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
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
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
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
AFFILIATIONS
Ntu Arts Association, member
Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition, member
Paseo Arts Association, member