Bartlesville Art Association
217 S. Comanche Ave. @ Frank Phillips Blvd in the Comanche Center
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!
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!
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!
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 January 12 & 26 from 2 – 4 pm.
$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
ArtNight – Free and Open to the Public Friday, January 17.
“The Art of Glassblowing” with Erich Minton.
Friday, January 17, 2025 from 6 – 9 PM
Join us at Erich’s art studio at 201 S. Spruce Ave. for an engaging live glassblowing demonstration, where you’ll witness the artistry of glassblowing right here in Bartlesville. You will watch molten glass transformed into beautiful objects right before your eyes
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.
2024 has been a banner year. Our move to 217 S Comanche has been good. The introduction of a Masters Series of Workshops has attracted great artists and talented students. The new format for Artful Day allowed more people and families to get involved in viewing and collecting art. Summer Art Camp offered even more children the opportunity to express their creativity. Three scholarship recipients headed off to college
And, oh my, the 6×6 Fundraiser was over the top. Even in our wildest dreams, we did not expect to have over 250 pieces of artwork, a fantastic crowd, and we were sold out in just over 2 hours. How can we say thank you for your generous support of the BAA. Your support and membership give us the opportunity to provide new and better arts programs in our community. Thank you, thank you.
Save the date! Tuesday, Dec. 10th.
BAA Members and their families are invited to the annual members meeting and Christmas party on Tuesday Dec. 10 starting at 6:30PM. This is a FREE mingle and jingle, come-and-go party for BAA members and their families with plenty of snacks and beverages.
Not a BAA member? We would love to have you join us!
BAA Members Art Show – December and January
Be sure to stop by the Bartlesville Public Library and check out the BAA members artwork in the front display cases. Approximately 20 BAA artists are showing a wide variety of styles and mediums through December with different BAA artwork on display through January.
For prices on artwork in this show please call the BAA office 918-332-8463, Monday – Thursday 11am – 3pm.
The BPL is located at 600 S Johnstone Ave, Bartlesville, OK 74003. Closed Sundays. (918) 338-4161
Here are just a couple of highlights of what’s coming up soon!
ArtNight – Free and Open to the Public
“The Art of Glassblowing” with Erich Minton.
Friday, January 17, 2025 from 6 – 9 PM
Join us at Erich’s art studio at 201 S. Spruce Ave. for an engaging live glassblowing demonstration, where you’ll witness the artistry of glassblowing right here in Bartlesville. You will watch molten glass transformed into beautiful objects right before your eyes.
Master Series Workshop – Collage
Master Series 3-Day Collage Workshop with artist, Suzy Powell March 26 – 28, 2025 (Wed – Fri)
Early bird special $300. After Feb.15 the cost is $360
Students love Suzy Powell’s classes! They are relaxed, creative and just plain fun! Suzy’s philosophy of art shows in this quote from her: “It is just paint and paper. Not a matter of life or death, so enjoy the process!” So, let go of perfection and learn something new and joyfully messy! Bartlesville. You will watch molten glass transformed into beautiful objects right before your eyes.
Suzy has been painting for 30 years working in pastel, pencil, watercolor, gouache, acrylic and collage. She didn’t attend schools that taught art but learned on her own in her backyard studio. She lives in far west Texas “where the wind and tumbleweeds blow!” Her favorite things are keeping a daily sketchbook, and western and patriotic art.
She has won numerous awards and teaches monthly watercolor classes, workshops using watercolor, collages and sketching. She has been in 3 of the North Light Incite mixed media books, as well as the Sketch Book Magazine.
Special note: Suzy will be our featured artist at BAA’s ArtNight the evening before this workshop begins. Come see her demo her collage process on Tuesday, March 25 at 6:30pm at the BAA art center. Free and open to the public!
Art gives meaning to our lives! Don’t let “later” become “never!” Register for a class now. 2025 is your year for artistic growth!
Don’t wait. Get involved!
BAA Art Classes are open to members and non-members.
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December – all month BAA Members Only Art Exhibit at B’ville Public Library. Wednesday Open Studio 2-3:30 pm Dec 4, 11 & 18. Free for members. Primarily watercolor but all mediums welcome. Kids After School Art Class with Valerie Wednesdays, Dec. 4, 11 & 18. Grades 1 – 2 meet 4:00 – 4:55pm. Grades 3 – 5 meet 5:05 – 6:00pm. Thursday Open Studio BAA Members Annual Meeting & Holiday Party Tues. Dec 10. Starts at 6:30pm at the BAA. |
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ArtNight with Erich Minton- “The Art of Glassblowing” Friday, Jan 17 from 6-9pm. FREE and open to the public.
Wednesday Open Studio
continues in January. 1-3:30 pm Free for members.
Thursday Open Studio
continues in January. 12- 3 pm Free for members. Easel Painters.
“Art 101” Classes, One FREE Art 101 with your annual membership. These short, casual classes are a great way to try something new. “Art 101” classes for 2025 to be announced soon.
Coming in February. Prairie Moon – BAA Members Art Exhibit and Sale at the Center, Lyon Gallery.
Check the BAA Calendar for updates.
Tuition assistance is 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.