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OPSU Art Department The OPSU Art Department was founded By J. Bryon Test and is all about CREATIVE CHAOS As the years passed, the Art Department grew.

In the beginning all of the art courses were held in a single room in OPSU's Hesper Hall. David Elder, Yvonne Sangster, Larry Wiggins, and Brent Shoulders (who was one of Bryon's first art students) became professors in the art department. In the years that Bryon has been head of the Art Department, it has grown through the faculty striving to make it a family-like environment, and the faculty always enjoys a good prank. The classes are now spread throughout Hesper Halls' bottom two floors with a lab on the third floor.

10/14/2026

Some of the scares during setup have been unintentional. 😂 This is what walking in alone felt like that first week for those of us who scare easily.

After weeks of working inside, we’re getting harder to scare while the rooms keep getting scarier.

Dorm of Doom opens in 16 days. Plenty of time to work up the courage to come inside.

📍 Muller Hall, OPSU Oct 29 & 31
Both nights start at 8PM

Also Oct. 30:
Marcus Mallard’s film talk, 930AM-1030AM at McKee Library Auditorium

Film screening, 8 PM at the Guymon theater!

If you’re around the house this weekend, would you take a look for a few things for us?We’ve been having fun making prop...
10/10/2026

If you’re around the house this weekend, would you take a look for a few things for us?

We’ve been having fun making props for Dorm of Doom. This photo doesn’t give much away but that’s on purpose!

We are still needing supplies, so if you have time to look around this weekend/week, we could use:

• Old clothes (holes and stains are fine)
• Fabric or sheets
• Thick, sturdy cardboard
• Foam or padding
• Foam paint rollers and large paintbrushes

If you’ve been meaning to set something aside for us, we’d appreciate it! We’re building now, so the sooner we have supplies, the better. And if you find something after this weekend, we’d still be happy to have it.

Message the page or email [email protected] and we can work out a drop-off or pickup. Thank you!

Have any old sheets, leftover paint, or clothes you’ve been meaning to get rid of? Our students could use them for Dorm ...
10/08/2026

Have any old sheets, leftover paint, or clothes you’ve been meaning to get rid of? Our students could use them for Dorm of Doom!

We’re looking for:
• Old clothes (holes and stains are fine)
• Sheets, curtains, or extra fabric
• Spray paint
• Thick, sturdy cardboard
• Foam or padding
• Halloween decorations or costumes you no longer want

If you have something you think we could use, send us a message or email [email protected]

We appreciate whatever you can spare!

The countdown to Dorm of Doom is on! Students, come help us bring it to life tomorrow. 👻
09/30/2026

The countdown to Dorm of Doom is on! Students, come help us bring it to life tomorrow. 👻

OPSU Art senior Maria at the plasma table today, cutting steel for her next sculpture. These triangles are the first pie...
09/29/2026

OPSU Art senior Maria at the plasma table today, cutting steel for her next sculpture.

These triangles are the first pieces. We’ll share more as she puts it together.

09/28/2026

Take a peak inside Dorm of Doom:

09/25/2026

Mark your calendars. Dorm of Doom returns to Muller Hall at OPSU!

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29
8 - 10 PM

HALLOWEEN • SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31
8 - 11 PM

Get in line by 11 PM on Halloween. We’ll keep the scares going until everyone in line has made it through.

Bring a friend. Let them go first.

Thank you to Goodwell Public Schools for having us over yesterday for an afternoon of chalk art with some of their eleme...
05/09/2026

Thank you to Goodwell Public Schools for having us over yesterday for an afternoon of chalk art with some of their elementary classes.

We drew some large chalk outlines for the kids to jump into and make their own.

It is always good seeing kids get excited about making things and being creative.

Art Jubilee 2026 is officially wrapped, and it was a full day in the best way.We welcomed nearly 200 high school student...
04/17/2026

Art Jubilee 2026 is officially wrapped, and it was a full day in the best way.

We welcomed nearly 200 high school students from across our region. From the start of the day through the final awards, there was a steady energy across campus.

A huge thank you to our featured artists, Yvonne Sangster and Jerry Bennett. Watching Yvonne’s pastel process unfold in real time was a highlight. It gave students a chance to watch how she brings her vibrant artwork to life. Jerry spent just as much time talking one-on-one with students as he did in his workshops. In his workshops he broke down character design and illustration in a way that students were able to follow along with him in real time.

So much of the day was made possible by our OPSU art students alongside alumni and guest artists. They were leading demonstrations, helping run competitions, curating the juried show, documenting the event, and supporting every part of the day from start to finish.

The closing ceremony felt like a true culmination of the day. As each school’s winners were announced, the room filled with cheering and support in a way that you could feel.

We’re grateful for everyone who made the trip to be here and be part of it.

If you attended and took photos, we would love to see them. Feel free to share in the comments!

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Goodwell, OK
73939

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