The early fall promises many opportunities for local artists all over the area. Get out and rub shoulders with Texoma’s creative forces at the Salute to Member Artists Exhibit at Bonham’s Creative Arts Center on September 15 during their Meet the Artist Night.
In Sherman, artists from all over the area convene at the Sherman Art League’s annual SAL Juried Fine Art Show during the Sherman Arts Festival. This season’s judge is professional illustrator and painter Andrew Wages. The SAL exhibit opens Thursday, September 17 with the Judge’s Commentary and Opening Reception at 7:30 pm. The exhibit will remain on display until Saturday September 19 at the Sherman Municipal Center Ballroom.
North of the Red River, check out artists Donna Finch Adams (Denison), Gleny Beach (Bokchito), Dave Barnes (Durant), Jack Ousey (Tishomingo), and Janie Umsted (Durant) in Southeastern Oklahoma State University’s 2009 SE Art Faculty Show. The exhibit will run October 12 through November 11.