The Tulsa Girls Art School is inviting the community to experience the creativity and personal stories of its students at its annual Spring Show, a celebration of artistic expression, confidence and growth.
Set for Thursday, April 16 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the school’s campus, 2202 E. Admiral Blvd., the event will showcase a wide range of original student artwork across mediums including painting, ceramics, cyanotypes and beaded pieces. This year’s theme, “Bloom Where You Are,” emphasizes resilience and the idea that with support and encouragement, young artists can thrive.
“This show is really about student voice,” said Amber Litwack, executive director of the school. “When girls are given the space to express themselves and explore their creativity, they grow not only as artists, but as individuals.”
Unlike traditional gallery experiences, the Spring Show allows guests to meet the artists behind the work, offering a deeper connection to each piece through conversations about inspiration and creative process.
For students like DeJah Page, a 15-year-old 10th grader, the event is both a creative milestone and an opportunity to step outside her comfort zone. Page will display four pieces this year, including two wood burnings, an acrylic painting and a cyanotype.
“The theme this semester is ‘Bloom,’ so most of my pieces are centered around flowers, bugs, landscapes and bright colors,” Page said. “We also explored new mediums like cyanotypes and wood burning, which became my favorite part because I got to learn new processes.”
Beyond the artwork itself, the show serves as a meaningful entrepreneurial experience. Students receive 50% of the proceeds from any artwork sold, while graduating seniors keep 100%, reinforcing the value of their work and their ability to shape their futures.
Organizers say events like this play a vital role in the community by giving young people — especially girls — a platform to be seen, heard and taken seriously.
“Art shows like this build confidence and show students that their voices matter,” Litwack said. “They also create opportunities for the community to connect directly with our artists and support their growth.”
For Page, that support has been life-changing.
“Art has given me another way to express myself when words are hard,” she said. “The art school has become my second home. I’ve met incredible teachers, artists and friends, and it’s helped me grow not just as an artist, but as a person.”
The Spring Show is free and open to the public. Organizers encourage community members to attend, meet the artists and invest in the next generation of creative voices.
More information can be found on the school’s Facebook and Instagram pages.
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