This year marks the 125th anniversary of the birth of artist Alexandre Hoag. Alexander Hogue was a visionary painter of the American landscape who mentored several generations of young artists as leader of the University of Tulsa School of the Arts.
In honor of Hoag and his artistic legacy, the Philbrook Museum of Art and the University of Tulsa each have an inspired exhibition featuring Hoag’s work.
Currently on display at Philbrook, ‘Alexandre Hoag: Man/Nature’ includes one of Hoag’s most iconic images, ‘Erosion No. 2: Mother Earth Uncovered’. works from the collection and some archival photographs.
The “Mother Earth” painting is one of many iconic images Hoag created that capture the physical and mental devastation wrought by the Great Depression and the Dust Bowl in the early 1930s.
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Focusing on the man-made causes of this environmental disaster, Hoag set himself apart from his contemporaries as an artist with a unique vision and sensitivity to the natural world.
Hoag describes his art as follows: That’s what an artist has to do. ”
Regarding his “Dust Bowl” painting, Hoag said: , as an artist, it was terrifyingly beautiful. I painted it for its terrifying beauty.
The exhibit is on display until June 25th.
“Hogue 125 Inspired: Oklahoma Landscapes” is now on display at the Alexandre Hogue Gallery at Phillips Hall at 2930 E. Fifth St. on the TU campus, demonstrating Hogue’s legacy and continued influence on the art world .
Consisting of works by artists 18 and older, this exhibit explores the artist’s connection to Oklahoma’s physical and cultural landscape. A work can engage aspects of political, social, environmental or interpersonal influences that shape who we are.
The exhibition will continue until March 9th. facebook.com/utulsaschoolofart
TSO Honoring Pete Peterson
Earl Pete Peterson, longtime music teacher at Union Public Schools and conductor of the Tulsa Youth Symphony Orchestra, will announce the 2023 Tulsa Symphony Orchestra at the orchestra’s concert on Saturday, March 4 at 7:30 p.m. of the Ron Wheeler Music Educator Award. , Tulsa PAC, 101 E. Third St.
The award was established last year in honor of former Tulsa Youth Symphony Music Director Ron Wheeler to honor individuals whose commitment to music education in Oklahoma has made a lasting impact.
Wheeler said, “Pete Peterson inspired and was a friend to thousands of young musicians during his long career. He created a string program at Union Public Schools and was one of the most Incorporated into one of the largest and best schools.His dedication to music and education is exemplary.Pete has an extraordinary combination of great musicianship and an exuberant personality that makes him the best choice for young people. I invite you to become one of
Keith C. Elder, Executive Director of the Tulsa Symphony Orchestra, said: We are thrilled to recognize and celebrate his dedication, passion and contribution to music education in Oklahoma. ”
Peterson’s teaching career spanned 35 years at Union Public Schools, where he began a string program in 1981. By the time he retired, he had grown into an orchestra of over 700 string players from grade 6 to his 12th grade.
He is the current conductor of the Tulsa Youth Symphony Concert Orchestra, conducting since 2006 and is currently a member of the Tulsa Symphony Orchestra, Mosaic Trio and Tulsa Quartet. After earning a degree in music education from Towson State University in Maryland, he holds a master’s degree in cello performance from the University of Tulsa.
“Music has the power to calm the soul, evoke an emotional response, and bring people together,” Peterson said. We were very lucky.”
Two favorites from the Tulsa Symphony Orchestra, soprano Sarah Cobain and conductor Daniel Hege, will return for a program featuring music from the world of opera at the March 4 concert.
With Cobain and guest artist Stephen Powell, Hege performed orchestral excerpts from Mozart’s ‘Don Giovanni’, Rossini’s ‘The Barber of Seville’, Donzetti’s ‘Lucia di Lammermoor’, Verdi’s ‘Rigoletto’, arias , conducts the orchestra in a duet.
Concert tickets range from $20 to $75. 918-584-3645, tulsasymphony.org.
ATC Launches “Skeleton Crew”
It was Detroit in 2008, and a small car factory was on the brink of foreclosure due to the Great Recession. Over the years, workers have become a family of sorts, but the stress and uncertainty can make these “Family ties” are fraying.
“The Skeleton Crew,” the third in award-winning playwright Dominique Morisot’s “Detroit Trilogy,” was described by The New York Times as “a very good new play… warm-blooded, perceptive, very moral, very It is very American.”
American Theater Company will present the Tulsa premiere of “Skeleton Crew” directed by Keith Daniels and starring Isaiah Hamsterd as Dez, Oti-Lisa Brown as Faye, Samara Cain as Shanita and Troy Knowles as Reggie .
Performances are Friday-Saturday March 3-4 and Thursday-Saturday March 9-11 at 8 PM. Sunday, March 5, 2:00 PM, Tulsa PAC, 110 E. Second St. Tickets are $30-$35. 918-596-7111, tulsapac.com.
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