid. His aim is to show the story behind what often appears to be an ordinary scene… through painting in front of the subject. Clayton will help students find spontaneity, excitement and a greater comfort level painting
Watercolor Workshop
Then in November we will welcome Sonya Terpening to Bartlesville for a 3-day workshop. You will learn to use watercolor to its full potential while still retaining control and detail. Sonya 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.
The BAA strives to offer quality instruction in a relaxed yet challenging learning environment. Our classes are open to members and non-members. Here are highlights of just a few of our SUPER fun classes coming up in September.
After School Kids Art
After school art classes are back on Wednesdays starting September 4th. Grades 1 – 2 meet from 4:00 – 4:55 pm. Grades 3 – 5 meet from 5:05 – 6:00 pm. Valerie is well known for her Paint Your Pet classes at BAA. She is an art teacher and owns the Artist Retreat in Collinsville. Pro-rated tuition available.
Paint Your Pet
Back by popular demand. Valerie Unruh’s Paint Your Pet Party returns Saturday, September 14 from 2 – 5 pm. In this popular class you create an acrylic painting of your pet with a little help from Valerie. All skill levels! For adults including high school age. Cost: $65.00 ~ Includes all supplies..
Josh Waddell class
For kids age 10 – 14, Josh Waddell will be offering two classes this fall, “Repurposed Robots: Making Robots Out of Found Objects”, on September 26 and October 26.
2024 Annual Art Show & Sale Update
There is still space available in the upcoming annual show. Enter now. BAA members and non-members may enter up to 2 pieces. Entries close end-of -day Sunday, Sept. 15. Drop off artwork on Saturday, Sept. 28. All artworks must be for sale. Opening Reception & Silent Auction ~ Friday, Oct. 4 from 5 – 7 PM
Special thanks to those who have already volunteered to help get the show up and ready and for our many faithful sponsors and donors. You are the heart of the BAA. We may still need more volunteers. Watch for more information on where we need your help with the show. We will contact you soon. |
Save the date ~ Saturday, November 9
Join us for our inaugural 6×6 fundraiser, Saturday, Nov. 9 from 3 – 8 pm at Cooper and Mill Brewing Co. Sponsored by Phillips 66, all artworks are 6″ x 6″ and priced at $66 each.
The turn out on Saturday, Aug 24, for the art history presentation by Tom Graves was fantastic. “Thank you” to Tom and to all who attended. We hope you enjoyed it as much as BAA did in hosting it. Please check our website for more upcoming public events.
BAA Membership comes with special perks including joining one of our open studios where you will become a part of a supportive and creative community. Members are also eligible for one free “Art 101” class per annual membership. These short, casual classes are a GREAT way to explore new mediums and try something new. |
Click on underlined text links for more information
No Talent Tuesday drawing class with Janet Odden. Afternoon and evening sessions available Tuesdays: 9/3, 9/10, 9/17, 9/24 Wednesday Open Studio 1 – 4pm Free for members. Primarily watercolor but all mediums welcome. Kids After School Art with Valerie Wednesdays 9/11, 9/18, 9/25 Reduced price. Click link for times and grades. Thursday Open Studio 12 – 3pm Free for members. Easel painters: oils, acrylics, pastels, etc. Sat. Sept. 7 Photography Class “Narrative Storytelling Through Photography” with Andy Dossett 5 – 7pm Sunday Clothed Live Model Drawing. $20 per session – pay at the door Free for high-school students. 9/8 and 9/22 from 2 – 4 pm |
Sat. Sept.14 Paint Your Pet Party with Valerie Unruh. All supplies included. Ages 13 and up.
2 – 5 pm.
Sun. Sept 15. Deadline for entering artwork in the annual art show & sale.
Sun. Sept.15. Sizzlin’ Summer at Unity Square “Jazz on the Plazz” Free BAA artists create plein-air masterpieces. 3 – 6pm
Sat. Sept, 21 Free with membership “Art 101” Sewing a Zippered Purse with Joan Phillips 1 – 4pm
Thurs. Sept 26 5:30 – 7pm Repurposed Robots with Josh Waddell. Kids ages 10 -14
Sat. Sept. 28 – Drop off artwork for Annual Show at Lyon Gallery
Tues – Thurs Oct 1 – 3 Oil Painting Workshop 3-day master series workshop with Clayton J. Beck III.
Fri. Oct 4 Opening Reception for Annual Art Show 5 – 7pm. Show judge: Clayton J. Beck III.
at. Oct 12 Free with membership“Art 101” Beginning Pastels with Anne Spoon 2 – 4pm
Sat. Oct 26 11am – 7pm Repurposed Robots with Josh Waddell. Kids ages 10 -14
Thurs. Oct 31 – Pick up artwork from Annual Show at Lyon Gallery
Sat. Nov 2 Free with membership “Art 101” Beginning Watercolors with Amy Jenkins 2 – 4pm
Tues – Thurs Nov 12 – 14 Watercolor Workshop 3-day master series workshop with Sonya Turpening.
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.