24 Works on paper is Oklahoma’s only traveling art exhibit that features artists who live and work in the state. From Aug. 2022 to Feb. 2024 the fifth installment of 24 Works on paper will be on public display at ten different locations and Northern Oklahoma College Tonkawa has been chosen as one of the first locations for the exhibition. In the Eleanor Hays Gallery in the KPAC building, this collection will be available to the public from Sept. 26 to Nov. 2.

There is a wide range representation in ages, methods, and backgrounds throughout the collection, but they are all tied together by the simplest element. Paper is the only constant in the different pieces. Guest curator, Michael R. Grauer believes that paper is a perfect tie between the artists and the viewers because of the simplicity and daily use of paper for everyone.

In his opinion, “That familiarity engenders a connection, a conduit between the artists and the viewer in a fundamental way that most art forms cannot or do not achieve,” Featuring works such as curator’s choice, Marching through time endlessly waking, reaching, sleeping, dying By Laurel Payne and honorable mention, Faith in Blue from Scarlet Rock Hosseini, there is a large variety in style and inspiration behind each of the pieces.

If you are unable to see them in person, the collection is online as well and there are links to purchase the artworks for sale on their website at www.ovac-ok.org/24-works-on-paper.