Tulsa, OK | Oct. 21 2024 –The Artists Creative Fund (ACF) 2024-25 season is off to a vibrant start, bringing a dynamic lineup of artist events to Tulsa this October and November. Local creatives will showcase their talents through immersive art installations, interactive workshops and thought-provoking performances that celebrate creativity, resilience and community spirit.
SILVER SEED by Logan Sours
Opening Celebration Oct. 25, 2024
7-10 p.m., Guthrie Green (111 Reconciliation Way)
Installation dates: October 25 - November 29, 2024
Logan Sours, Dreamspace Lab and The Makers Out will debut “SILVER SEED”, an immersive, sensory-shifting art installation. Participants will step into a stunning geodesic dome filled with light and sound, joined by live performances and a garden dance party under the stars.
Inspired by the magic of nature and human connection, “SILVER SEED” features a gleaming silver centerpiece that draws from Neil Young's “After the Gold Rush,” with a reflective shell that symbolizes resilience and curiosity. Inside the dome, experience a warm, womb-like atmosphere complete with pulsing lights and music.
To mark this grand opening, enjoy a free concert featuring OKC music artist Lincka, Tulsa futurist dance duo The Links, and a live, full band front-to-back performance of The Makers Out’s albums Bloodlines and Hope. Don’t miss your chance to experience this one-of-a-kind fusion of art, music, and nature!
Still Kickin’ by Deborah Hunter
Nov. 2, 2024
6:30 - 9 pm. The Studio (2221 E. Admiral Blvd.)
Deborah Hunter will host Still Kickin’, a poetry event celebrating seniors from our community who are embracing their voices and sharing their creativity. Originally designed to showcase participants from a six-week poetry workshop called Finding Your Voice at the Whittier Heights Senior Living Apartments, the event has been expanded to include local seniors from the wider community.
Tulsa’s Hidden Heroines by Onyx Montes
Nov. 2, 2024
12:30- 2 pm, Tulsa Historical Society & Museum (2445 S. Peoria Ave.)
Onyx Montes will host another interactive workshop series and social sculpture project exploring the remarkable women in Tulsa’s history who have paved the way for future generations despite the odds stacked against them. Following a discussion about their incredible stories and why their contributions still resonate today, participants will channel that inspiration into creating their own zines. No prior experience in zine-making is required, and all materials and snacks will be provided. The events are free and open to anyone aged 14 and up. Participants can RSVP here.
More information about ACF events is available at artistscreativefund.art/events
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About Artists Creative Fund
Artists Creative Fund is a program of George Kaiser Family Foundation made possible with the support from the Tulsa Community Foundation and CACHE. ACF provides grants annually to improve funding, visibility and professional development for Tulsa-based artists and creatives. In July 2024, 20 artists were selected to receive $10,000 to test, explore and create innovative work for debut during the grant period that concludes in March 2025.
GKFF is working in partnership with the Creative Arkansas Community Hub & Exchange (CACHE), a Northwest Arkansas based, regional arts services provider, which led the application process and professional development programming.
Visit artistscreativefund.art to learn more.