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The ASK program is a catalyst for empowering Oklahoma artists. Through tailored workshops and panels, we provide essential opportunities for professional development. Our commitment is to cultivate a vibrant community that not only educates but also inspires, equipping artists with the skills and resources for their creative journey.

THRIVE Grants

OVAC joins forces with The Andy Warhol Foundation to empower Oklahoma artists through Thrive Grants. These grants of up to $10,000 support ambitious, experimental, and public-engaging visual arts projects that foster creativity and collaboration.

Art Focus

Art Focus is a quarterly magazine dedicated to stimulating insight into the visual arts in Oklahoma by providing artist profiles, gallery reviews and previews, art commentary, artist essays, and more!

OVAC Member Spotlight

Matt Barrett

Norman, OK

OVAC Artist Member Since: 2026

Matthew Barrett is a painter from Norman, Oklahoma. His work pulls influences from a lifelong love of comic books and the surrealist paintings of Salvador Dali. Using mostly acrylic paint, he creates pieces that are whimsical and colorful but at times dark and surreal. He loves making bold graphic lines with bright color and experimenting with different styles and forms of expression.

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