M.A. Doran Gallery is excited to present the latest installation of the annual exhibit, Contemporary Narrative Realism. The exhibit opens May 14, 2026, with an opening reception from 5:00 – 7:30 p.m. Many artists will be present for the opening reception. Refreshments and light bites will be provided, and valet parking is available in back. The exhibit continues through June 19, 2026.
Contemporary Narrative Realism is a survey of artwork by gallery and guest artists who explore the complexities of academic and narrative realism through their own unique subject matter and visual language. Participating artists are invited from across the country, and their subject matter includes narrative, still life, floral and figurative artwork. Artists in this exhibit work in a variety of media including oil, acrylic, pencil, ceramic and mixed media. This exhibit aims to create a dialogue about current artistic practices in American Realism.
Some of the participating artists include: Cecile Baird, Jennifer R.A. Campbell, Patricia Coonrod, Harriett Derrevere, Jeff Dodd, Kim Doner, Kimberly Dow, Otto Duecker, Bruce Evans, Scott Fraser, Brooke Golightly, Tyler Griese, Tracey Harris, Richard Heisler, Robert C. Jackson, Ann Pollard James, Charles Jarboe, Dennis Johnson, Clayton Keyes, Adonna, Khare, Robert Lange, JP Morrison Lans, Cynthia Marcoux, Denise Mickilowski, Michele Mikesell, Jeffrey Mobley, Tanner Muse, Patrick Nevins, Jacob A. Pfeiffer, Joel Daniel Phillips, Sara Scribner, Shane Scribner, Lucas Simmons, James Andrew Smith, Shawn Smith, Erika Toliusis, Dennis Wojtkiewicz
Artwork can be previewed in the gallery or below. For information and inquiries, please contact maryann@madorangallery.com or call 918-748-8700.
