Fall into the Paseo this October
Shall We Dance? by Dana Lombardo
Come enjoy the beginning of fall and visit the Paseo Arts Association and Creativity Center to see a new collection of art.
This October there will be three new exhibits for guests to enjoy including: Inspiring Hope, an art exhibit and fundraiser event with the Friends of the OU Breast Institute, which will be juried by Jennifer Hustis, Flora, Fauna and the Unexpected by Peg Jewell and People of the Prairie by Kris Newlin.
These exhibits are on display from Oct. 4 through 26, 2024, with an opening reception during First Friday Gallery Walk, on Oct. 4 from 6-9pm at the Paseo Arts and Creativity Center.
Gallery I: Friends of the OU Breast Institute - Inspiring Hope Art Exhibit & Fundraiser, juried by Jennifer Cocoma Hustis
The Best Is Ahead - My Oklahoma by Sheree Greider
Gallery I features work from Inspiring Hope, an art exhibit in partnership with the non-profit organization Friends of the OU Breast Institute.
Inspiring Hope advocates for breast cancer awareness with art that is centered around beauty and healing.
This exhibit will be juried by Jennifer Cocoma Hustis who is an artist, an author and the founder of Art of Horsemanship LLC.
Hustis is a member of Cowgirl Artists of America and she is represented by the Terra Rosa Art Gallery and Creative Space located in Guthrie, OK. Her love of horsemanship and connection to the Wild West can be seen through her art.
This exhibit is a monthlong fundraiser event for the Friends of the OU Breast Institute with proceeds benefiting awareness and prevention as well as support to those with breast cancer.
Gallery II: Flora, Fauna and the Unexpected - Peg Jewell
On Tour by Peg Jewell
Gallery II will feature a solo show by Peg Jewell titled Flora, Fauna and the Unexpected which highlights the unusual beauty of nature.
The medium for this exhibit is watercolor which the artist has deemed as the preferred medium when creating her art.
In regards to Flora, Fauna and the Unexpected, Jewell states that “This work in watercolor combines the elements of beauty and fun in focusing on the wonder and vibrancy found in nature and experience often in unusual perspectives, color choices and even subject matter.”
Jewell is an artist who enjoys painting the unexpected and she hopes her art makes guests visiting the Paseo Arts and Creativity Center ponder the unexpected moments and their beauty.
Gallery III: People of the Prairie - Kris Newlin
Gallery III will be the home for Kris Newlin’s exhibit People of the Prairie, a portrait project that promotes non-profit organizations aimed at helping Oklahomans through their struggles in life.
According to the artist, “this project is a merging of my two biggest passions helping people overcome pain in their lives and using art as a catalyst for positive change.” Newlin is a mixed media artist, art therapist, and licensed professional counselor who loves connecting with people and painting their portraits.
Prints of the paintings are sold for $30.00 each to raise funds for the organizations. The painting itself will either be given to the person behind the portrait or to the represented organization.
We Are All Made of Stars by Kris Newlin
Friends of the OU Breast Institute is a non-profit organization that raises money through its "Friends" membership dues and fundraising activities to support breast cancer awareness as well as prevention of and support of those with breast cancer at OU Health.
Blog Post written by Shay Cook (Fall 2024 Intern)