Bartlesville Art Association
Located at 217 S. Comanche Ave. @ Frank Phillips Blvd. in the historic Comanche Center, Bartlesville, Oklahoma
Email bartlesvilleartassociation@gmail.com for details on this fun volunteer opportunity!
The Bartlesville Masonic Lodge fundraiser breakfast for the BAA on March 2nd was a huge success. Not only was the food top-notch, the Masons generously donated additional money to our cause presenting the BAA with a check for over $2600!
Dear Masons, Your generosity means everything to us and to our mission of sharing the joy of art with all in our community. Our success would not be possible without generous donors like you. Thank you so much for your support of the arts in Bartlesville!
Most sincerely and truly grateful,
From all of us at the Bartlesville Art Association
Special thanks also to BAA members Julia Donaldson and Kathleen Rutledge for coordinating this benefit breakfast.
Art Camp is June 2024 for Grades 1 through 12. Cost is $50 per week. We have some scholarships available, please contact bartlesvilleartassociation@gmail.com for more information.
The location of Art Camp is our new BAA art space at Comanche Center, just off Frank Phillips Blvd.
Explore artwork by our BAA member artists!
Click on a piece to see more by each artist at their website or page.
Art Classes at BAA
BAA art classes are open to members and non-members.
Maximum number of students is 10 which allows for lots of personal attention. Please register by May 15.
A 3- day workshop with instructor John Reger.
May 30 – June 1 (Thurs – Sat)
Time: 9:30 – 4:30
The participants will learn basic drawing techniques and will gain an understanding of shape, movement light and form by copying the works of the old masters.
For adults. All skill levels welcome.
Instructor Anne Spoon
This is a two-part class held on two consecutive Monday evenings.
April 15 and 22 from 6 – 8 pm.
This workshop is open to all levels and will focus on the basics of creating dramatic, dynamic, timeless landscapes using soft pastels.
Beginning Cold Wax and Oil Painting
March 28 & 29 -Thursday and Friday evenings, 6 – 9 pm
Students can register for one day or for both.
Be prepared to fearlessly explore your creativity using this ancient medium in modern applications.
This class is postponed. Check back for a future date.
Intermediate Cold Wax and Oil Painting
Saturday, March 30, 11am – 4 pm
Bring your lunch and dive deeper into the many possibilities of this highly expressive medium.
Back by popular demand! Saturday, April 13 from 2 – 5 pm.
Cost: $65.00 ~ All supplies included.
In this 3 hour class you will create an acrylic painting of your pet with a little help from Valerie and her assistant!
Jim Buchan has been painting in watercolors for 50 years and is the former president of the Green Country Watercolor Society in Tulsa.
Paint an Apple Basket with Jim Buchan.
Thursday, April 18 from Noon – 3 pm.
Students will learn watercolor techniques while they complete one painting and have a great time in a casual atmosphere!
This class is for adults including high school age.
This class is for adults (including high school age). Come explore in a friendly and non-intimidating environment.
No Talent Tuesday with instructor Janet Odden.
Tuesdays ~ March 5, 12, 19 & 26 ~ 10 am – 12 noon
No Talent Tuesday is a drawing class designed to give the participant an opportunity to learn about and practice drawing skills.
Lessons will be tailored to meet the specific skill level of the student.
"Art 101" Line up for 2024 ~ All classes are on Saturday
April 6, 2:30 – 5pm Beginning Colored Pencil – Valerie Unruh
May 4, 10 am – 12 pm Beginning Jewelry – Livi Diaz
May 18, 6 – 9 pm Photography – “Planning the Shot” – Mike Bryan
July 20, 2 – 4pm Beginning Drawing – Janet Odden
August 24, 2 – 3:30 pm Tom Graves – “Timelines of Art: A brief overview on the history of art.”
Sept 21, 1 – 4 pm Sewing a zippered purse – Joan Phillips
Oct 12, 2 – 4 pm Beginning Pastels – Anne Spoon
Nov 2, 2 – 4 pm Beginning Watercolor Painting – Amy Jenkins
Want to join BAA and get your free “Art 101” class?
Join here, we would love to have you as a member.
Instructor Linda Rous
Monday, May 6, 13, 20 & 27
Time: 6 – 8 pm.
We will begin by building a wire armature and forming a figure with aluminum foil. After basic figure is formed, clay is added to create a ballerina or an abstract shape.
This class is for adults age 16 and older. All skill levels welcome.
Instructor: Quincey Turner
Classes meet once a week after school from 4:30 – 6pm for 6 weeks .
*Note: No class during Spring Break, March 18 – 22.
Grades K-2 meet Tuesdays, February 27 – April 9
Grades 3-5 meet Wednesdays, February 28 – April 10.
Grades 6-9 meet Fridays, March 1 – April 12.
Live Model Drawing Class
March 10, 17 and 24
All models will be clothed.
Each artist works independently with whatever supplies they bring including pencils, charcoal, paints, pastels etc .
All skill levels welcome!
Mondays from 10 am – noon for 8 weeks starting February 12.
Cris will cover painting skies, trees, water, land and more in oils or acrylics.
***Past students will be taught at their current level and continue to grow as artists.
FREE to 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!
To hear about future workshops for kids with Josh Waddell, please email your name, your child’s name and age to the BAA at bartlesvilleartassociation@gmail.com
Spring is in the Air!
Along with the jonquils, daffodils and hyacinths poking their heads up out of the leaves, the BAA is ramping up the spring line up of classes. March starts off with a quick fundraiser breakfast at the Masonic Lodge this Saturday, March 2 from 7-11am. Tickets are available at the door; $9 for adults and $4.50 for kids. Come join us for some great food and see what is coming up at the BAA.
Special thanks goes to Julie Donaldson and Kathleen Rutledge for getting this event on the schedule. And, thanks to the good folks over at the Masonic Lodge who are community minded and support the arts and not-for-profits in our area.
Masonic Lodge benefit breakfast for the BAA. Tickets are available at the door.
Live Model Drawing on Sundays
No Talent Tuesday w Janet Odden
Beginners Cold Wax and Oils – w Lori Roll
Paint Your Pet Party with Valerie Unruh
Soft Pastels with Anne Spoon. (Part 1 of 2 on the 22nd)
Watercolor Class – Apple Basket – w Jim Buchan
Soft Pastels with Anne Spoon (Part 2)
Take advantage of the many classes coming your way. The BAA is here to assist you in developing your artistic goals.
Janet Odden, BAA President
“Have no fear of perfection, you’ll never reach it.” Salvador Dali
Special thanks to Eloise Needleman for volunteering to help produce our newsletter.
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.