OPSU Art Department

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.

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.

Bryon Test continues to make a difference in the art world. This feature showcases both Bryon and Jake Test! Aggie pride...
09/23/2026

Bryon Test continues to make a difference in the art world. This feature showcases both Bryon and Jake Test! Aggie pride!

In this episode of Outdoor Oklahoma we follow the rich history of a...

09/17/2026

If you've been before, you remember. If you haven't, we'll leave the door open.

Images Art Club is bringing back Dorm of Doom! Dates & details coming soon.

Want to get involved? Alumni and community volunteers can contact Rachel Miller at [email protected]

How do you like your eggs? We like ours in watercolor.
09/16/2026

How do you like your eggs?

We like ours in watercolor.

Morning light from Hesper Hall as a new semester begins. Plenty of creative ventures ahead!
08/19/2026

Morning light from Hesper Hall as a new semester begins.

Plenty of creative ventures ahead!

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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