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PHOTOGRAPHY

2024 Photography

Photography students are instructed in various photographic techniques and are encouraged to utilize the aesthetics of their surroundings. Students explore conventional and digital photography, along with darkroom and digital editing techniques. Student photography is displayed in public exhibitions. Up to 20 students are accepted.

Requirements for Applicants

To apply to the photography program, applicants must submit a portfolio of 6-8 images. Evaluators will be looking for applicants who have a good understanding of photographic technique (e.g. composition, use of light, contrast) and whose images tell their artistic point of view.

Images may be conventional and/or digital photographs, but all photos will be submitted digitally in JPEG format. Images may be taken on any type of camera, including smartphones or tablets.

Application Deadline: Monday, February 12, 2024 at 11:59 p.m.

Download Complete Photography Applicant Guide

OAI Quartz Preview Days

Interested in auditioning for the Oklahoma Summer Arts Institute but don’t know where to start? Each fall, OAI is offers free workshops as part of the OAI Quartz Preview Days! Look for 2024 Preview Day announcements next fall. 

 Fall 2023 Preview Days listed below. 

Lawton

Wednesday, November 29, 9:00-11:00am - **FULL**
LIFE READY CENTER
702 NW Homestead Dr
Clinician: Konrad Eek, Photographer and Owner, Maxwell Eek Design Photography

Durant

Friday, December 1, 10:00am-12:00pm
CHOCTAW CULTURAL CENTER
1919 Hina Hanta Way
Clinician: Todd Stewart, Associate Professor of Art, Technology, and Culture, University of Oklahoma

Tulsa

Saturday, December 2, 12:00-2:00pm
BOSTON AVENUE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
1301 S Boston Ave
Clinician: Konrad Eek, Photographer and Owner, Maxwell Eek Design Photography

Oklahoma City

Wednesday, December 6, 1:00-3:00pm
OKLAHOMA CONTEMPORARY
11 NW 11th St
Clinician: Narcisco Arguelles, Art Educator, Crossings Christian School

Enid

Friday, December 8, 9:30am-12:00pm
ENID HIGH SCHOOL
611 W Wabash Ave
Clinician: Todd Stewart, Associate Professor of Art, Technology, and Culture, University of Oklahoma