stipends for local teachers, host workshops and classes and more. New members are offered a free “Art 101” beginner-level class taught by expert BAA members. “We offered a free “101” class with membership in 2017, and over 40 first time members and many returning members signed up,” said Jenkins. “We had several different painting classes, calligraphy, fabric dyeing, colored pencil, and jewelry making. A drawing 101 class will be held in July. We will offer more 101 opportunities next year.” She believes that the arts are vital asset to the Bartlesville community. “They distract us from our daily schedules, and bring enjoyment. Art in our community makes a good first impression on visitors,” said Jenkins. “It is a joy to see beauty and talent, and it can elevate the creative bar for the whole city.”
Arts and culture thrive in Bartlesville thanks to stalwarts such as the Bartlesville Community Center and the Price Tower Arts Center.
Other arts organizations • Bartlesville Civic Ballet provides training opportunities for the youth of Washington County and surrounding areas by offering two productions each year — “The Nutcracker” in December and a spring ballet in April. Visit www.balletbartlesville.com for more information. • Bartlesville Choral Society is a 70-voice
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community chorus that has been a vibrant part of the northeast Oklahoma arts scene since 1977. The society presents three concerts a year, showcasing a wide variety of music from large classical works to programs of shorter varied choral works to pops concerts. Visit www.bvillechoralsociety.org for more information.
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• Bartlesville Community Concert Association brings live performances each year to the Bartlesville Community Center. On May 4, the season closes with a “Tribute to the King.” The BCCA has also presented many educational outreach programs, master classes and matinee performances to students in the area. For more information, visit www.bccamusic.org. • The Price Tower Arts Center, housed in Frank Lloyd Wright’s only fully realized skyscraper, offers outstanding collections and exhibitions of art, architecture and design. Guided tours are available to the public. Hotel accommodations are available at the Inn at Price Tower and fine dining is also available at the Copper Bar. Reservations are recommended. The Price Tower is a World Heritage Site nominee. • Heritage Theatre Cafe and Pub brings plays, music and good food to downtown Dewey. Inside the restaurant and pub, patrons can enjoy a movie, live theater, karoke, live music and delish menu options. Visit them on Facebook for current events. Emily Droege has been the feature writer for the Examiner-Enterprise for six years. She was born and raised in Bartlesville and earned her bachelor’s degree in history and master’s in applied history at Oklahoma State University.