Come As You Are,
Leave Inspired
Billie Allen: Solo Exhibition Opening
Join us at Chimera for First Friday! We’ll celebrate the opening of Billie Allen’s solo exhibition with a talk by the artist and a short documentary about him. This event is free with a suggested donation of $10 at the door to support both the artist and JustArts.
“My art is the voice of an innocent man. It reflects my refusal to surrender to my situation and circumstances…Through my art, I find freedom.” – Billie Allen
Artist Billie Allen was unjustly imprisoned for a crime he did not commit and has spent the last 28 years of his life in prison, on Federal Death Row. “Within the confines of a tiny 6’x8’ cell where I spend 23 hours a day, art has the power to set me free!” says Billie.
Billie refuses to wither, stay silent, or to live in the shadows while innocent. With hundreds of completed artworks, Billie remains a relevant and important member of society and art world receiving contemporary awards, articles and exhibitions.
The key to Billie’s mental and physical survival is the daily practice of creating paintings, drawings, collage, mixed-media and interactive installation pieces with outside artists in exhibition spaces.
Billie’s artwork masterfully engages the viewer with his personal story of innocence, injustice, systems of power and corruption, contemporary superheroes and the use of historic events and Afro-futurism.
Showing nationally and internationally Billie’s skilled hand, unbridled spirit, and provocative compositions have proven to break down walls and connect humanity. Innocent of the charges, Billie’s artwork and process is his tool for liberation, restoration and resilience.
Billie’s hometown is St. Louis.
Reflect + Connect
3:00 PM 4:30 PM
JustArts Gallery is hosting our monthly Reflect + Connect letter writing gathering on Sunday, June 28 at 3:00pm. At JustArts, art is a pathway to connection across barriers. For artists who are incarcerated, the reflections and feedback received from people outside have a big impact, serving as affirmation of their efforts, a reminder that they matter, and motivation to keep creating. We’ll spend some time with the artwork in our current show, and then write letters to artists whose work inspires and moves us. This event is free with a suggested donation of $5 in advance or at the door to help cover postage and supplies and grow our artist aid fund. Please join us and help spread the word! RSVP here.
Reflect + Connect
JustArts Gallery is hosting our monthly Reflect + Connect letter writing gathering on Sunday, May 24 at 3:00pm. At JustArts, art is a pathway to connection across barriers. For artists who are incarcerated, the reflections and feedback received from people outside have a big impact, serving as affirmation of their efforts, a reminder that they matter, and motivation to keep creating. We’ll spend some time with the artwork in our current show, and then write letters to artists whose work inspires and moves us. This event is free with a suggested donation of $5 in advance or at the door to help cover postage and supplies and grow our artist aid fund. Please join us and help spread the word! RSVP here.
Hidden Creatives at JustArts!
Make a stop at JustArts on your Hidden Creatives tour!
The Hidden Creatives studio tour is an annual event designed to spotlight Tulsa’s unseen and emerging artists. These are people creating amazing work from bedrooms, home studios, garages, shared spaces, and everywhere in between. Get your tickets today!
Hidden Creatives at JustArts!
Make a stop at JustArts on your Hidden Creatives tour!
The Hidden Creatives studio tour is an annual event designed to spotlight Tulsa’s unseen and emerging artists. These are people creating amazing work from bedrooms, home studios, garages, shared spaces, and everywhere in between. Get your tickets today!
Reflect + Connect
JustArts’ monthly letter writing night is a vital source of connection and validation for artists in prison.
JustArts @ Circle Cinema Exhibition Opening and Screening
Join JustArts at Circle Cinema for an evening of free films and a reception in the gallery celebrating the launch of our exhibition!
Holiday Letter Writing Gathering
The holiday season can be especially hard for people in prison, often deepening feelings of isolation and disconnection. Join us in community to write and decorate holiday postcards for the artists we work with — a reminder that they’re seen, valued, and held in our thoughts.
Drawing Parallels Opening Reception
Drawing Parallels invites viewers to witness how creativity bridges divides and opens space for empathy, understanding, and individual and collective healing.
Reflect + Connect
JustArts’ monthly letter writing night is a vital source of connection and validation for artists in prison.
Reflect + Connect
JustArts’ monthly letter writing night is a vital source of connection and validation for artists in prison.
Reflect + Connect
Our monthly Reflect + Connect gatherings provide space for community members to engage with and discuss artwork entrusted to our care by artists in prison. We’ll share our reflections and feedback with the artists through letter writing, offering a deeply meaningful source of connection, encouragement, and solidarity.
Free w/$5 suggested donation at the door to help cover supplies + postage. here!
320 S Trenton Ave, Tulsa
Sean Fox, Rest Area
Reflect + Connect
Every 4th Thursday | 7:00–8:15 PM | JustArts Gallery
Join us each month for Reflect + Connect—an evening of dialogue, reflection, and connection rooted in the powerful work of incarcerated and formerly incarcerated artists. Held in the JustArts gallery, this intimate gathering invites participants to engage deeply with the current exhibition through guided prompts and open conversation before writing a letter to one of the featured artists to let them know how their work impacts you.
Whether you’re an artist, advocate, or someone curious about justice and creativity, this space is for you. Come as you are, engage deeply, and leave with new insights, connections, and questions to carry forward.
Free and open to the public. Donations welcome. Please RSVP here!
Spring Open House
Celebrate the season of renewal with us at the JustArts Spring Open House! Stop by to explore our gallery, connect with community, and experience the powerful work of incarcerated and formerly incarcerated artists.
Meet the team behind JustArts, learn about upcoming programs, and find out how you can get involved or support our mission. Light refreshments will be served, and all are welcome.
Drop in anytime—no RSVP required.
