2008 Governor's Arts Awards
to honor those who have contributed to the arts

Governor Brad Henry will honor 15 individuals and three organizations for their contributions to the arts in their communities or throughout the state at the 33rd Annual Governor’s Arts Awards. See a complete list of the honorees.

Sponsored by the Oklahoma Arts Council, the ceremony is scheduled for 4:00 p.m., October 23rd on the 4th Floor Rotunda of the State Capitol. A reception will follow on the 1st floor at 5:00 p.m.

Sue Clancy
Laughing Matters Too

Laughter is very important to Norman artist Sue Clancy. Her art is often inspired by books she reads, people she meets, things she sees, the fact that she is deaf and the words she ‘miss-hears’, puns, idioms, and other funny words or phrases.

“I’m fascinated by the relationship between words and images. Particularly I’m amused by how we use verbal and visual animal metaphors to communicate. I’m interested artistically in how animal characters and humor enable us to discuss complex concepts in ways that are both memorable and accessible by a variety of people. I’m using animals and humor in my artwork to create conceptual jokes which talk about aspects of being human.”More...

Laughing Matters Too is currently on display at the State Capitol in the East Gallery located on the 1st floor and open daily from 8:00-5:30.

New deadline for Small Grant Support for Schools

Effectively immediately the Small Grant Support for Schools will have an ongoing 60-day deadline. For more information, please contact Arts Education Director Michael Eddens.

K.O. Rinearson Exhibit
In the Capitol's North Gallery

For Oklahoma City photographer Keith Rinearson creating the images for The Process of Discovery was both a calming and renewing experience even though they were captured in the hot and often dusty fields of Oklahoma.

“I enjoy helping Oklahomans see their state differently and having the opportunity to create and share these images gives me a great sense of fulfillment. I try to keep a keen eye on the quality of light. Finding the right mood as the light and shadows play with a scene is an important part of my technique,” said Rinearson.More...

Rinearson's exhibit is currently on display at the State Capitol in the North Gallery located on the 1st floor and open daily from 8:00-5:30.

Oklahoma Artists' Work On Display at State Capitol

Curated by the Oklahoma Arts Council, three galleries at the Oklahoma State Capitol showcase works of art by Oklahoma artists.

East Gallery - Sue Clancy thru Nov 16
North Gallery - K.O. Rinearson thru Nov 9
Governor's Gallery - Carolyn Faseler thru Oct 5

East and North Galleries - open daily from 8:00-5:30 - 1st floor
Governor's Gallery - open Monday-Friday from 8:30-5:00 - 2nd floor