The Norman Firehouse Art Center enriches our community by offering creative visual arts education, experiences, and exhibitions.
Our Impact
Since its inception in 1970, the Firehouse has had a history of excellence as a community arts center, offering accessible visual arts programming to individuals of all cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds, including underserved groups like adults with disabilities, veterans, and disadvantaged students in Title I schools.
Events
Limited Edition
Experience heroes and villains coming alive at our Limited Edition Opening Reception, Thursday May 22, from 5:30-8:30 PM. See comic books in a whole new light, while enjoying food from Hideaway Pizza and beverages from Big Brewing Co!From the first turn of a page, readers have been captivated by the heroes and villains that come to life in panels covered in action and adventure. Printed in our memories, the illustrated characters that inspired us are timeless reminders of our shared stories. These carefully collected issues have captured our imagination, becoming our most cherished Limited Edition comics.
Opening Reception: Thursday, May 22nd, from 5:30-8:30 PMArtist Talk with Jerry Bennett
Location: Norman Library East
Join Jerry Bennett as he discusses the paths to becoming a published comic creator and offers advice, tips, and tricks for you!
Century of Comics with Jeff Provine
Learn from author and historian Jeff Provine as he takes us through a century of comic history; from Action and Archie to Arigon!
Arigon Starr Artist Meet and Greet
Friday, July 11, 6:30-8:30 PM.
Meet and greet with Arigon Starr, enrolled member of the Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma singer, songwriter, musician, actor, artist, playwright, and author of Super Indian graphic novels.
FirehouseCON
Friday, July 25, 5:30-8:30 PM
Celebrate the closing of Limited Edition with our very own conventions inside the Firehouse Art Center, featuring local comic artists and vendors.
Education
Fall 2025 Class Semester
Fall Class Semester: September 15 - November 8, 2025
General Enrollment begins: July 28, 2025
Advanced Enrollment (Patron + above level members) begins: July 21, 2025