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The Teaching Artist Roster is a resource list of Oklahoma artists who have been vetted by the Oklahoma Arts Council and are available to schools and organizations for arts education and learning programs. Each artist accepted to the roster has demonstrated artistic and instructional abilities, and is familiar with curriculum and instructional strategies.

Select a Teaching Artist to learn more about them

• Liz Boudreaux
  Liz Boudreaux is a ceramic artist who holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Central Oklahoma. Boudreaux’s work has been featured in galleries throughout Oklahoma, and her work has been shown regionally and nationally.

• Pamela Brauchi
  A residency with Pam might include techniques and materials such as precious metal or clay. Participants might create jewelry or sculpture, with a focus on the creative process as a way to explore and expand their artistic journey.

• Anita Fields
  Anita Fields' residencies provide a safe learning environment that nurtures self-discovery and the creative process. Students will learn hand building and pinch techniques, and shape clay forms based on individual ideas and creative expression.

• Patricia Herrera Morgan
  Her residencies offer a wide choice of media in visual art and handmade crafts, which include sculpture, drawing, painting, printmaking, and papermaking and basket weaving.

• Nathan Lee
  Mixed Media & Sculpture. As an arts facilitator, Lee has worked in school districts, libraries, alternative sites, recreation centers and DHS sites.

• Nick Lillard
  Nick Lillard offers a course specifically for elementary students. In this class, children will receive instruction on refining their aesthetics and art vocabulary, and they will learn what to do once confronted with the opportunity to show work in a group setting. Three additional courses offered by Lillard include ceramics, mixed media, and metal fabrication.

• Jackie Nelson
  Jackie Nelson is an experienced art teacher who specializes in painting, drawing, and ceramics.

• Erica Nkechi
  Erica Nkechi works in diverse visual media including painting, drawing, fiber, printmaking, and more. As a teaching artist, she has designed a four-tiered curriculum representing a comprehensive and enriching approach to artistic education.

• Dora Obuobisa
  Dora Obuobisa is an inspiring artist with unique talents in leatherwork, batik, tie and dye, and traditional African crafts.

• G. Patrick Riley
  His delightful and inspiring residencies offer a wide range of experiences from mask making to student designed and executed large-scale paintings while he brings to the students a rich understanding of native cultures.

• Theresa Sacket
  Theresa Sacket is a muralist located in Ponca City. She works in a variety of media and has experience in drawing, painting, ceramics, and sculptures.

• Cheryl Swanson
  She used her energy and passion to help students believe in themselves and to believe that they have something to say through their art.

• Richard Ray Whitman
  In Richard Ray Whitman's residencies students learn specific techniques for using a variety of art media, including painting, collage, photography and three dimensional art forms.

(Note: Teaching Roster artists are not employees of the Oklahoma Arts Council)