Call to Artists September 2025

It is shaping up to be an exciting September at Arts@302. Whether you are a visual or musical artist, child or adult, there is a class for you!

Rose Festival and Chalk It Up Art Contest

Registration: June 1st – August 31st
Drop Off: September 3 & 4, 12-7pm
Reception: September 11, 5:30-7:30pm

Register to have your art in our community art show! Each year, the Broken Arrow Rose Festival and “Chalk It Up!” Art Festival team up for a community art contest held inside the Arts@302 gallery. Submissions are open to all professional and nonprofessional artists from pre-k children to adults.

The theme of the 2025 art contest is Sweet Dreams and Night Scenes.

Prizes and Awards: Cash awards and ribbons will be given in each division. A Best of Show will be chosen. Additionally, you can send your family and friends in to vote for the People’s Choice award from September 6th-20th! All awards (excluding People’s Choice) will be given at the reception on Thursday, September 11th.

You can read all divisions, art guidelines, and more here.

Memento Mori: Collaborative Drawing

Saturday, September 6th 12pm-4:30pm
Adults (16+) | $55 (One-time class)

In this unique collaborative workshop, participants will create a large-scale drawing of a full human skeleton.

Participants will gather around an anatomical skeleon lying on a large piece of paper. Each student will focus on and draw the section of the skeleton directly in front of them. This collaborative approach will result in a multifaceted and compelling single artwork, reflecting diverse perspectives and artistic styles.

Students will be encouraged to work in any dry drawing medium they prefer allowing for individual expression and exploration of texture and tone. The instructor will be present throughout the workshop to facilitate the project, offer personalized guidance, provide instruction on anatomical drawing principles, and assist with any technical challenges.

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Music and Motion: Mallet Instrument Ensemble

Thursdays 5pm-6:30pm Sept 4-Dec 4
1st-6th Grade | $105/semester

Students will engage in music through playing barred instruments (xylophones and glockenspiels), singing, and movement. Folk songs, musical games, improvisation, and composition will be utilized as an impetus for learning. This class is all about exploring creativity and free improvisation! We will have a handful of performances for parents and friends to watch their progress.

No audition or musical experience is required to join this group. Classes are on Thursdays at 5:00pm-6:30pm

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Character Design

Thursdays 6pm-7:30pm 9/4-10/9
Ages 11-15 | $100 course

In this course, you’ll design your own original character by creating a full reference sheet showcasing them from different angles, in dynamic poses, and by using different styles, shapes, and colors.

We’ll explore how silhouette, color, and creative purpose work together to make a character feel as realistic or animated as you imagine. You’ll also include a short backstory or an “about the character” section to help guide your design.

By the end, you’ll have a complete character reference sheet that shows off both your creativity and design skills.

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