AFTERGLOW
AFTERGLOW
Theme — Afterglow
Gratitude is the lasting warmth that follows an experience. It doesn’t just exist in the instant, present moment. Afterglow is the light that lingers, a glow that can be carried forward, long after the spark. The works in this show reflect that feeling through each artist’s unique lens, offering interpretations of gratitude that invite reflection, connection, and joy.
Entry “Ticket” — Give to Receive
Your entry to the show is simple: please bring one unopened toy to be donated to families in need this Christmas season. This small gesture helps extend the spirit of gratitude beyond the walls of the exhibition.
Out-of-town artists, friends, and collectors who feel moved to give can donate directly via the link below. Together, we’ll make sure gratitude’s afterglow reaches even further.
Atmosphere & Community
This show is meant to be more than an exhibition. It’s a gathering. Expect art, conversation, and connection. By participating, you’re part of a community that values not only creativity but also generosity and the ways art can ripple outward into the world.
Final Note
Come ready to share your work, your energy, and your presence. Gratitude glows brightest when it’s shared. Let’s make Afterglow a night that lingers.
WHAT
Pieces that highlight the beauty of appreciation, emotional connection, and the inspiring energy that gratitude brings.
WHEN
First Friday Art Crawl
Friday, December 5, 2025
6pm-9pm
WHERE
MEET THE ARTISTS
The lights of Afterglow. Click on an artist to view their work available during the show. Follow each artist's journey on Instagram by clicking their tags in their bios below.
CARLY TREECE
A prolific multidisciplinary Mvskoke and Cherokee artist, curator, and jewelry maker whose work centers on abstract paintings created with oil and cold wax, exploring the emotional and spiritual connection she shares with the land in Indian Territory. Rooted in Culture. Inspired by Community. @tvlse_studios
TERREN MATTOX
Terren Mattox lives in the space where childlike wonder meets everyday magic. As a multidisciplinary artist and florist, she celebrates joy, playfulness, and the untamed spirit we knew before fear or insecurity had names. She moves through life collecting tiny moments of delight—pink skies, disco balls, Harry Styles songs—and turns them into art that feels both nostalgic and electric. @byterren
SEAN STEPPE
Sean Steppe is a photographer with a quiet, intelligent depth running through every frame. Rooted in Kansas, he captures lifestyle and mood with equal intention—moments held in that soft space between observation and emotion. His imagery feels lived-in, thoughtful, and unmistakably human. @sean_steppe
MATT JOSEF
Matt Josef is a Western artist based in Oklahoma. He experiments with painting styles to emulate the essence of the Southwest and its vibrant landscape. He is a storyteller who evokes nostalgia and reverence for the rich history of ranch life and cowboy culture through his art. @mattjosef
JACK FAVORITE
Jack Favorite is an emerging artist with a playful, free-range approach to creativity. A true hippie at heart, he moves fluidly between mediums, following curiosity more than convention. His work feels like a joyful wander—untamed, experimental, and always led by his instinct for color, texture, and good energy. @happy_jack_33
MERY MCNETT
Mery McNett is a Tulsa-based multimedia artist and a graduate of the University of Tulsa where she studied painting under artist Mark Lewis. She has worked in the Tulsa Arts scene for over 15 years, creating graphic visuals, arts programming and teaching various forms of art at institutions such as Living Arts, ahha Tulsa, and Gilcrease Museum. @merymcnett_designs
BRENDAN HOPKINS
Brendan Hopkins is a watercolor artist and poet focused on portraiture and the interior lives of his subjects. His work is direct, quiet, and built on close observation. @b.m.hopkins
KIRK FROM OKLAHOMA
Oklahoma-born. Indigenous. Mixed media. Tech-minded. Kirk builds work that stays true to his family and his culture—simple, strong, and modern. Using heritage to speak boldly to the present. @kirkfromoklahoma
SARA SILVESTRO
A classically trained artist and F.I.T. graduate, Sara Silvestro blends New York edge with spiritual intuition. Her work bridges technique and transcendence—where disciplined craft meets a deeper, quieter knowing. She creates with intention, refinement, and a touch of the mystical. @mysticvibessoundhealing
JADE TANTILLO MORRISON
East Coast roots, Southwest soul. A no-niche artist riding the line between hailing a cab and saddling a horse. Work that lives in the in-between — modern and vintage, blunt and delicate, sketch and screen. Delicate or disruptive, it always speaks. @jadetantillo