PLEASE NOTE THE ALPHA RHO TAU LUNCHEON ON DECEMBER 10 HAS BEEN                                                                            CANCELLED.

PLEASE WATCH THIS WEBSITE AND PLAN TO JOIN US FOR THE FIRST MEETING OF 2023 IN                                                     MARCH. 

                                     HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL!

         ALPHA RHO TAU MEMBERS MEETING

NOVEMBER 21, 2022 

Please join us at the Alpha Rho Tau Member Meeting at 6:30 p.m. on November 21, 2022. The meeting will take place in Frossard Auditorium of the Hardesty Library at 96th and Memorial. We will have an election of officers and we will present scholarships to some deserving college art students and enjoy seeing their entries and hearing their stories.

And plan to join other members on December 10 at 11:00 for our end of the year luncheon at Charleston's in Broken Arrow. Come celebrate a successful year of emerging from pandemic and promoting art and artists in our community.

                                  ALPHA RHO TAU MEMBERS MEETING

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 

Please join us at the Alpha Rho Tau Member Meeting at 6:30 p.m. on September 19, 2022. The meeting will take place in Frossard Auditorium of the Hardesty Library at 96th and Memorial. Our presenter will be Carlene Wallace who will demonstrate her beautiful pet portraits painted in oil

And mark your calendars for our October 17, 2022 meeting where our traditional "Art Swap" will take place. Bring a work of your choosing to give away and  then take away another member's wonderful artwork!

September 19 is the final deadline to register to show your work at the Alpha Rho Tau booth at Art in the Square, Utica Square, October 1, 2022.

 

ART in the Square is Hosted by UTICA SQUARE

Located in Tulsa, Oklahoma near 21 street & South Utica Avenue

THIS FREE EVENT CELEBRATES ART AND THE ART OF SHOPPING

Alpha Rho Tau Civic Art Association

Member’s Art Event Saturday, October 1st, 2022

Festival (hours) 10:00am to 5pm

A.R.T. will have a Booth space (on the grassy area) as before with an opportunity to share your art. As usual, no commission will be charged as we make sales on our member’s behalf. Artists are responsible for filing taxes on sold artwork. This is an A.R.T “SMALL WORKS ART BOOTH” and you are invited to enter up to three of your small works. The maximum size of the canvas must be 9”x 12” or smaller. Unframed Gallery Wrap canvases are also welcome. To enter: You may pick up or Email our entry form found online to: artz@alpharhotau.org / Hand in your completed, paid entry form at our monthly meetings on 9/19 … or you may mail it with a check to; Barbara Glass, 3612 S. Braden Pl. Tulsa, OK 74135 before 9/19. Entry Fees: One for $10 / Two for $15 / or enter three pieces for $20. No refunds. No saw-tooth hangers allowed. All artwork must have a secure wire across the back. Please attach your Name, ph#, title, and price on the back of each piece. To be eligible to enter this event you must be a member in good standing. Entry Deadline___Monday, Sept. 19 Because art shows take a lot of work, we ask each Artist to volunteer in some capacity during this fun, one-day Art Festival. Volunteers are needed for Booth set-up & take-down, Hang art or handle Art sales. We are also looking for artists to paint “en-Plein-air” nearby. A Volunteer Schedule will be available at members' meetings. Please contact Ken Brown to volunteer in advance or ask for a particular time slot. Art Festival Timeline Set up will begin at approx. 7AM: tents> Display panels> lights> Begin hanging art at @ 8:30AM Deliver Artwork to Utica Square: Saturday, Oct. 1, 8:30am to 9:30am Pickup unsold works: Saturday, Oct. 1, 5:00 to 5:30pm Take down begins at 5:30pm to load the A.R.T. Exhibits trailer. For questions or to volunteer, please call Ken Brown (918) 883-3716 To Exhibit in our booth, please read and submit an entry form online/ at meeting 9/19/2022 Volunteers needed: Booth workers, Exhibit crew members, and Plein Air Artists.

Entry Form

ALPHA RHO TAU MEMBERS MEETING

AUGUST 15, 2022 

Please join us at the Alpha Rho Tau Member Meeting at 6:30 p.m. on August 15, 2022. The meeting will take place in Frossard Auditorium of the Hardesty Library at 96th and Memorial. Our speaker will be Dewey Douglass who will show us many options available for our artwork.

Be sure to visit McKeon Center for Creativity (TCC Metro Campus) 910 S. Boston, Tulsa, OK 74119, for the exhibit of Alpha Rho Tau member artwork.  Opening reception is August 5 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. and the show will run through August 29. The Center Gallery is open from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

And mark your calendars for our September 19 member meeting whose presenter is to be announced as soon as possible.  

 

 

                                                          ALPHA RHO TAU MEMBER MEETING

JULY 18, 2022

Please join us at the Alpha Rho Tau Member Meeting at 6:30 p.m. on July 18, 2022. The meeting will take place in Frossard Auditorium of the Hardesty Library at 96th and Memorial. Our speaker will be Ann Hill demonstrating her use of pastels.This meeting will also be the deadline for entering our August Exhibit at the TCC McKeon Center for Creativity. See the information and the entry form below. You must be a member of Alpha Rho Tau to exhibit.

And mark your calendars for our August 15 member meeting which will feature Dewey Douglass.  

 

Alpha Rho Tau Members Exhibiton, August 2022 

McKeon Center for Creativity (TCC Metro Campus)

                                       910 S. Boston, Tulsa, OK 74119

            

August 1 through Aug 29, 2022                                                 Theme:  Transitions and Phases

Whatever this means to you:  The past two plus years have certainly been full of transitions and phases dealing with the Covid-19 pandemic, the political environment, social issues, aging, changing seasons and weather events.

·         All media accepted.  Two-D art framed pieces no larger than 26 x 38”/ 1.5” Gallery wrapped canvas accepted. Three dimensional work no more than 50 lbs for sculpture and must fit on one of 8 pedestals.

·         Entry fee:  $20 for first entry, $10 for second entry.  All entrants will have one submission hung and if room allows a second one, according to the date entry is submitted.  No refunds

·         Entrants must be members in good standing of Alpha Rho Tau Civic Art Association.  Outstanding Membership fee of $35 must be paid by or before July 18^th.

·         Entry Deadline:  Monday, July 18, Hand in at Alpha Rho Tau meetings, mail it to Barbara Glass, 3612 S. Braden Pl. Tulsa, OK 74135 … or you can email it to artz@alpharhotau.org by 8:00pm July 18.

·         Delivery of Artwork:  Friday, July 29 10:AM to 12:00PM, (and July 30 if necessary) McKeon Center for Creativity, 9^th and Boston, Tulsa, OK.  Parking allowed on any TCC lot or use street parking.

·         Reception:  August 5, 2022 (Friday)  5:00 - 7:00PM  Ribbons will be awarded at 5:30 PM.  Juror will be Dale Martin.  Refreshments provided.

·         Pick up of Artwork: Tuesday, August 30, between 10:00AM and 12:00PM.

·         Free gallery parking available in any TCC parking lot.  Street parking available also.

·         Gallery Hours: 8:00AM to 6:00PM, M-F, Closed Saturday and Sunday.

Alpha Rho Tau Exhibits Chair: Ken Brown 918-883-3716

 

 

 

 

ENTRY FORM

Alpha Rho Tau Summer Exhibition, August 2022

Transitions and Phases

Artist Name________________________________________(Please Print)

            Phone____________________   Email__________________________

Entry #1:

            Title     ____________________________________________________

            Medium          ______________________________________________

            Dimensions     ______________________________________________

            Price    ____________________________________________________

Entry #2:

            Title     ____________________________________________________

            Medium          ______________________________________________

            Dimensions     ______________________________________________

            Price    ____________________________________________________                                                                                       

Total Fee Paid___________

The undersigned understands and agrees that neither Alpha Rho Tau nor Tulsa Community College (McKeon Center for Creativity) is liable for any loss or damage to the above named artwork.

Artist Signature ______________________________ Date _________________

artz@alpharhotau.org 

 

 

 

                                                 ALPHA RHO TAU MEMBER MEETING

JUNE 20, 2022

Please join us at the Alpha Rho Tau Member Meeting at 6:30 p.m. on June 20, 2022. The meeting will take place in Frossard Auditorium of the Hardesty Library at 96th and Memorial. Our speaker will be Carlene Wallace who will demonstrate her use of oils to create beautiful paintings of pets.

But on June 8, 2022, please be sure to join us for a reception to open our Member Exhibit at The Hive Gallery at 115 S. First St., Jenks, Oklahoma 74037. The reception will be from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. This exhibit is being judged by Jo Lynch and most work is for sale. Don't miss this opportunity to peruse beautiful art by local artists and perhaps find a piece just perfect for your home or for a gift.

And mark your calendars for our July 18 member meeting which will feature Ann Hill demonstrating her use of pastels. This meeting will also be the deadline for entering our August Exhibit at the TCC McKeon Center for Creativity. See the information and the entry form below. You must be a member of Alpha Rho Tau to exhibit.

 

Alpha Rho Tau Members Exhibiton, August 2022 

McKeon Center for Creativity (TCC Metro Campus)

                                       910 S. Boston, Tulsa, OK 74119

            

August 1 through Aug 29, 2022                                                 Theme:  Transitions and Phases

Whatever this means to you:  The past two plus years have certainly been full of transitions and phases dealing with the Covid-19 pandemic, the political environment, social issues, aging, changing seasons and weather events.

·         All media accepted.  Two-D art framed pieces no larger than 26 x 38”/ 1.5” Gallery wrapped canvas accepted. Three dimensional work no more than 50 lbs for sculpture and must fit on one of 8 pedestals.

·         Entry fee:  $20 for first entry, $10 for second entry.  All entrants will have one submission hung and if room allows a second one, according to the date entry is submitted.  No refunds

·         Entrants must be members in good standing of Alpha Rho Tau Civic Art Association.  Outstanding Membership fee of $35 must be paid by or before July 18^th.

·         Entry Deadline:  Monday, July 18, Hand in at Alpha Rho Tau meetings, mail it to Barbara Glass, 3612 S. Braden Pl. Tulsa, OK 74135 … or you can email it to artz@alpharhotau.org by 8:00pm July 18.

·         Delivery of Artwork:  Friday, July 29 10:AM to 12:00PM, (and July 30 if necessary) McKeon Center for Creativity, 9^th and Boston, Tulsa, OK.  Parking allowed on any TCC lot or use street parking.

·         Reception:  August 5, 2022 (Friday)  5:00 - 7:00PM  Ribbons will be awarded at 5:30 PM.  Juror will be Dale Martin.  Refreshments provided.

·         Pick up of Artwork: Tuesday, August 30, between 10:00AM and 12:00PM.

·         Free gallery parking available in any TCC parking lot.  Street parking available also.

·         Gallery Hours: 8:00AM to 6:00PM, M-F, Closed Saturday and Sunday.

Alpha Rho Tau Exhibits Chair: Ken Brown 918-883-3716

 

 

 

 

ENTRY FORM

Alpha Rho Tau Summer Exhibition, August 2022

Transitions and Phases

Artist Name________________________________________(Please Print)

            Phone____________________   Email__________________________

Entry #1:

            Title     ____________________________________________________

            Medium          ______________________________________________

            Dimensions     ______________________________________________

            Price    ____________________________________________________

Entry #2:

            Title     ____________________________________________________

            Medium          ______________________________________________

            Dimensions     ______________________________________________

            Price    ____________________________________________________                                                                                       

Total Fee Paid___________

The undersigned understands and agrees that neither Alpha Rho Tau nor Tulsa Community College (McKeon Center for Creativity) is liable for any loss or damage to the above named artwork.

Artist Signature ______________________________ Date _________________

artz@alpharhotau.org 

 

 

 

 ALPHA RHO TAU MEMBER MEETING

MAY 16, 2022

Please join us at the Alpha Rho Tau Member Meeting at 6:30 on May 16, 2022. The meeting will take place in Frossard Auditorium of the Hardesty Library at 96th and Memorial. Our speaker will be Pat Meyers who will demonstrate her use of pastels to create beautiful paintings.

This meeting will be the last date to enter your work in the A.R.T. Exhibit at The Hive from June 7 to June 30. Entry fee is $15 for the first entry and $10 for the second entry. Oversized entries at an additional $5.00/ You must be a member of Alpha Rho Tau to exhibit.

The next meeting will be June 20, 2022, and will feature a demonstration by oil painter, Carlene Wallace. the July meeting will feature Ann Miller, a pastel artist.

 ALPHA RHO TAU MEMBERS MEETING

APRIL 18, 6:30 p.m. Frossard Auditorium at the Hardesty Library  at 93rd and Memorial. Our presenter will be Patricia Bradley a fine artist in charcoal, pastels, oil and acrylics. Don't miss hearing what this wonderful artist has to show and teach us!

Renew your membership or join us for the first time. Membership forms are in the side of this post and membership is $35 for the year.

And remember to sign up for our 2022 Plein Air Tulsa Brush Creek Paint Out on April 30. Entry fee is $25.

Our May meeting will be May 16 at Hardesty Library. If you are a member by May 16, you may join us in exhibiting your work at the HIVE in Jenks from June 7 to June 30. Entries are $15 for your first piece and $10 for the second. (There is an additional $5 fee for entries over 30 x 30). Limit two entries per artist.

2022 Plein Air Tulsa! “Brush Creek Paint-Out”

The weather should be fine with the sun rising at 6:39am and setting at 8:15pm                                       Event Date: Saturday, April 30, 2022                                                                                            Rain Date: Sunday, May 1, 2022

            This is the fourth annual, Plein air event sponsored by Tulsa Civic Art Association,                          Alpha Rho Tau (a 501(c)(3)org).  This event is open to all artists ages 18 and over.

Event location:  BRUSH CREEK,   Near South Yale and East 111 Street;                        Address: 10900 S. Louisville, Tulsa, OK (between Harvard and Yale Avenue)

This Painting Event will take place entirely on the Brush Creek property.   

 It’s located inside one of the first Ranches established on Indian Territory in 1898. Since the 1970’s, Brush-Creek has been the site of the annual “Brush Creek Bazaar” site of the “1972, Roy Clark, Christmas Special”.                                                                 This beautiful and well-preserved 22 acre plot of land is nestled secretly in the rolling hills of South Tulsa.It has stock-pond, ancient trees, a hundred-year-old “Normandy Style” Barn and much more! Complete with modern restrooms on site! There is good parking for all, with the best parking-area reserved for our early-birds.                                       

Judge: (To be announced)

REGISTRATION   Open to all artists (members and non-members). All artists must register with completed application and pay the entry fee in order to participate in event. Registration fees are non-refundable.

PRE-REGISTER by April 18, 2022                                                                                                            Early-bird entry fee: $25.00 – Members and Non-Members                                                                LATE REGISTRATION: after April 18th and Onsite:  $35.                                                                                 Your Early Registration will make check-in easier and quicker on event day.

To enter:                                                                                           

·         You may register on March 21 / April 18 at our Monthly A.R.T. Members Meetings                              at Hardesty Library,   8316 E. 93^rd St. Tulsa, OK.    5:30- 8: 00pm

·         Late applications and those who enter on day of the event will be subject to a $10 late fee.   Please Pre-register by April 18 if possible.

·          If mailing in your application please send your application form and check to:                Randy Oxley, Alpha Rho Tau, Events Co-Chair,  3828 E. 108^th Street,  Tulsa, OK 74137               

                                                                                                                            

MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS All media will be accepted and must be painted/drawn and completed on-site during the Plein Air Tulsa 2022 event. Blank canvas and art paper must be stamped and certified by A.RT at time of check-in. 

·         At check-in each artist will have their canvas/paper stamped and will receive a packet including: identification badge, maps, sponsor gifts and brochures.

·         Unlimited number of canvas and art paper may be stamped and certified but artist may submit only ONE FRAMED entry for competition.    

·          A.R.T. Certification stamp must be visible on back of each completed painting in all media submissions of artwork for competition. Watercolor paper may be stamped in the front so it is visible or checked in before framing. 

Plein Air Tulsa! “Brush Creek Paint-Out” (2022).  Best of Show, Second and Third Place award-winners will have the opportunity to exhibit their pieces in a place of Recognition at A.R.T. “Summer Show at the Hive” June 7-30, 2022 (HIVE conducts sales, charges 30% commission). All unsold art at the Hive must be picked up on June 30, 10am to12pm.

FRAMING:  Artwork must be appropriately framed, mounted and wired for hanging (i.e., no stained mats, no alligator/saw-toothed hangers, masking tape or duct tape, etc). Your name and ph # must be written on back. 

ARTWORK PRICING: Artists are responsible for handling their sales and sales tax collection.  No commissions are collected by Brush Creek Challenge or Alpha Rho Tau.

BONUS OPPORTUNITY * Plein Air pieces winning “Best of Show”, 2^nd and 3^rd Places and “Quick Draw” will/can be hung  in a prestigious place at the SUMMER SHOW AT THE HIVE, 2022 in Jenks, OK  June 7-30, 2022.

JUDGING: Paintings will be turned in before 3:00 ON THE DOT to be cleared for judging,                  at Headquarters/Normandy Barn on event day. No late entries accepted after 3pm

        EVENTS JUDGE: Virgil Lampton                        

AWARDS, PRIZES, AND MONEY: “Best of Show”, 2^nd and Third places will be awarded (Monetary Prizes will depend on the number of Entrants/Sponsors and money collected.)        Specifics on awards and prizes will be coming soon.                          

See Alpha Rho Tau Civic Art Association on Face book and BlogSpot for more information.

 

PRE - EVENT ORIENTATION – FRIDAY NIGHT/APRIL 29^TH 5:30 – 7:30PM

All artists are invited to attend the “Meet and Greet” at Ziegler’s Art and Frame                                     at 6 N. Lewis, for a chance to shop for art supplies after hours.  5:30 to 8pm.                                   Pick-up your packet including: 2022 Rules, Maps and Schedule of events.  Come                        enjoy shopping and meeting the other artists participating.     Masks and social-                                distancing are recommended until further notice.

 

QUICK DRAW   (Special event) at the Brush Creek Paint-Out   4pm to 5:00pm

·         Quick Draw entry: $10 and a little ambition.  

·         The Quick Draw event will take place at Brush Creek from 4 to 5:00pm.                                  

·         Each artist should provide their own 8” x 10” art panel or paper that they will be using.                It must be stamped with the A.R.T. Certification stamp prior to the Quick Draw event.

·         Plein Air Tulsa Artists are not required to participate in the Quick Draw.  The Quick Draw event is open to everyone age 18 and over.         

·         Artists will display their completed “Quick Draw” drawing or painting on their easels promptly at 5:00pm at a designated judging area. A frame/a mat are requested for Q.Draw.

·         Winner takes all! And winning Quick-Draw may be exhibited at the HIVE Summer Show.                                              

·         All Judges’ decisions are final.

 

                                                TIMELINE

 PRE-REGISTRATION                                                         March 1 – April 18, 2022

 PRE-EVENT ORIENTATION:                                            Friday Night, April 29; 5:30 to 8pm

EVENT DATE:___________________________                        _ Saturday, April 30, (or on Rain date of May 1^st )

SIGN - IN __________________________________     _  _              Starts at 7:00am

PAINTING EVENT BEGINS                                                Promptly at 9:00am

CHECK - IN                                                                            Turn in art BEFORE or at 3:00pm(sharp)

QUICK DRAW__________________________________________ 4:00pm to 5pm

AWARDS CEREMONY                                                         Begins at 6:00 pm

______________________________________________________________________________________________________

 

Alpha Rho Tau is a civic art association established c.1930 in Tulsa, OK where we strive to promote and foster the Arts, awarding a scholarship to a young artist each year.

You are invited to visit our Monthly Meetings where we have Guest Artists, Demos, opportunities & more. Meetings held at the Hardesty Library, 8316 E. 93^rd St. Tulsa, OK.    5:30- 8: 00pm. (On the 3^rd Monday of each month)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

 

The undersigned understands and agrees that neither Alpha Rho Tau, Plein Air Tulsa/ event sponsors and individuals involved in the “2022 Plein Air Tulsa! “Brush Creek, Paint-Out” event are not liable for loss or damage to artwork or for any personal injury incurred during participation in this event. 

It is agreed that during this event, individual artists will manage their own sales with no commission being taken; however, artists are requested to come to sales table with their buyer so sales may be record.  Cash, check or credit card (if artist has the capability) may be used to purchase art pieces. Artist

It is also agreed that after the Brush Creek Paint-Out, A.R.T. would like to exhibit the award-winning pieces in a prestigious place at our SUMMER SHOW AT THE HIVE in Jenks, OK June 7-30, 2022. (Any/all artwork sold at the Hive is subject to a 30% commission).

 

Disclaimer: (The 2022 Plein Air Tulsa, Brush Creek Paint-Out, is subject to change and could be rescheduled due to circumstances beyond our control).

 

Liability, theft, damage: All precautions will be taken to safeguard artists and their artwork during this event.  Artists are responsible for insurance of his/her artwork. Entry in this event implies agreement to all rules and terms stated in this 2022 prospectus.

 

 

 

 

Please visit Alpha Rho Tau Civic Art Association on Facebook and Blogspot                                                         to review the event, entry forms and to see what else is happening.

For questions contact: Alpha Rho Tau, Exhibits Committee Chair; Ken Brown                                        (918) 883-3716 cl. / kenbrownpioneer@gmail.com