Instructors
Galen Berry: A full-time marbler since 1986, Galen has taught marbling classes to over 3,500 people in 24 states. His papers are sold to art supply stores and bookbinders all over the country. View examples of his work and find out more information about the ancient art of marbling on his Web site.
Kim Biggers: A certified aerobics instructor that has studied both the physical practice and philosophy of Yoga for more than 15 years, Kim has developed and innovated many Yoga programs for children, teenagers, and adults. As a teacher, she has worked with students of all ages and circumstances. Kim is an instructor with INTEGRIS PACER Fitness Center in Oklahoma City.
Andrew Boatman: M.A. in Instructional Media Education; B.A. in Sociology, University of Central Oklahoma. Andy is a computer education teacher at Sequoyah Middle School in Edmond and has been a glassblower for over eight years. He is the owner of Blue Sage Studios, a fully equipped glassblowing studio in Oklahoma City.
Linda Cowan: An award-winning artist, Linda studied photography and design at the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California, and humanities at OU. She has served as an Artist-in-Residence with the Oklahoma Arts Council and instructed classes at the Firehouse Art Center in Norman, as well as the Fine Arts Institute of Edmond.
Bryan Dahlvang: B.F.A., Oklahoma City University. Bryan is a Graphic Designer and Exhibits Specialist for the Federal Aviation Administration at the Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center. He also teaches at various libraries around the state of Oklahoma. Bryan enjoys oil painting and mixed media, but has a passion for photography as well. His artwork can be viewed online. Bryan is included also in the Virtual Gallery of the Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition.
Carolyn (Caroline) Farris: M.F.A.and B.F.A., University of Oklahoma. With nearly 30 years of teaching experience, Carolyn served as a professor of visual arts at Oklahoma City Community College and was honored with the President’s Award for Excellence in Teaching at OCCC. She was the lead illustrator and compositional designer of the Devon Energy Oklahoma Centennial Mosaic Mural in Bricktown. Additionally, Carolyn has received numerous art show awards, including a T.J. Mayes Purchase Award.
Lacy Brown Gustafson: M.S., Emporia State University, Emporia, Kansas; B.A. in Graphic Art, University of Central Oklahoma. Lacy is currently an art teacher at Deer Creek Elementary and exhibits her work locally.
Amanda Harmer: B.F.A., University of Oklahoma. Amanda brings a wealth of experience in teaching visual arts to children ages 15 months and above. She has worked with Edmond Public Schools, the Fine Arts Institute of Edmond, City Arts Center, and Studio Mid-Del.
Debbie Langston: M.H.R. and M.B.A.,University of Oklahoma; B.F.A., Southern Methodist University. A practicing artist who has worked closely with the Museum for many years, Debbie is a fifth grade art teacher with Edmond Public Schools. She also is an Artist-in-Residence with the Oklahoma Arts Council and the Arts Council of Oklahoma City. Debbie is included also in the Virtual Gallery of the Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition.
Kevin A. Mahoney: M.F.A., Indiana University. Kevin served as the Coordinator for the Film, Video and Theatre Programs at the University of New Mexico-Taos for the last four years. Most recently, his play, Sorority Queen in a Mobile Home, premiered at the Soho Playhouse in New York City. Additionally, his film, Clayton, was given a full-backer’s reading by The Screen Actor’s Guild in Houston, Texas.
Janet Massad: M.F.A. in Visual Arts/Ceramics from Claremont Graduate School, California; M.Ed. in Art and Art Education, B.A., Southwestern Oklahoma State University, Weatherford. Janet has taught throughout the United States and has been published internationally.
Patricia Morgan: B.F.A., University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma, Chickasha. An art teacher for Dove Science Academy in Oklahoma City, Patricia is certified to teach grades preK-12. She has served as an Artist-in-Residence for the Oklahoma Arts Council and is a member of the Oklahoma Art Education Association, National Art Education Association, and the Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition. Patricia exhibits her work regionally, often receiving award recognition. Patricia is included also in the Virtual Gallery of the Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition.
Mike Muller: M.F.A. in Printmaking, University of North Texas; B.F.A., University of Oklahoma. Mike is currently a National Board Certified art teacher with Belle Isle Enterprise Middle School in Oklahoma City.
Erin Oldfield: B.A., University of Central Oklahoma. Erin is a practicing artist working primarily in paint and mixed media. She is a volunteer and committee member for various arts organizations, including the Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition. Erin shares her passion for creative expression with young artists through fun-loving encouragement and instruction. Erin is included also in the Virtual Gallery of the Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition.
Karen Prior: RYT, LCCE. Karen combines a background in hatha yoga with her deep understanding of pregnancy and birth. She has worked with pregnant women and new moms since 1995. Karen holds many certifications in yoga, pregnancy fitness, childbirth education, and postnatal yoga. She is the owner of Mamaste Yoga, a prenatal yoga program offered nationwide
Richard Rouillard: Retired from Oklahoma City Community College (OCCC), Richard taught English and Humanities for 36 years. He is the co-developer of the Museums Studies course offered by OCCC as a Humanities option for degree seekers and as an enrichment course for lifelong learners. He is currently a docent at the Oklahoma City Museum of Art.
Geoffrey L. Smith: B.F.A. in Media Arts, University of Oklahoma. Geoffrey presently works as a video production instructor at Harding Fine Arts Academy in Oklahoma City. He also freelances in the sports media industry for ESPN and Fox Sports. Geoffrey is an Artist-in-Residence for the Oklahoma Arts Council and the Metropolitan Library System and has received numerous awards at film festivals and contests for short films that he produced and directed.
Kelly Smith: B.A., University of Central Oklahoma. Kelly brings a wealth of experience in the field of child development and teaching art to children. She established preschool art programs for All Souls Episcopal Church, as well as preschool and homeschool art programs for Studio Mid-Del and the City of Edmond’s Multi Activity Center (MAC). Additionally, she has owned and operated her own business designing, producing, and selling her artwork to stores across the Southwest.
Jeff Stokes: M.F.A. in Painting, Wichita State University; B.F.A., Oklahoma State University. Stokes has curated numerous contemporary art exhibits in Kansas and Oklahoma museums and galleries, as well as showing his own sculpture, drawings, and paintings in Kansas, Oklahoma, and New York. Stokes taught art in the secondary schools, and was an adjunct instructor in drawing at both Oklahoma State and Wichita State before accepting a position as Executive Director at Individual Artists of Oklahoma in 2005.
Lacye Swilley-Russell: M.F.A. in Studio Arts, Memphis College of Art; B.F.A., Louisiana Tech University. A painter and printmaker, Lacye concurrently serves as an adjunct instructor at the University of Central Oklahoma, Oklahoma Christian University, and Oklahoma City Community College. As a visual artist, she has exhibited her artwork in Oklahoma, Arkansas, Tennessee, and Louisiana.
Elia Woods: A studio artist and educator, Elia has offered workshops and given numerous presentations on fiber art throughout the greater Oklahoma City metropolitan area for children and adults. She also exhibits her fiber works locally and nationally. Elia is included also in the Virtual Gallery of the Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition.
Cynthia Daniel Wolf: A visual and performing artist, Cynthia creates mixed-media Polaroid transfers onto silk, metal, handmade tiles, and watercolor paper at her gallery in the Paseo Arts District and shares her passion for this medium with ages 4 through adult.
Kiona Wooton-Millirons: M.F.A., University of Oklahoma; B.F.A., Oklahoma City University. An exhibiting artist, Kiona has taught for the Metropolitan Library System for four years.