Arts @ St. Luke’s

Arts @ St. Luke’s presents events which support, strengthen, challenge, and celebrate the creative spirit of the church. Dramas and musicals are produced in the Poteet Theatre. Different artists’ works are highlighted quarterly in the McPhail Gallery. The Poteet Theatre Arts Education Program offers classes, lessons, workshops and summer arts programs. Arts @ St. Luke’s also presents concerts throughout the year.

Arts at St. Luke's has a long and proud heritage. From 1963 through 1990, St. Luke's Music Ministry presented an arts festival every spring.

The Annual St. Luke's Spring Arts Festival included a series of one to three concerts, a visual art exhibit (usually by a well known religious artist) with plays being occasionally produced. The duration of each festival was never more than two weeks.

Expenses of this project were underwritten by an individual donor. The Arts Festivals came to an end when the Music Director retired, and the donor subsequently passed away. The continuation of this project was given a new future when that benefactor's will provided a sizable bequest for St. Luke's to establish an endowment to fund future arts festivals. That fund is what makes Arts at St. Luke's a reality today.

In 1992, St. Luke's third Music Director revived the tradition of an Arts Festival. The Festival was moved to the summer and renamed Summerfest. After a successful Summerfest in 1993, the Sunday @ Five Concert Series was started. In the fall of 1993, the Summerfest Council was formed as an advisory board to assist with the development of Summerfest. The music director served as artistic director, and his wife oversaw the operation of Summerfest as executive director.

The annual fundraising campaign was established to provide additional financial support for the arts festival, with contributors becoming members of the Summerfest Society. In conjunction with Summerfest and the Sunday @ 5 Concert Series, visual art displays were hung in the new gallery. In 1996, Arts at St. Luke's was formed as the umbrella organization for Summerfest, Sunday @ 5 and the McPhail Gallery exhibits. The council was renamed the Arts at St. Luke's Council at that time.

In June of 2000 the present director was appointed to oversee both the artistic and day to day operations of Arts at St. Luke's. St. Luke's created the position of organist/choirmaster at the same time.

In 1999 the Little Theatre project was begun as a work in progress, with significant additions later funded by a capital campaign. The Arts at St. Luke's Council still advises, but now each event has two co-chairs who help oversee and publicize their event "hands on" beside the director.

St. Luke's church arts program is far more comprehensive than most, as it develops not only a concert series, but shows regular visual arts presentations and produces live theatre as well.

The program is still 95 % congregation based and supported.

Acting Classes

The Poteet Theatre Arts Education program offers acting classes addressing basic reading and acting techniques, terminology, voice control, movement and taking direction. We also focus on scene work, audition technique, character development and ensemble work. >> Learn More at PoteetTheatre.com

Adult Dance and Fitness

Yoga Booty Ballet is a fun and spirited workout that exhilarates and empowers. Beginning and ending with a brief meditation, this class combines cardiovascular dance, basic ballet, strength training, and yoga. We also offer classes in tap for adults.  >> Learn More at PoteetTheatre.com

Dance Classes

The Poteet Theatre Arts Education program offers dance classes in Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Modern, Hip-Hop and Pointe. We also offer Creative Movement, a specialized dance class for toddlers and early childhood ages. We partner with St. Luke’s Special Needs Ministry, Samuel’s Call, to offer dance classes for children with special needs. We offer multiple levels in each style of dance. Scholarships are available. >> Learn More at PoteetTheatre.com

One Voice Choir

One Voice Choir is a multi-generational choir, for ages 6 and older. We have entire families that sing in our choir. One Voice performs in a more contemporary style, typically singing Contemporary Christian or Black Gospel songs. We often perform with the LifeLight band during St. Luke’s contemporary worship. No audition is necessary.

Poteet Theatre Arts Education

Poteet Theatre Arts Education program brings youth from the Oklahoma City area together to learn about theatre. Our approach focuses on building self-esteem, working as a team, and fostering a positive, encouraging spirit. We offer workshops, classes, private lessons, and productions. Our teachers are accredited and experienced in their fields. Class sizes are limited, allowing plenty of student/teacher interaction. We work hard to help each student find the special gifts within themselves, and learn to bring those gifts to light through the magic of performing arts. >> Learn More at PoteetTheatre.com

Poteet Theatre Auditions

Auditions for the Poteet Theatre plays and musicals are open to everyone. Many of our productions have flexible casts, especially our large summer musicals. >> Learn More at PoteetTheatre.com

Private Lessons

The Poteet Theatre Arts Education program offers private lessons with teachers who are experienced professionals in their fields. Lessons are available for voice, guitar, piano, instrumental, and acting. Our teachers are adept at teaching practice skills in addition to being encouraging and supportive. >> Learn More at PoteetTheatre.com

Summer Youth Production

Each summer the Poteet Theatre Arts Education program provides opportunities for children and teens, ages 4 to 21, to participate in a production or musical review. Each student goes through the audition process in order to be placed within the show. The program varies from summer to summer but continues to be the highlight of the summer for so many of our participants. The environment is educational, friendly, and nurturing. >> Learn More at PoteetTheatre.com

The McPhail Gallery

The McPhail Gallery, centrally located on the church’s main East/West corridor, offers a wide range of artwork throughout the year. The gallery is open from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. during the week and on Sunday mornings. To display your work as an artist for the gallery, please submit resume and sample artwork with a proposal to the Gallery Committee.

The Poteet Theatre

The Poteet Theatre is a growing and highly active organization at St. Luke’s and in the greater Oklahoma City arts community. We offer five main stage productions each year. The theatre has won competitions on a national level, performed in Europe, and been honored by many national and local organizations. The theatre is conveniently located in the basement of St. Luke’s. Both individual and season tickets are available. >> Learn More at PoteetTheatre.com