Curriculum Vitae
Solo Exhibitions:
2023 Trent Lawson, DNA Galleries, Oklahoma City, OK
2015 “Velvet Musings,” Bombs Away Art Gallery, Oklahoma City, OK
2014 Trent Lawson, DNA Galleries, Oklahoma City, OK
2013 “Velvet Memes,” AKA Gallery, Oklahoma City, OK
2012 “Pareidolia Series,” Tulsa World Gallery, Gaylord-Pickens Oklahoma Heritage Museum, Oklahoma City, OK
2012 “Studio Six is Going Nuts!” guest artist, Studio Six, Oklahoma City, OK
2010 “Gilding the Lilly,” AKA Gallery, Oklahoma City, OK
2008 Trent Lawson, 1st Edition Café & Espresso Bar, Downtown Library, Oklahoma City, OK
2007 Trent Lawson, Deep Fork, Oklahoma City, OK
2007 Trent Lawson, L. Jielle Salon, Oklahoma City, OK
2006 Trent Lawson, Lazy Frog Co., Oklahoma City, OK
2006 “Art in the Valley,” Stark Art Studio & Gallery, Pauls Valley Arts Council, Pauls Valley, OK
2006 “Sculptural Pareidolia,” Tulsa Artists’ Coalition, Tulsa, OK
2005 “Paintings with Teeth?,” Toothbrusher’s Dental, Oklahoma City, OK
2005 Trent Lawson, Nona Jean Hulsey Gallery at Oklahoma City University, Oklahoma City, OK
2004 Trent Lawson, Will’s, Oklahoma City, OK
2003 Trent Lawson, Individual Artists of Oklahoma Gallery, Oklahoma City, OK
Honors and Awards:
2016 Curator, “Momentum OKC,” Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition, Oklahoma City, OK
2010 Purchase Award, “OKC Festival of the Arts,” Arts Council of OKC, Oklahoma City, OK
2010 Best of Show, “The Velvet Show,” AKA Gallery, Oklahoma City, OK
2008 Second Place, “Wimgo Festival Artists Contest,” Oklahoma Publishing Company
2008 Purchase Award, “OKC Festival of the Arts,” Arts Council of OKC, Oklahoma City, OK
2006 Mixed Media Award, “Edge Art Now,” Individual Artists of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City
2005 Honorable Mention, “7-State Biennial III Exhibition,” University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma Art Gallery,
. Chickasha, OK and Leslie Powell Gallery, Lawton, OK
2005 Award of Merit, “Momentum: Art Doesn’t Stand Still,” sponsored by Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition, Tulsa, OK
2004 Work featured in a show room for the Montgomery luxury apartment building, Babcock & Braque Interior Design,
. Oklahoma City, OK
2004 Award of Excellence, Mixed Media Category, “Edge Art Now,” Individual Artists of Oklahoma Gallery, Oklahoma
. City, OK
2003 Third Place, “Oklahoma Small Works XIII,” East Central University, Ada, OK
2002 Second Place, Professional Painting Division, “Northeast Oklahoma Area Artist’s Show,” Pryor, OK
2002 Outstanding Senior Scholastic Art Award in Studio Art, Oklahoma City University, Oklahoma City, OK
2001 Judge’s Recognition from “Annual Spring Student Exhibition,” Nona Jean Hulsey Gallery at Oklahoma City
. University, Oklahoma City, OK
1998 Best of Show from “USAO Innovations Exhibition,” University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma, Chickasha, OK
Group Exhibitions:
2023 “12 x 12,” Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition, Oklahoma City, OK; also 2022- 2003
2023 “Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition Member Show,” Norick Art Center, Oklahoma City, OK
2017 “Red Dot,” Individual Artists of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, OK; also 2016- 2007
2016 “Flashback Friday,” Individual Artists of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, OK
2016 “Choices,” benefitting Planned Parenthood, Oklahoma City, OK
2016 “bARTer,” Current Studio, Oklahoma City, OK
2016 “An Art Show About Nothing,” Brass Bell Studios, Oklahoma City, OK
2015 “Art of Toys II: Matroyshka,” The Strange Exchange Trading Post, Oklahoma City, OK
2015 “The Elaborate Collaborate,” Individual Artists of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, OK
2015 “National Weather Center Biennale” (Juried), National Weather Center, Norman, OK; also 2013
2015 “Marvel March Action Auction,” Bombs Away Art Gallery, Oklahoma City, OK
2015 “Omelette Party,” benefiting Oklahoma City Museum of Art, Oklahoma City, OK; also 2014, 2013, 2008
2015 “Glitter Ball,” benefitting DeadCenter Film Festival, Dunlap Codding, Oklahoma City, OK
2015 “4th Anniversary Group Show,” Brass Bell Studios, Oklahoma City, OK
2014 “Gaming in the Gallery,” Hero Complex Gallery, Los Angeles, CA
2014 “OKC 125,” The Underground, Downtown OKC Inc., Oklahoma City, OK
2014 “Art of Toys,” Istvan Gallery, Oklahoma City, OK
2014 “Thrift Show,” DNA Galleries, Oklahoma City, OK
2014 “56th Annual Delta Exhibition” (Juried), Arkansas Arts Center, Little Rock, AR
2013 “Cantina Christmas,” Grease Trap Gallery, Oklahoma City, OK
2013 “Art of the Graphic Novel,” Istvan Gallery, Oklahoma City, OK
2013 “Art of Bits, Bits of Art,” Istvan Gallery, Oklahoma City, OK
2013 “King John,” (works featured in the set design), Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park, Burg Theater, Oklahoma City
. University, Oklahoma City, OK
2013 “Money Talks, Art Walks,” Individual Artists of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, OK; also 2008- 2010
2013 “Omelette Party,” benefiting Oklahoma City Museum of Art, Oklahoma City, OK; also 2008
2013 “Visual Arts Committee Group Exhibition,” Individual Artists of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, OK
2012 “Uganda or Bust,” Twisted Root Gallery, Oklahoma City, OK
2012 “Six Degrees of Bacon,” Downtown OKC Inc., Oklahoma City, OK
2012 “7th Annual Masquerade Ball,” benefit for Canterbury Chorale Society, Oklahoma City, OK
2012 “South Hudson Pro-Am Exhibit,” OKC Festival of the Arts, Oklahoma City, OK
2012 “Oklahoma Friendly” (Juried), Individual Artists of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, OK; also 2011, 2010, 2008
2012 “Juror’s Choice” (Juried), JRB Art at the Elms, Oklahoma City, OK
2011 “An Untitled Monothon,” Artspace at [Untitled], Oklahoma City, OK; also 2010
2011 “24 Works on Paper” (Juried), Individual Artists of Oklahoma, traveling exhibition, 8 venues in OK;
. also 2009, 2006, 2004, 2000
2011 “Biting the Apple” (Juried), Individual Artists of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, OK; also 2005, 2006
2011 Symphony Show House, Oklahoma City, OK
2011 “Momentum, Art Doesn’t Stand Still” (Juried), Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition, Oklahoma City, OK;
. also 2010, 2009, 2008, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002
2011 “Dr. Sketchy’s Anti-Art School International Exhibit,” Kultur-Etage, Hannover, Germany
2010 “MOAK 4-State Regional Exhibition” (Juried), Springfield Art Museum, Springfield, MO
2010 “The Mission,” Nona Jean Hulsey Gallery at Oklahoma City University, Oklahoma City, OK; also 2009
2010 “Rally on the Row” (Juried), Individual Artists of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, OK
2010 “OKC Festival of the Arts” (Juried), Arts Council of OKC, Oklahoma City, OK; also 2008
2010 “TX/OK Art Prize” (Juried), Wichita Falls Museum of Art, Wichita Falls, TX
2010 “The Velvet Show” (Juried), AKA Gallery, Oklahoma City, OK
2009 “Container Show” (Juried), Paseo Art Space, Oklahoma City, OK
2009 “Momentum, Art Doesn’t Stand Still” (Juried), Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition, Tulsa, OK;
. also 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004
2009 “7-State Biennial Exhibition” (Juried), University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma Art Gallery, Chickasha, OK and
. Leslie Powell Gallery, Lawton, OK; also 2005, 2001
2009 “Photo Fest on Paseo” (Juried), Paseo Art Space, Oklahoma City, OK
2009 “The Mission,” Nona Jean Hulsey Gallery at Oklahoma City University, Oklahoma City, OK
2009 “Mixed Media/Collage” (Juried), Nona Jean Hulsey Gallery at Oklahoma City University, Oklahoma City, OK;
. also 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001
2009 “A SIP of Oklahoma,” benefit for Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park, Oklahoma City, OK
2009 “Paseo Arts Festival” (Juried), Paseo Arts Association, Oklahoma City, OK
2009 “Rethink: Recycle: Redesign” (Juried), Individual Artists of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, OK
2009 “A Night for Dylan,” Tapwerks Ale House and Café, Oklahoma City, OK
2009 Census Bureau office Open House, Oklahoma City, OK
2009 “smART: Art for the Beginning Collector” (Juried), Paseo Arts Space, Oklahoma City, OK
2008 “Spectrum,” Invited Artists Gallery, The Underground, Oklahoma City, OK
2008 “Know Thyself,” Individual Artists of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, OK
2008 HSE Architects, Oklahoma City, OK
2008 “Edge Art Now” (Juried), Individual Artists of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, OK; also 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004
2008 “Café City Arts: Circus Mazimus,” City Arts Center, Oklahoma City, OK
2007 “The Red Show,” (Juried) benefiting Red Line Foundation, AKA Gallery, Oklahoma City, OK
2007 “Sonarta – Scratching the Surface,” Individual Artists of Oklahoma Project Space, Oklahoma City, OK
2007 “Momentum, Art Doesn’t Stand Still” (Juried), Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition, Tulsa, OK; also 2006, 2005, 2004
2007 “Annual Open Screening” (Juried), Individual Artists of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, OK
2007 Line Gallery, Oklahoma City, OK
2007 “24 Hour Video Race,” Living Arts, Tulsa, OK
2007 “Fresh, an exhibition of emerging Oklahoma City artists,” Untitled [Artspace], Oklahoma City, OK
2006 “Box Show” (Juried), Paseo Art Space, Oklahoma City, OK
2006 “Heroes & Outlaws: 100 Oklahomans by 100 Oklahomans,” City Arts Center, Oklahoma City, OK
2006 “Not So Silent Night,” Individual Artists of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, OK; also 2005, 2004, 2003
2006 “5×5,” Benefiting Tulsa Artists’ Coalition, TAC Gallery, Tulsa, OK; also 2005
2006 “Oklahoma’s Collectible Young New Artists,” (Juried) JRB Art at the Elms Gallery, Oklahoma City, OK
2005 Art House Salon & Gallery, Oklahoma City, OK
2005 “Sound/Vision 2” (Juried), Showroom, Oklahoma City, OK
2005 “Oklahoma Painting & Drawing Biennial” (Juried), sponsored by Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition, USAO Gallery,
. Chickasha, OK
2005 “Cross Timbers Small Works,” (Juried) Murray State College, Tishomingo, OK; also 2004
2004 Zetta’s New Years Eve Show, Club Rain, Oklahoma City, OK
2003 “Electric Summer Party” (Juried), Stage Center, Oklahoma City, OK
2003 “Oklahoma Small Works” (Juried), East Central University, Ada, OK; also 2001, 2000, 1999
2003 “Greater Midwest International Exhibition XVIII” (Juried), Central Missouri State University, Warrensburg, MO
2002 “Emerging Artist Exhibition” (Juried), Oklahoma Gallery at Omniplex, Oklahoma City, OK
2002 “Graduating Seniors Exhibition,” Nona Jean Hulsey Gallery at Oklahoma City University, Oklahoma City, OK
2002 “Diverse Views V” (Juried), Stage Center, Oklahoma City, OK
Publications:
2022 McDonnell, Brandy. “12 intriguing artworks to look for at the Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition’s 12×12 exhibit.” Sept. 15, https://www.oklahoman.com/story/entertainment/2022/09/15/oklahoma-artists-create-outside-the-box-for-12×12-art-fundraiser-okc-art/69494590007/
2017 McDonnell, Brandy. “Interviews and images: Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition showcases state artists with 12×12 fundraiser.” Sept. 24, https://www.oklahoman.com/story/entertainment/columns/brandy-mcdonnell/2017/09/24/interviews-and-images-oklahoma-visual-arts-coalition-showcases-state-artists-with-12×12-fundraiser/60573184007/
2016 McDonnell, Brandy. “Mainting ‘Momentum’.” The Oklahoman, March 4, pg. D1.
2014 Culver, Galen. “Great State: OKC Art Gallery Showcases ‘The Art of Toys’.” NBC. KFOR, Oklahoma City.
. Nov. 17. Television.
2013 Webb, Eric. “Velvet Underground.” Oklahoma Gazette, Dec. 25, pg. 38.
2013 McDonnell, Brandy. “Oklahoma City painter Trent Lawson puts pop culture on velvet.” The Oklahoman,
. Sept. 15, pg. D1, D2.
2013 “Feel the Velvet, Baby.” OETA Gallery. PBS. OETA, Oklahoma City. Sept. 26. Television.
2013 Jamison, Rachael. “Local Art on Display.” Bethany Tribune. June 28, pg. 5B.
2012 Culver, Galen. “Great State: Painting Me Softly.” NBC. KFOR, Oklahoma City. Sept. 11. Television.
2012 Brandenburg, John. “OVAC presents ‘12×12’ show.” The Oklahoman, Sept. 21, pg. 12D.
2012 The Lost Ogle. “This painting of Rumble fighting biplanes atop the Devon Tower is cool.” 4/23/12, Retrieved from http://www.thelostogle.com/2012/04/23/this-painting-of-rumble-fighting-biplanes-atop-the-devon-tower-is-cool/
2010 Catalog: MOAK 2010 4-State Regional Exhibition, pg. 11, pub. Springfield Art Museum
2008 Francis-Smith, Janice. “Oklahoma artists’ work on sale at Red Dot auction.” The Journal Record, Nov. 14.
2008 Meier, Allison. “Hip to be square.” Oklahoma Gazette, vol. 30 no. 38, pg. 50
2008 “OVAC Stories.” Art Focus Oklahoma, vol. 23 no. 4, pg. 13
2007 Feature Artist. NONzine, vol. 2, issue 5. cover, pg. 15-17.
2007 Karper, Kelsey. “Fresh Art.” Art Focus Oklahoma, vol. 22, no. 2, pg. 12.
2007 “Biting the Apple of History.” Oklahoma City Downtown Monthly, vol. 6 no. 2, pg. 4, 17.
2007 “Fresh…” Nonzine, vol. 1, issue 26, pg. 8-9.
2007 Kovash, Stephen. “‘Fresh’en Up.” Oklahoma Gazette, vol. 29 no. 3, pg. 44-45.
2007 “New Exhibit Freshens ArtSpace.” Oklahoma City Downtown Monthly, vol. 6, no. 1, pg. 11.
2007 Catalog: Fresh, an exhibition of emerging Oklahoma City artists, pg. 6-9, pub. Untitled [Artspace].
2006 Gunsauley, Craig. “City Arts exhibits Heroes and Outlaws.” The Mid City Advocate, Nov. 23, pg. 11
2006 Brandenburg, John. “City Arts Center show provided eclectic mix.” Daily Oklahoman, Nov. 17, pg. 16D.
2006 Kovash, Stephen. “Champs, chumps, and a chimp.” Oklahoma Gazette, vol. 28 no. 46, pg. 56-57.
2006 “100 Oklahomans by 100 Oklahomans.” Oklahoma City Downtown Monthly, vol. 5 no. 11, pg. 4, 10-11.
2006 Oden, Lori. “100 Faces of Oklahoma.” Art Focus Oklahoma, vol. 21 no. 6, pg. 10.
2006 Harmon, Drew. “Historic Pallet.” The Edmond Sun, July 21, pg. 1.
2006 Shultz, Jeff. “Pauls Valley native to be featured in PVAC art show.” Pauls Valley Daily Democrat, May 7, pg. 1B, 2B.
2006 Kovash, Stephen. “Art in Action.” Oklahoma Gazette, vol. 28 no. 2, pg. 40.
2006 Gilmore, Joan. “Collectible Art.” The Journal Record, Jan. 4, pg. 4A.
2006 Gill, Steve. “Momentum Exhibition Gathers Artistic Steam.” Oklahoma City Downtown Monthly, vol. 5 no. 1, pg. 19.
2005 Brandenburg, John. “Young artists show works.” Daily Oklahoman, Dec. 30, pg. 16D.
2005 Klinka, Karen. “Art gallery to feature young artists’ work.” Daily Oklahoman, Dec. 28, pg. 6.
2005 “IAO’s Not So Silent Night.” Oklahoma City Downtown Monthly, vol. 4 no. 10, pg. 17.
2005 Davis, Rhonda. “Momentum Tulsa 2005.” Astrin, Sharon. “Setting New Standards…” Art Focus Oklahoma, vol. 20
. no. 5, pg. 6, pg. 12.
2005 Chase, Robin. “Interview: Trent Lawson.” Art Focus Oklahoma, vol. 20 no. 4, pg. 6.
2005 Catalog: Oklahoma Painting & Drawing Biennial, pg. 26, pub. Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition.
2005 Brandenburg, John. “Local artist lets viewers come to him.” Daily Oklahoman, Jan. 21, pg. 11D.
2004 Brandenburg, John. “Artist praises America in winning entry.” Daily Oklahoman, April 16, pg. 22D.
2003 Art zone, IAO Newsletter, Sept. issue, pg. 3.
2002 Focus Magazine, Fall 2002, Inside Cover, pub. Oklahoma City University.
2002 Oklahoma Today, vol. 52 no. 6, pg. 32.
2002 Brandenburg, John. “‘Emerging Artists’ Focus of Exhibit.” Daily Oklahoman, Aug. 9, pg. 15B.
2002 Catalog: Emerging Artists, pg. 8, pub. Omniplex.
2002 The Campus, vol. 96 no. 20, pg. 4.
2001 Catalog: 7-State Biennial, pub. University of Science and Arts Oklahoma.
Education:
2002 Magna Cum Laude, BFA in Studio Art, Oklahoma City University, OK
Related Work Experience:
2011 – Present
. Preparator, Oklahoma City Museum of Art
2007-11 Events Production Coordinator, Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition
2002-07 Gallery Assistant to Burt Harbison, Nona Jean Hulsey Gallery, Oklahoma City University
2002-05 Teaching Assistant for Jack Davis, Oklahoma City University
2005 Art Director, Feature Film Rune, Isis Productions
2004-05 Illustrator for Carlisle Home Products USA
2004 Preparator’s Assistant, Unveiling Ancient Mystery: Etruscan Treasures, Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art
2000 Internship with David Phelps Studio
Community Service:
2018-23 “12×12” Committee member, Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition
2005-17 Visual Arts Committee member (Chair 2007-09), Individual Artists of Oklahoma
2012 Co-Chair, “Red Dot,” Individual Artists of Oklahoma, also 2008
2005-11 President (2009-2011), Board of Directors, Individual Artists of Oklahoma
2010 Co-Chair, Creation Station Committee. OKC Festival of the Arts; also 2009
2008 Co-Chair, Artful Experience Committee, also 2007; Day Chair 2006. OKC Festival of the Arts
2008 Wintertales, Set Design Committee Member, Oklahoma City Arts Council; also 2007
2007 “Momentum, Art Doesn’t Stand Still” Committee Member, also 2003; Co-Chair 2004-2006. Oklahoma Visual Arts
. Coalition
2006 Wintertales, Opening Night Reception Committee Member, Oklahoma City Arts Council
Collections:
Dr. James Hampton, Oklahoma City, OK
Kim and Steve Meston, Oklahoma City, OK
Chuck Norris, Dallas, TX
Oklahoma City University
Suzanne Sylvester, Melton Art Reference Library, Oklahoma City, OK
Professional Affiliations:
LOYAL Class I, Leadership OKC
Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition
PACCIN: Preparation, Art Handling, Collections Care Information Network