The University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma’s newest art exhibit, “Prairie Moderns: The Artwork of Don Holladay,” will open in the Nesbitt Gallery on Saturday, Feb. 17 at 7 p.m. A reception will be held in the gallery and is free and open to the public. 

Holladay focuses on figurative and non-objective images that convey isolation. His studio includes an etching press and many of his pieces originate from the printmaking process, which he sees as lending itself to solitary figures and uncluttered images.    

Holladay’s works have appeared in solo and juried shows across the state, including MainSite Contemporary Gallery, Norman Depot, Norman Firehouse Art Center, The Goddard Center, Paseo Originals, Leslie Powell Gallery, IAO, USAO’s Nesbitt Gallery, the University of Oklahoma’s Lightwell Gallery among others. He serves as the Board Chairman of the Oklahoma Arts Institute Foundation and was named to the USAO Foundation’s Board of Trustees last summer. 

USAO's Meet the Candidates series, sponsored by the Nita R. Giles Public Policy Program, continues on March 6 with Republican and Oklahoma Lt. Governor, Todd Lamb. Lamb will give a short presentation of his platform followed by a Q&A session with the audience. The event is free and the public is encouraged to attend.

 March 1 - 3 7:30pm

March 4 2:00pm

Tickets $12/adult $6/youth 4-18 and college student w/ID 

 Tims-Drummomnd Memorial Scholarship Show.  Melodrama

The Philadelphia Story is a 1939 American comic play by Philip Barry. It tells the story of a socialite whose wedding plans are complicated by the simultaneous arrival of her ex-husband and an attractive journalist. Written as a vehicle for Katharine Hepburn, its success marked a reversal of fortunes for the actress, who was one of the film stars deemed "box office poison" in 1938.

See USAO's theatre students perform the play on March 2 and 3, 2018 at 7 p.m. in the Davis Hall Little Theatre.

The Philadelphia Story is a 1939 American comic play by Philip Barry. It tells the story of a socialite whose wedding plans are complicated by the simultaneous arrival of her ex-husband and an attractive journalist. Written as a vehicle for Katharine Hepburn, its success marked a reversal of fortunes for the actress, who was one of the film stars deemed "box office poison" in 1938.

See USAO's theatre students perform the play on March 2 and 3, 2018 at 7 p.m. in the Davis Hall Little Theatre.

This academic year, the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma’s Nita R. Giles Public Policy Program will host “Meet the Candidates,” a series of public forums where the contenders in Oklahoma’s 2018 gubernatorial election can discuss their platforms.

Republican and current Oklahoma City mayor, Mick Cornett, Republica, will speak March 5.

The candidate will have the opportunity to give a short presentation of his politics and policies in the USAO Ballroom, followed by a question and answer period with the audience.

The forum will be held at 7 p.m. and is free of charge. The public is encouraged to attend.  

Dr. Stephen Weber, chair of the Division of Arts and Humanities and professor of music at the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma, will perform a concert of his own compositions on March 6 at 7:30 p.m. in the Music Annex on the USAO campus. The performance is free and open to the public.

The concert will feature several compositions for voice, piano, woodwinds, percussion and guitar, as well as two short films, created in collaboration with USAO videographer David Duncan, for which Weber wrote the soundtracks. 

Each year on the first Thursday of April, the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma hosts what is known as the Spring Triad, their largest annual event. Comprising the Montmartre Chalk Art Festival, the USAO Scholastic Meet and Droverstock Music Festival, the 2018 Triad will be held April 5. The public is welcome to explore the artwork, music, food, vendors and other recreational activities on campus over the course of the day.

 DINNER SOLD AT 5:30PM COST IS $8.00

CONCERT STARTS AT 7PM COST IS $20.00

SILENT AUCTION ITEMS 

BENEFIT CONCERT FOR THE RESURRECTION HOUSE / LIFE SKILLS INSTITUTE  

Who's ready to show off their Purple Pride?

Join us as we celebrate 32 years of the Chickasha Public School Foundation and our Purple Pride!

We were founded to provide support for teachers and their students, and we are proud to say that we hold true to that mission today!  We believe in the teachers, students and their Purple Pride! Make plans to join us! 

Summer Drumcamps ~ 16th Year.

Any Students Going into K-8th Grade.

No Musical experience required.

Music, Drums,Games, Activities, Lunch and More.

ArtScope, an activity of the Chickasha Area Arts Council (CAAC), is a two-week, summer arts day camp for children, ages 8 to 12. Campers will study ‘The Arts’ through drawing, painting, sculpting, theatre, dance, and music experiences, as well as learn from special presentations by guest artists. 

ArtScope STUDIO, is designed specifically for 13-18 year old students. Participants will be involved in an in-depth three-hour Visual Arts study for the two weeks of ArtScope.  

An ArtScope and STUDIO Showcase will be held on the final day of camp to display the students' visual artworks and  to have performances in music and dance as well as a theatrical production.

Some scholarships may be available for those who qualify.