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ArtPrize
Feb
14
to May 2
Events

ArtPrize

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ArtPrize

ArtPrize is an international art competition and cultural festival held over sixteen days in Grand Rapids, Michigan — a celebration of ideas, conversation, experimentation, and inclusiveness.

We invite Oklahoma artists to apply for your chance to represent the state of Oklahoma in this international art competition. The winner will recevie a travel grand to get their idea to ArtPrize. Application due March 18th, 2025.

Are you ready to witness creativity at its peak? This isn’t just another evening out. It’s your chance to be part of something transformative. Five visionary artists will take the stage to pitch their boldest ideas in just five minutes each, competing for a $10,000 grant to bring their project to life at ArtPrize 2025. Join us May 1st, 2025 for Pitch Night.

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Paw Prints & Portraits
Feb
20
to Apr 30
Events, Exhibitions

Paw Prints & Portraits

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Due to inclement weather the Opening Reception has been moved to Friday, February 21st, 2025.

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.


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.

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Kirkpatrick Pottery Patio Ribbon Cutting
Dec
13
10:00 AM10:00
Events

Kirkpatrick Pottery Patio Ribbon Cutting

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We would love to invite you to join us Friday, December 13th at 10 am for the ribbon cutting and grand opening of our Kirkpatrick Pottery Patio. In March of 2023, we rekindled the Firehouse Ceramics Program, and now have a thriving pottery studio. Together, with the support of the Kirkpatrick Family Fund, the City of Norman Parks and Recreation Department, numerous donors, private foundations, and grants we have developed our old kiln yard into an active, engaging space for the community.

Please join us in celebrating the Kirkpatrick Pottery Patio!

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2nd Annual Chili Bowl Cook-Off
Dec
7
6:00 PM18:00
Events

2nd Annual Chili Bowl Cook-Off

The Firehouse Chili Bowl is a fundraiser and a contest among the faculty, staff and board of the Firehouse Art Center. Your support of this event enables us to continue to be a leader in the visual arts in Norman and surrounding areas, providing creative visual arts education, experiences, and exhibitions for individuals of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds.

Tickets are on sale now; you will have the option to get the VIP or General Admission. The VIP tickets allow you to enter an hour before anyone else, starting your event at 5PM. You will also have first pick of artisan made chili bowls from Sage Eden and Katherine Gaff, and meet the artists.

General Admission will start at 6PM.

Tickets

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Holiday Gift Gallery
Nov
19
to Dec 22
Events, Exhibitions

Holiday Gift Gallery

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Indulge in the art of giving at the Firehouse Art Center's annual Holiday Gift Gallery. Step into a curated collection of local artists and craftsmen showcasing their work to create the perfect gift giving experience. Whether you are finding the perfect gift or increasing your own collection, this gallery features art for everyone. Members of the Firehouse receive a 10% discount on all gift shop purchases, and class enrollments. Celebrate the season with creativity and craftsmanship from November 19 through December 22, 2024.

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Movies in the Park
Oct
18
6:00 PM18:00
Events

Movies in the Park

Join us in Lions Park Friday, November 18th, for an Outdoor Movie featuring Hocus Pocus! Admission is free; activities begin at 6:00 pm, and the film starts at sunset. We will be having a live mural painting by artist, Lumen Miramontes.

At the Firehouse Art Center treat yourself to The Ice Creamatory. Then check out our exhibition "Enmascarado," and head up to the front desk to enter into a raffle!

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OU Non-Conference Tickets
Aug
30
to Nov 2
Events

OU Non-Conference Tickets

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Summer might be coming to a close, but that means football season is almost here! Get your Sooners fix at these non-conference games and support the Firehouse. For each ticket sold, $5 goes to the Firehouse. Help us cheer on our team and take advantage of these discounted tickets. Hurry before tickets sell out!

Get Tickets Here!

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Children’s Summer Art Show
Aug
12
to Aug 30
Events, Exhibitions

Children’s Summer Art Show

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The Firehouse's Children's Summer Art Program (CSAP) provides art education camps for children ages 5-14 throughout the summer months. During these camps, students learn about a variety of mediums such as painting, drawing, ceramics, collage, and mixed media. At the end of the summer, the Children's Summer Art Show presents one work by each student who participated in these art camps. This is a unique opportunity for students to see their artwork displayed in a professional studio space, and for the community to celebrate the students' artistic efforts.

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Live Mario Kart 8
Jul
27
6:00 PM18:00
Events

Live Mario Kart 8

Join us on Saturday, July 27th at the Firehouse Art Center in Norman for an energetic night of Mario and music! Participants will race classic Mario tracks while a live band interacts with the racing excitement. Play to win swag packs and enjoy food from Yum Yum Bites Food Truck and Nothing Bundt Cakes and drinks from [405] Brewery while you play and listen!

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Table Top Game Night
Jul
12
6:00 PM18:00
Events

Table Top Game Night

Warriors, clerics, and bards alike, come play a unique Firehouse adventure! Hosted by Cleric Games, this DND adventure will feature a unique mystery twist that only the bravest can solve. Adventurers ages 15 and above are welcome and will also have the chance to win one of three swag packs from Wizards Asylum (must be present to win).

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Making Legends
May
17
to Jul 31
Exhibitions, Events

Making Legends

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The Firehouse Art Center, in partnership with SOONERCON, is proud to display the work of cosplayers in Making Legends: Cosplay Culture, opening Friday, May 17th, 2024. A collaborative exhibition featuring ten artists from across the country, Making Legends celebrates over a thousand hours of individual artistry to capture the legends we love.

Making Legends: Cosplay Culture celebrates the artist within us all. From a galaxy far far away to a comfortable hole in the ground, the art of cosplay brings characters from media and pop culture to life through hand-made costumes and props. Cosplayers are rarely professional costume designers; they are accountants, parents, and teachers whose passion for creation inspires them to celebrate the books, movies, and video games we all know and love. They become an elven princess, a foul-tempered monarch, or a soldier of the empire. Cosplayers push the boundaries of their own creativity to go where no one has gone before!

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Craft Beer Tasting and Design Panel
Mar
9
5:00 PM17:00
Events

Craft Beer Tasting and Design Panel

Join us Saturday, March 9, 2024 from 5:00-8:00PM at the Firehouse Art Center for a night of beer tasting featuring Oklahoma breweries. Tickets include beer tasting and curated food pairings. Lisa McIlory, owner, president, and art director of Cabin Boys Brewery, will lead a discussion on craft beer creation, label design, and brewery identity with other artist and brewers from the Oklahoma Brewers Association. Doors open at 5PM, and the panel will begin at 6:30PM.

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Brewing Design
Feb
16
to Apr 30
Exhibitions, Events

Brewing Design

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On display from February 16th - April 30th, Brewing Design is a collaborative exhibition between the Firehouse Art Center and the Oklahoma Craft Brewers Association, co-curated by Lisa McIlroy.

This exhibition celebrated artists represented within the Oklahoma Craft Brewer’s Association and their artistic contributions found on can and bottle labels. The exhibition will highlight design and creative marketing from our local craft breweries. 

Oklahoma Craft Brewers Association works to strengthen and unify the Oklahoma brewing industry, which in turn provides design opportunities for artists. 

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OSAI Info Session
Dec
8
4:30 PM16:30
Events

OSAI Info Session

The Firehouse Art Center is partnering with Oklahoma Arts Institute to host this free informational session on the Oklahoma Summer Arts Institute, for students aged 13-18 in Norman and surrounding areas. We will focus on Oklahoma Summer Arts Institute’s Drawing & Painting application process with OAI President and CEO Rob Ward. Pizza will be provided to students and teachers in attendance.

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Back to the Arts
Sep
4
10:00 AM10:00
Events

Back to the Arts

Join us at the Firehouse Art Center to celebrate our 50th anniversary with our Back to the Arts open house event. This event will offer a day of beautiful visual arts demonstrations and hands-on, creative projects for all ages, and we would love for you to come and participate. We are excited to welcome our community back into the Firehouse to demonstrate the opportunities and classes offered in the Fall.

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[FAC-hosted Fundraiser]
Dec
7
6:00 PM18:00
Events

[FAC-hosted Fundraiser]

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