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.

Hell or High Water by Michele Mikesell is a new body of work that explores idioms from various regions in the world. In these paintings, Mikesell offers a playful look into her own visual interpretation of cultural phrases. Her work transforms idioms into literal, visual translations. She creates unexpected images because they are symbolic of the words in the idioms, but not representative of its true meaning.

This exhibit features new works by Michele Mikesell and formally introduces the work of Shawn Smith. The exhibits open April 2 and continue through May 1, 2026.

While this show is no longer on view, some works are still available. For inquiries or information, please contact maryann@madorangallery.com or call 918-748-8700.

Almost Animal is the official introduction of artwork by Shawn Smith. Smith investigates the intersection between the digital world and reality with his three-dimensional, pixelated animal sculptures. He is interested in how we experience much of the natural world through our phones and digital media. These labor-intensive sculptures made from individual "pixel" blocks of wood are meant to contrast with the speed of the digital world. Smith likens the pixels playing an important role in the identity of the sculpture to each cell playing a vital role in an organism. 

Features new works by Michele Mikesell and formally introduces the work of Shawn Smith. The exhibits open April 2 and continue through May 1, 2026.

While this show is no longer on view, some works are still available. For inquiries or information, please contact maryann@madorangallery.com or call 918-748-8700.

Please join us at M.A. Doran Gallery for a demonstration and talk with artist, Marshall Noice on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 1:30 to 2:30 pm. There will be time for questions post-event.

Marshall will discuss one of the challenges every artist faces––how to get a painting started. He’ll share his techniques and demonstrate how he gets things off and running in pastel and oil painting. As Marshall says, “Inspiration is great, but what if you can’t find it?”

View available work by Marshall Noice.

Winter Mix features a curated selection of gallery artists who infuse their work with color. Meant as an uplifting moment in the midst of winter, this exhibit showcases new artwork and also includes some gallery favorites.

While this show is no longer on view, available works can still be viewed in the gallery.

For inquiries and information, please contact maryann@madorangallery.com or call 918.748.8700.

Moving Towards Spring by Marshall Noice celebrates that moment between winter and spring when soft, subdued colors meet the strong, vivid color palettes of spring. Inspired by the rich Montana landscape surrounding Noice's home, his paintings are a joyful window into the distinctive and special moments of each season.

For inquiries and information, please contact maryann@madorangallery.com or call 918.748.8700.

Our Annual Group Show features a survey of new works by gallery and guest artists. This show presents painting, sculpture,  and fine craft. 

View the show below or in-person at the gallery.

For questions and inquiries, please contact maryann@madorangallery.com