Paw Prints & Portraits is an exhibition celebrating our furry friends and the artists who make their living from their portraiture. Illustrations, painting, and sculptures made with love, and a touch of fur, decorate our homes and our hearts. Every perfectly wispy whisker, spectacular spots, or twitchy tails captured by an artist speaks volumes to the love we share for man's best friends.

The Firehouse Art Center has partnered with Norman Animal Welfare to serve the greater pet community. Featuring a dozen pet artists, the Firehouse has curated an exhibition showcasing a wide range of pet portrait artists from sculptors, illustrators, photographers, and more. This exhibition will run February 20 - April 30, 2025, with an opening reception being held February 21, 2025 from 5:30-8:30pm.

Join us Opening Night
February 21st from 5:30-8:30 PM
There will be live ukulele pop music by Jasmine Danasia. The catering for this event is generously sponsored by Kam’s Kookery. A Poorly Drawn Pet Portraits station, where you can get a hand drawn portrait of your pet in ten minutes. There will also be an Embroidered bandana station where you can get your pets name embroidered on one of our themed bandanas.

Special Events:
Pawliday in the Park
April 12, 2025 | Lions Park
Enjoy an artist alley, pet professionals, and fun activities for the whole family, followed by Movies in the Park featuring A Goofy Movie.

Workshops & Activities:
Felted Pet Portraits with Darci Lenker (March 1)
Illustration Workshop with Rachel Cromer (March 22)
DOGS DOGS DOGS: Live Sketching with Claire Holloway (April 12)
Sculpted Pet Portraits with Clayton Keyes (April 26- 27)