The newly crowned winners of our Put Your Art On It t-shirt design competition. Congratulations to Finley, age 9, of Edmond, and Lily age 10, of Stillwater! We are so excited to get the t-shirt production underway! Lily and Finley will receive three complimentary t-shirts each and the chance to see their artwork walking around Stillwater (and beyond). T-shirts will also be available for order for $15 each. The proceeds from the sale of the t-shirts will go to our scholarship fund, helping students in need attend classes and camps at a discounted rate. Thanks to all who participated!

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The newly crowned winners of our Put Your Art On It t-shirt design competition. Congratulations to Luke, age 8, of Oklahoma City, and BreAnna, age 16, of Stillwater! We are so excited to get the t-shirt production underway! BreAnna and Luke will receive three complimentary t-shirts each and the chance to see their artwork walking around Stillwater (and beyond). T-shirts will also be available for pre-order through July 30th for $15 each. The proceeds from the sale of the t-shirts will go to our scholarship fund, helping students in need attend classes and camps at a discounted rate. Our three honorable mentions go to Kira, Mason, and Addy. Thanks to all who participated!

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Our art academy students chose to work with the theme ‘Self’.  Each artist selected an object that symbolizes something about themselves-something not many people are aware of. Perhaps you’ll notice some boxes are not quite ready for reveal! They positioned their boxes like a wall to represent the humanness of building internal walls. This artwork asks the question: is it necessary to build walls to protect ourselves, SOMETIMES? How and when do we begin to take down our walls? 
 
Sometimes, mixed media, 2024

Prairie Arts Center Art Academy students:
Eleanor Hagan
Andy Gose
Sam Shaw 
Eli Morris
Hadlee Barnes
Natalie Gilley
Mya Linneman
Mashall Peters
Rosie Peters

TERRITORY is a student exhibition comprised of installations created and curated by Stillwater art students from Prairie Art Center's Art Academy, Stillwater Middle School, and Lincoln Academy. 
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What is conceptual art?
In conceptual art, the concept or idea behind a work is prioritized over aesthetics, materials, and craftsmanship. Conceptual art asks questions about the nature of art, art making, and the role of the artist, as well as broader questions about life. Much of conceptual art relies on viewer participation/perception and can be experienced by turns as humorous, serious, anti-authoritarian, overly intellectual, or just plain nonsense. You decide!

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This group of students chose to work with the theme of insecurities. Each artist selected an object that symbolizes an insecurity that they do their best to keep hidden. They positioned their boxes in a way that forces the audience to really "work" to see the objects. They seem to be asking the questions: how much do you care? Can you decipher their insecurities by examining the objects?
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