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Alicia Chesser

Alicia Chesser is the managing editor of The Pickup. She's been writing about the arts in Tulsa for two decades. When she's not at someone else's show, she makes and teaches contemporary dance and messes around with creative nonfiction.

Here Are 18 Art Shows To See In February

This month's exhibits highlight Black womanhood, environmental preservation, and more—plus "I Heart Art" week and four new shows at Philbrook

February 3, 2026

Otto Duecker, Who Made Hyperrealism His Own, Dies At 77

The Tulsa artist was known for his oils, his teaching, and his laughter

January 28, 2026

The Week’s Best Tulsa Events: January 28-February 3

This week: Tulsa Asia Fest, Philip Glass string quartets, a talk about phobias in early America, Motown, and more

January 27, 2026

In “Thru A Lens,” Candacee White Looks Farther Than Ever 

A show at Liggett Studio had me seeing everything differently

January 22, 2026

The Week’s Best Tulsa Events: January 21-27

HortonFest, a writing class with our bud JP Brammer and more!

January 20, 2026

What’s The State Of Radical Art In Tulsa Right Now? 

How Tulsa's artists are responding to a political nightmare

January 15, 2026

A Night Of Uncategorizable Talent

The first show of the year at Drifters Theater was the reset we needed

January 9, 2026

The Week’s Best Tulsa Events: January 7-13

A Bowie tribute, a modern quilt exhibit, a benefit show for Mango, "Hadestown" & more

January 6, 2026

The Best Characters Of 2025

Meet the people who made our stories pop this year.

December 29, 2025