ENTERTAINMENT BUZZ
The arts are
alive at
January 12, 2017
Living Arts
The Doobie Brothers
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Thackerville, OK
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By Julie Wenger Watson
TULSA, Okla. – With its
architecture, museums and
performance spaces, Tulsa’s
identity as a city is closely tied
to the arts. While Gilcrease
and Philbrook are impressive
examples of visual art in a
traditional setting, for decades,
the nonprofit Living Arts
has explored the edges of
contemporary art – from music
and dance to sculpture and
spoken word. For 26 years,
Steve Liggett served as the
organization’s Artistic Director.
Last summer, Jessica Borusky
assumed the helm.
Borusky, who has worked as
a curator, writer, artist and
educator, believes Living Arts
brings something unique to
Tulsa’s art scene.
“Living Arts’ mission is
to present and develop
contemporary art in Tulsa,”
Borusky explained. “Critically
engaged art is essential within
a diverse arts-ecology and a
catalyst for social change.”
According to Borusky, Living
Arts supports the evolution and
exploration of new art forms
and the relationship of art to
other disciplines and fields
of knowledge. Workshops,
performances, exhibitions,
films, demonstrations of current
art, lectures and educational
activities all align to support the
organization’s goals.
Borusky and her team are
currently choosing exhibits for
the 2018-19 season. The New
Genre Festival, which focuses
on exhibiting new media and
performance, including work
from over 20 regional, national
and international performance
artists, will return March 1-3.
Borusky is also looking forward
to May’s special exhibit Land-
S(r)aping, which “examines the
aesthetic and socio-economic
impact of development within
architecture and community.”
The organization will also
be part of Tulsa’s Juneteenth
festival, with a special
performance and installation
by Boston-based artist Dell
Hamilton.
Living Arts offers plenty of
opportunities and programming
for families, including workshops
and events tied to its exhibitions.
There are camps and afterschool
programs for middle and high
school aged kids, too.
“Living Arts considers education
a vital component of aesthetic
experience,” noted Borusky.
“Shared vocabulary around
contemporary art and knowledge
production are key qualities of
art engagement.”
There are plenty of ways to get
involved with Living Arts.
“Volunteers and internships are
a great way to gain experience
in the arts, with specific
focus toward community
endeavors and new media
artwork,” Borusky said. “With
communal engagement, care and
involvement, we help to shape
together new direction for the
Tulsa artistic community.”
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For more information, visit
livingarts.org.
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