At the Firehouse Art Center, we believe the visual arts should be accessible to all. Each year we partner with local community events to provide fun, creative arts activities that reach thousands of individuals from across the metro area. Check back often for details about the events we’ll be at throughout the year, and learn more about our impact on our Community Outreach page.

In addition to partnering with local events, the Firehouse Art Center hosts gallery receptions and other exciting events.

 
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ArtPrize
Feb 14
ArtPrize

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 April 11th, 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.

Paw Prints & Portraits
Feb 20
Paw Prints & Portraits

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.

Pawliday in the Park
Apr 12
Pawliday in the Park

Pawliday in the Park is a Firehouse Family Fun Day featuring local artists, pet vendors, and art activities. Our friends at Norman Animal Welfare will be out with their adoptable dogs as well as with pet education opportunities.

Seeking: Local artists, makers, and creatives that make their own products. Pet vendors who specialize in a service offered to pet. No direct sales, MLMs, etc.

Vendors must submit a completed digital application by April 4th at midnight. Vendors will be informed of their acceptance status by April 7th.

May Fair
May 17
May Fair

Assistance League Norman, along with Historic Campus Corner and Firehouse Art Center, are happy to collaborate to bring May Fair Arts festival 2025. This annual event has grown from a county fair to a multi-day arts festival with children's entertainment including rides and art activities, a 5K race and an entertainment stage with live, local musical acts and organizations.

The fair began in large part to give local artists and crafters a place to show their work long before Norman had an arts council or an art-focused downtown. Since then, the fair has extended to other community needs. Apply to be a part of May fair, application due April 4th!

Artist and Crafter Application!