Ancestors and Spirit Guides Exhibition Opens at NOC Tonkawa

The exhibition features 45 paintings by Tulsa artists Sharon Allred and Romney Nesbitt.

Published on Feb. 18, 2026

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An exhibition titled 'Ancestors and Spirit Guides,' featuring 45 paintings by Tulsa artists Sharon Allred and Romney Nesbitt, is currently on view in the Eleanor Hays Art Gallery on the Northern Oklahoma College Tonkawa campus. The exhibition opened with a reception on Sunday, February 15.

Why it matters

The exhibition showcases the work of two prominent Tulsa artists and provides an opportunity for the local community to engage with contemporary art and explore themes of ancestry and spirituality.

The details

The exhibition features 45 paintings by Sharon Allred and Romney Nesbitt, two Tulsa-based artists. Nesbitt's recent work reveals a new approach to image-making, moving beyond her previous focus on landscape painting to explore themes of ancestry and spirit guides.

  • The exhibition opened on February 15, 2026 with a reception.
  • The exhibition is currently on view at the Eleanor Hays Art Gallery on the Northern Oklahoma College Tonkawa campus.

The players

Sharon Allred

A Tulsa-based artist whose work is featured in the 'Ancestors and Spirit Guides' exhibition.

Romney Nesbitt

A Tulsa-based artist whose work is featured in the 'Ancestors and Spirit Guides' exhibition, and whose recent work explores themes of ancestry and spirit guides.

Audrey Schmitz

The director of the Eleanor Hays Art Gallery on the Northern Oklahoma College Tonkawa campus, where the 'Ancestors and Spirit Guides' exhibition is on view.

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The takeaway

The 'Ancestors and Spirit Guides' exhibition at NOC Tonkawa provides an opportunity for the local community to engage with the work of two prominent Tulsa artists and explore themes of ancestry and spirituality through contemporary art.