Paseo Arts Association honoring artists and volunteers at tonight’s Oklahoma Artist of the Year Awards
Bert Seabourn (Photo by Paul Hellstern/The Oklahoman Archives)
Renowned Oklahoma artist Bert Seabourn will be among the honorees at tonight’s Oklahoma Artist of the Year Awards.
The Paseo Arts Association will honor artists, volunteers and mentors who have contributed to Oklahoma art and arts organization tonight at the Oklahoma City Community Foundation Community Room.
Because there were several deserving nominees in multiple categories, the awards will be given to:
- Bert Seabourn, Lifetime Achievement;
- Regina Murphy, Lifetime Achievement;
- John Seward, Michi Susan Award;
- Carl Shortt, Volunteer Service;
- Dr. Sandy Martin, Volunteer Service.
Bert Seabourn’s paintings have been exhibited extensively and are held in public and private collections across the nation and overseas. A graduate of Oklahoma City University, Seabourn spent 23 years first as an artist and then art director of OG&E before leaving to pursue a career as a fine art painter. He was bestowed the title of “Master Artist” by the Five Civilized Tribes Museum in Muskogee, Oklahoma and presented the Governor’s Art Award by Gov. George Nigh. He was also awarded an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters Degree at Oklahoma City University.
Bert Seabourn’s Lifetime Achievement Award will be presented by Sue Hale.
Regina Murphy is an accomplished artist who has work in public and private collections across the nation, including the Oklahoma State Art Collection.
She has resided in Oklahoma since 1945 and has served the arts community through membership and in some capacity on boards of directors. Although she has pursued numerous creative projects, painting is her passion. Murphy labels her work as, “a blend of abstraction and realism.”
Her award will be presented by Patty Newman.
John Seward, a co-founder of Hobby Lobby, has served artists by offering quality artistic supplies. He began seriously painting in watercolor in 1970, and after his retirement, his interest in painting and photography could be pursued full time. Seward’s support of local art organizations as a board member and (usually anonymous) donor is renowned. He has served on the Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition, Oklahoma Arts Institute board, and Oklahoma City mayor-appointed Arts Commission, as well as the Allied Arts board and Ballet Oklahoma board. Throughout his life John has given freely of his time, intellect, and creativity to the betterment of the arts and artists in Oklahoma.
Carl Shortt, a woodworker, developed his love for the trade at a young age using discarded wood. His work has been featured in numerous exhibitions throughout the Oklahoma City area and has been awarded multiple times at the Oklahoma State Fair. His donated work and services include the American Heart Association in Oklahoma City, the Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition, the Bishop McGuiness High School Parent/Teacher Organization, and the Allied Arts of Oklahoma City. Shortt’s work is featured in a variety of private and public collections, including that of former Gov.and Mrs. Frank Keating.
Dr. Sandy Martin has worked and consulted in the public relations field for more than 20 years. After her graduation from Oklahoma City University, she led the department of marketing and communications to become the largest undergraduate major in the College of Arts and Sciences. As a volunteer for the Paseo Arts Association, Dr. Martin has advised and consulted with the marketing and public Relations Committee and assisted in the development of the upcoming re-branding campaigns and the development of new programs and services.
The Paseo Arts Association, a nonprofit organization that raises funds to promote artists, businesses and educational programming in the Historic Paseo District and for Oklahoma. Visit the gallery at 3022 Paseo from noon to 4 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday. For more information, call 525-2688 or go to www.thepaseo.com.
-BAM
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