Leslie Powell Gallery

Leslie Powell Gallery The Leslie Powell Gallery is hands down, one of the nicest galleries in the region--come see what we When the elder Mr. Sill Arts Council. Sill Art Council.

Leslie Powell was a painter and the only child of a local pharmacist who was an original stockholder in the Security Bank and Trust. Powell died, Leslie inherited this bank interest, and it formed the nucleus of the Leslie Powell Trust, which was established with three governing trustees and five Board members. This governing structure still exists today. The Foundation was established in 1983 and

the gallery opened in 1986. It initially occupied the second floor of the Little Chapel of Lawton, where it grew though activities such as monthly art exhibits and functions until April 2000. It was then determined that the space available was no longer adequate so the gallery moved to its current location at 620 SW D Ave, where it has continued its art displays, community outreach and support for the arts to this day. In addition to the arts exhibits, the Leslie Powell Foundation solicits requests from the fine arts community for financial needs and has in the past made financial grants for $5000.00-20,000.00 annually. The current Leslie Powell Trustees are Tom Sutherlin, Teresa Pedergraft, and Alan Jolly. The Foundation Board consists of five members, two nominated by the Trust, one by Cameron University, One by the City of Lawton and one by the Lawton-Ft. The current members are John Kennedy and Paige Michener, representing the Trust; Edna McMillan representing Cameron University; Kerry Sweeney, representing the City of Lawton; and Cathy Ross, representing the Lawton-Ft. Each serves at the pleasure of the represented organizations without term limits. Nancy P. Anderson became Executive Director and curator of the Foundation/Gallery in February of 1989 and continued in her position until her retirement in March of 2015. Upon her retirement, Matthew D. Hughes became the current Executive Director and curator.

Leas than a week left to register for the Art Show!
05/26/2026

Leas than a week left to register for the Art Show!

I always love seeing the progression from bare walls to hung-and-lit-and-labeled. These two artists may be worlds apart ...
05/15/2026

I always love seeing the progression from bare walls to hung-and-lit-and-labeled. These two artists may be worlds apart visually, but they are much closer conceptually.

Opening Reception: Saturday, 16 May, 6-8p

Come check out how Abigail Rainey and Tania Landers explore themes of heritage, place, and dealing with modernity.

Registration is open for the 7th Annual Lawton Farmer’s Market Art Show. Visit www.lpgallery.org/farmers-market-art-show...
05/11/2026

Registration is open for the 7th Annual Lawton Farmer’s Market Art Show. Visit www.lpgallery.org/farmers-market-art-show to download the complete rules and registration. Deadline to register is May 29, 2026.

04/27/2026
The season is upon us for the 7th Annual Lawton Farmers Market Art Show.- $500 First Place Award- $200 Second Place Awar...
04/09/2026

The season is upon us for the 7th Annual Lawton Farmers Market Art Show.
- $500 First Place Award
- $200 Second Place Award
- up to Two Honorable Mentions at $100 each
- registration is due 29 May 2026
- artwork is due 23 June 2026
- exhibition runs 10 July through 28 August 2026
- $30 registration fee

Visit https://www.lpgallery.org/farmers-market-art-show to download the registration form along with the rules and a calendar.

02/11/2026

Registration for the 2026 Carnegie Library Art Classes is officially open!🎨📸📝

We’re so excited to welcome artists of all ages and skill levels for a season full of creativity, learning, and fun! From painting and writing to photography and more, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Classes begin Monday, March 9 and run through Wednesday, April 22, with each class costing $50.

The deadline to register is Friday, February 27, so don’t wait to save your spot! To explore class offerings, meet the instructors, and sign up, visit https://www.swokarts.com/spring-2026

01/26/2026

The gallery will remain closed today. We plan to reopen for regular hours Tuesday.

01/23/2026

The gallery will be closed today, Friday, 23 January, due to the threat of inclement weather. Please stay safe.

Our director will be teaching a new art class in the coming weeks. While you learn to draw in charcoal, you'll be surrou...
01/20/2026

Our director will be teaching a new art class in the coming weeks. While you learn to draw in charcoal, you'll be surrounded by the amazing art that is already on display here.

Hey everyone! It's time to get some art classes going in 2026!!!

Oklahoma Wildlife Drawing in Charcoal
- Learn the fundamentals of charcoal drawing while we explore the diverse wildlife right here in our state.
- We start on Tuesday, 3 February, 6-8 pm, and continue for six weeks. (Class will be done before Spring Break)
- $100 class fee includes all 6 class sessions.
- Limited supply list (vine charcoal, compressed charcoal, eraser, chamois, paper).
- Call or text me at 580 951-0590 with questions and to register. I will give you a more detailed supply list then.

I can't wait to see you in class!

01/07/2026

CU professor's exhibit opens Saturday at Leslie Powell Gallery
🔗 Link to full story in the comments 👇

Address

620 SW D Avenue
Lawton, OK
73501

Opening Hours

Monday 12pm - 4pm
Tuesday 12pm - 4pm
Wednesday 12pm - 4pm
Thursday 12pm - 4pm
Friday 12pm - 4pm

Telephone

+15803579526

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