Art News

I was browsing thru OKC Craigslist yesterday and ran across some new art info. Somehow, I have not heard about this and thought I would share. Randy and Tara Feurborn have moved their studio to The Paseo. The listing stated "The Blue Moon on Paseo is a Multi-Media ART BAR". They will be presenting cutting edge, cross genre music and innovative art in a range of media, including filmmaking. They have a call to artists for their show on 2/24/06 called "Red Dirt-Growing Up OKIE". This is a themed art show and Book Signing with Author Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz. The music will be provided by the Red Dirt Rangers. The exhibit is open to all artists of all mediums. Only art on growing up Okie or what Red Dirt means to you them will be accepted. Entry deadline is Feb. 17th (Friday). For more info call them at 528-9999 or 412-7367.

I have met the author Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz when she was here in OKC for her book "Red Dirt". I had a copy and she graciously signed it. The OK State Library now has that signed copy (it was their book). I loved the book and look forward to seeing her again. Her father lives in South OKC and she visit here frequently from her home in San Francisco. It should be a good show.

On a note relating to art , I spoke to Paul Wingo yesterday. He and Betsy are in town due to Betsy's father's death. The funeral is today. Paul had come to the Red Cup to take a break. He mentioned that he will be showing some of his work in conjunction with some art classes he is wanting to start. The work will be displayed at Studio Bleu on Paseo the first weekend in March. That is the next Paseo walk. I am thinking of them today. Paul spoke lovingly of his father in law and said he was like a father to him. Naturally, this is a hard time for them. Leslie said that Lee Murphy has put together a video for the family that will be shown at the funeral.