The art scene in Oklahoma City has been slowly taking off over the last several years. The immersive Factory Obscura exhibit just closed, after drawing in huge crowds. Plaza Walls has helped to legitimize the need for public art. Oklahoma Contemporary is working with locals and international artists to bring great things to the fairgrounds. And the annual Momentum art show will kick off this weekend at the Gold Dome, celebrating its 18th year of highlighting young artists.
Probably one of the most famous local painters is Desmond Mason. He played college hoops for OSU before joining the NBA, then came back home when the Hornets moved here, and then again when Clay Bennett stole acquired the Seattle Supersonics. After he retired, he began to pursue his other true passion, – art.