Business Details
35 Years
experience
Your Premier Destination for Fine Art in Oklahoma City
Howell Gallery was founded in 1991 by Linda and Ken Howell, whose professional backgrounds in architecture and interior design provided a unique foundation for cultivating artistic talent. Since the 1970s, the Howells have championed Oklahoma-based artists through community initiatives, including annual art shows benefiting the Mental Health Association of Oklahoma. Our gallery specializes in connecting individual and corporate collectors with original works across diverse mediums, including acrylic, bronze, oil, and sculpture. Our team offers expert guidance in artwork acquisition, placement, lighting, and preservation. Located in Oklahoma City at 6432 North Western Avenue, the gallery serves as a cultural hub for both emerging and established artists.We maintain partnerships with nationally recognized artists while nurturing local talent through curated exhibitions. Our operational hours include weekday availability and appointments for personalized consultations. Howell Gallery remains committed to fostering appreciation for fine art through educational outreach and community engagement. With over three decades of experience, we continue to uphold our mission of celebrating artistic excellence. Our staffs expertise ensures clients receive tailored support for building meaningful art collections.
Services
Art Sales
Portfolio Submissions
Artist Representation
Art Consultation
Gallery Exhibitions
Details
- Year established: 1991
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of experience showcasing Oklahoma's artistic talent
- Our curated collection features works from both emerging and established artists
- Our staff includes design professionals with expertise in artwork placement
- We maintain partnerships with nationally recognized artists
- Our gallery offers personalized art consultation services
Services
Art Sales
Howell Gallery offers an extensive collection of original artworks from both established and emerging artists. Our inventory includes paintings, sculptures, and mixed media pieces suitable for private and corporate collections. With over three decades of curatorial expertise, we help clients find pieces that match their aesthetic preferences and investment goals.
Artist Representation
We represent a diverse roster of regional and national artists working in various mediums. The gallery provides professional development opportunities, exhibition spaces, and marketing support for represented artists. Our selection process maintains high artistic standards while fostering creative innovation and community engagement.
Art Consultation
Our team offers expert guidance for building and maintaining art collections. Services include artwork selection, placement recommendations, lighting solutions, and preservation advice. We work with both individual collectors and businesses to create cohesive collections that reflect their unique tastes and organizational identities.
Portfolio Submissions
The gallery accepts portfolio submissions from artists seeking representation. We review digital submissions via Dropbox links or websites, as well as physical portfolios sent by mail. Our evaluation process considers artistic quality, originality, and alignment with our current collection focus areas across multiple visual art disciplines.
Gallery Exhibitions
Regularly scheduled exhibitions showcase featured artists and special collections. The gallery hosts opening receptions and special events that provide opportunities for artists to connect with collectors and art enthusiasts. Our exhibition calendar includes both solo shows and group exhibitions highlighting diverse artistic perspectives.
People
Linda Howell
Co-Founder
Co-founder of Howell Gallery with over 30 years of experience in art curation and interior design. Previously organized annual charity art shows benefiting Oklahoma mental health initiatives. Brings expertise in connecting artists with collectors through strategic gallery programming.
Ken Howell
Co-Founder
Co-founder with architectural background who helped establish Oklahoma City's premier art gallery. Previously collaborated with Chicago's Wally Findlay Gallery on local art initiatives. Combines design expertise with community-focused vision for artistic development.
Laura
Gallery Contact
Primary gallery contact responsible for portfolio submissions and client communications. Manages day-to-day operations and serves as liaison between artists and collectors. Coordinates exhibition schedules and maintains gallery inventory records.
Questions
What types of art does the gallery represent?
We feature original works in acrylic, bronze, ceramic, etchings, glass, mixed media, oil paintings, pastel, pencil, sculpture, watercolor, and wood.
When was the gallery established?
The Howell Gallery was officially founded in 1991 by Linda and Ken Howell, though they began hosting art events in Oklahoma as early as the 1970s.
What services are available for art collectors?
We offer artwork acquisition guidance, collection management, placement recommendations, lighting solutions, and preservation advice for both individual and corporate collectors.
What are the gallery's operating hours?
Open Monday-Thursday 10am-4pm, Friday 10am-3pm, Saturday 10am-2pm, and by appointment at our Oklahoma City location.
