Debra Elizabeth Martin Artistry
EXHIBITIONS
2024 V-Day Group Art Show, Factory Obscura - Oklahoma City, OK
Women of Color Art Showcase , Muse Art Studio - Oklahoma City, OK
Toys, Allied Arts Artini Fundraiser - Oklahoma City, OK
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2023 The Art of Business, Martin Tax Service - Oklahoma City, OK
Women of Color Art Showcase , Alori Chanel - Oklahoma City, OK
Mythology, Fables & Folklore: Celebrating Mermaids of Color, The Resonator Institute - Norman, OK
12 x 12 Fundraiser, OVAC, At Lively Beerworks - Oklahoma City, OK
2022 I'm a Black Mermaid: African Mythology & Black Folklore, Flora Bodega - Oklahoma City, OK
12 x 12 Fundraiser, OVAC, At Lively Beerworks - Oklahoma City, OK
REAL Presents Art for the Cause, The Paseo Arts and Creative Center - Oklahoma City, OK
2020 We Are Not Satisfied, Leslie Powell Foundation Gallery - Lawton, OK
2019 Putnam City Schools Annual Visual Art Specialist Exhibit, Putnam City Schools Administration - Warr Acres, OK
Women of Color Art Showcase , Heart Studio - Edmond, OK
Ntu Celebration of the Arts, Langston University - Oklahoma City, OK
2018 Putnam City Schools Annual Visual Art Specialist Exhibit, Putnam City Schools Administration - Warr Acres, OK
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TEACHING / CURATORIAL
​2022 - Curator of First Friday Artist Series, Flora Bodega, Paseo Art District - Oklahoma City, OK
2012 - 2014 Adjunct Faculty of Art History, Platt Career College - Oklahoma City, OK
Adjunct Faculty of Art & Food in Media, Platt Career College - Oklahoma City, OK
ARTIST RESIDENCIES
2023 - Artist-In-Residence + Educator, ArtsUp?!, Inc. - Oklahoma City, OK
2021 Emerging Curator, Inclusion in Art Curate Program - Oklahoma City, OK
2013 - 2019 Artist-In-Residence + Educator, Studio 222 Program - Oklahoma City, OK
2013 - 2018 Artist-In-Residence + Educator, Summer Academy, Metropolitan School of Dance, Inc. - Oklahoma City, OK
2017 Volunteer Arts Instructor, Senior Art Program, Healthy Living Center - Oklahoma City, OK
2013 Artist-In-Residence + Educator, Summer Academy, Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College – Miami, OK
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AWARDS / RECOGNITION / PUBLICATIONS
1983 Oscar Rose Junior College Art Purchase Award
2020 Southwest News: Lawton Constitution / August 2020 Edition
https://www.swoknews.com/styles/black-mother-creates-art-to-reflect-her-sadness-and-fear/
2021 Inclusion In Art Curatorial Mentor Program https://inclusioninart.com/curate/
2021 Inclusion in Art Emerging Curator
2022 Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition Professional Basics Grant
Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition Thrive Grant
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AFFILIATIONS
Ntu Arts Association, member
Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition, member
Paseo Arts Association, member