OKLAHOMA CITY — Artist Lucas Simmons stood on a ladder, carefully adjusting the position of his latest work, which will likely hang in the halls of the state Capitol for
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Doug Hill for The Transcript Apr 23, 2021
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Oklahoma Arts Councilâs Director of Arts in Public Places Jarica Walsh has connections to Norman that remain deep and strong. Provided Photo
Central Normanâs majestic mature tree canopy inspired a little girl who grew up here to be an artist in a very tangible way.
Love of nature and the ways it can be captured in art became a dual career later in her life. Jarica Walsh is both an accomplished printmaker and ceramicist, along with being the Oklahoma Arts Councilâs Director of Arts in Public Places.
The council is the official state agency for the support and development of the arts in Oklahoma. Walsh is a graduate of Norman High School and holds a BFA from the University of Oklahoma.