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Read More >> Download Article (PDF)June 13, 2020 - Joy Reed Belt
As of now, JRB Art at The Elms is open Tuesday through Saturday from 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm! We are also offering private appointments to anyone who wishes to come in and shop outside of those hours. Feel free to contact us via email, Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook message to schedule an appointment!
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April 21, 2020 - Joy Reed Belt
While we recognize the severity of the health crisis, we thought you might enjoy some humor.
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By Joy Reed Belt
Inspired by The New Yorker - While we recognize the severity of the health crisis, we thought you might enjoy some humor.
Read More >> Download Article (PDF)February 19, 2020 - John Brandenburg
Published: Sun, January 19, 2020 1:07 AM Updated: Sun, January 19, 2020 1:24 AM
-by John Brandenburg
First Friday reception: A reception was held at JRB Art at the Elms recently and Joy Reed Belt was hostess for the Paseo's First Friday opening featuring the paintings, drawings and sculptures of D.J. Lafon. The works from Lafon’s estate were recently acquired by the gallery. The selections displayed were “Business Man,” “Farm,” “Portrait” and “Political,” all from several series of paintings from the artist who died in 2011.
Pictured in the photograph at the reception are Yousef Khanfar and Joy Reed Belt. [DOUG HOKE PHOTOS/THE OKLAHOMAN]
February 6, 2020 - Joy Reed Belt
UPCOMING EVENTS:
First Friday Paseo Art Walk, 5-9 pm, Friday, February 7, 2020
"Art & Legacy of D.J. Lafon" Panel Discussion, 2 pm, Saturday, February 8, 2020
In honor of D.J. Lafon, JRB Art at the Elms is hosting a panel discussion of his life with Architect - Alan Lafon, D. J. Lafon's son, Attorney and Author - Kent Frates, and Photo Journalist and Artist - J. Don Cook. They will discuss their personal ad professional relationships with the late artist (1929-2011).
Kent Frates and Lafon worked together on the book, "The Captain and His Crew," a poem written by Frates and illustrated by Lafon. Signed copies of this book will be available for purchase.
You won't want to miss this event! Saturday, Feb 8th at 2 pm.
Read More >> Download Article (PDF)January 9, 2020 - John Brandenburg
JRB exhibit features the remaining works of D.J. Lafon
Published: Thu, January 09, 2020, 2:01 AM
-By John Brandenburg, for The Oklahoman
D. J. Lafon (1929-2011) was an artist whose realistic detail was rivaled only by satiric and surreal expressive elements in his work.
A superb show at JRB Art at The Elms, 2810 N Walker, reflects the gallery’s recent acquisition of “all remaining works” in his estate.
Read More >>January 1, 2020 - Joy Reed Belt
EVENTS: Opening Reception, Friday, January 3, 2020, 5 – 9 pm
OKLAHOMA CITY – The new year 2020 brings wonderful news. JRB Art at The Elms recently acquired all remaining works of art from the estate of well-known Oklahoma artist D.J. Lafon (1929 – 2011). The exhibition of many of the works opens First Friday, at JRB Art at The Elms on January 3, 2020.
December 20, 2019 - Helen Ford Wallace
Video | NewsOK.com Published: December 20, 2019
It's a busy time in the Paseo District, especially at JRB Art at the Elms. Joy Reed Belt chats with Helen Ford Wallace about holiday events and upcoming changes.
To access The Oklahoman publication click here.