December 6, 2024 - January 25, 2025
VisionMakers2024 is 108|Contemporary’s signature-juried biennial exhibition for contemporary fine craft-based artists in Oklahoma, Arkansas, Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, New Mexico, and Texas. On view December 6, 2024 – January 25, 2025, this exhibition showcases work that bridges cutting-edge concepts and traditional skills. With an internationally recognized juror and cash awards, VisionMakers2024 will be displayed in the architecturally stunning 108|Contemporary gallery in the heart of the Tulsa Arts District. VisionMakers2024 opens Friday, December 6, 2024 from 6:00 – 9:00 pm.
Guest Juror
Duane Reed opened the Duane Reed Gallery in his name in 1994 where he has exhibited and represented successful contemporary artists such as Michael Eastman, Jun Kaneko, Joseph Piccillo, Albert Paley, Wendell Castle, Dale Chihuly, and Rudy Autio. He has over 20 years of professional experience in the art world and is nationally regarded in multi-media art. Reed possesses a passionate commitment to the representation of national and international artists with special attention to introducing innovative artists working in ceramics, glass, and fiber. Exemplary of his expertise, Duane has curated over 300 exhibitions both at his gallery as well as others and has lectured on a variety of art topics and holds memberships with the Renwick Gallery Caucus, The Mint Museum’s Founders’ Circle, Contemporary Art Museum, St. Louis and AIDA (Association of Israeli Decorative Arts). He is a former trustee of the American Craft Council and currently serves on the national boards of The Watershed Ceramic Center and the Creative Glass Center of America.
Presenting Sponsor:
Hardesty Family Foundation
Artist Award Sponsor:
The Mervin Bovaird Foundation
Program Partners:
Commerce Bank
Elizabeth Downing & Jana Ecrette
Marcy and Bernard Robinowitz
GH2 Architects
VisionMakers2024 Exhibiting Artists:
Grant Akiyama, OK
Cassie Arnold, TX
Marilyn Artus, OK
Elaine Buss, KS
Harlan Butt, TX
Al Canner, CO
Maryalice Carroll, OK
Lizzie DiSilvestro, OK
Jane Dunnewold, TX
Kim Eichler-Messmer, KS
Jean Ann Fausser, OK
Pamela Husky, OK
Alicia Kelly, KS
Justin Korver, MO
Darci Lenker, OK
Mark Lewis, OK
Emily Main, OK
Cynthia Marcoux, OK
Elizabeth Morisette, CO
Kate Nelson, TX
Terise Harrington Phillips, CO
Kayla Powers, NM
Adams Puryear, MO
Erin Rappleye, OK
Elizabeth Richards, OK
Luanne Rimel, MO
Irene Roderick, TX
Amy Sanders de Melo, OK
Mark Schmidt, MO
Gayle Singer, OK
Shawn Smith, TX
Kirsten Taylor, KS
Suzanne Thomas, OK
Casey Whittier, MO