Artist to create live works using gunpowder and fire at Northwest 13th Street fundraiser
Oklahoma City residents will have a rare chance to see artwork created with gunpowder and fire when artist Jay Sage performs a live demonstration Saturday evening at Ignite Fire and Art, a fundraiser for the Sage Arts Foundation.
The event runs from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, on Northwest 13th Street in Oklahoma City. Organizers say proceeds support the Sage Arts Foundation, which provides mentorship, promotion and studio space to local artists.
Ignite combines the live gunpowder art demonstration with an exhibition of original works from other artists, along with wine, hors d’oeuvres and live music. The Sage Arts Foundation described the evening as an opportunity both to showcase a distinctive artistic process and to raise funds for its programs serving Oklahoma City creators.
- Performance: Live gunpowder art by Jay Sage
- Date and time: Saturday, Sept. 12, 5:30–7:30 p.m.
- Location: Northwest 13th Street, Oklahoma City
- Support: Proceeds benefit the Sage Arts Foundation
Gunpowder art is a technique that uses controlled ignition to mark surfaces and create imagery. The public demonstration is intended to let attendees witness the method where fire and carefully applied charges interact with canvas or other media to produce distinctive textures and effects.
"The event is both a performance and a fundraiser, bringing attention to the work of Oklahoma artists while supporting mentorship and studio space," organizers said.
Organizers emphasized that Ignite is as much a community gathering as it is an arts presentation. The inclusion of other artists’ works and live music aims to broaden the evening’s appeal beyond the demonstration itself, inviting patrons and neighbors to engage with local creators and the foundation’s mission.
Local arts impact and visibility
The Sage Arts Foundation says its mission includes helping Oklahoma City artists through mentorship, promotion and providing studio space. Events like Ignite serve two functions: generating financial support for those programs and increasing visibility for artists working in unconventional media.
For Oklahoma City, where a growing arts scene has contributed to neighborhood revitalization and cultural tourism, fundraisers and pop-up exhibitions provide platforms for local artists to reach collectors, patrons and the broader community. The combination of performance art, exhibition sales and social elements such as refreshments can help sustain small arts organizations that operate on tight budgets.
Attendees should expect an evening that blends demonstration and exhibition — an opportunity to see the physical process behind certain artworks as well as to view finished pieces by participating artists. The Sage Arts Foundation’s public programming aims to connect residents with artists and to create outlets for artistic development through mentorship and shared workspace.
Event details at a glance
| What | Details |
|---|---|
| Event name | Ignite Fire and Art |
| Featured artist | Jay Sage |
| Date & time | Saturday, Sept. 12 — 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. |
| Location | Northwest 13th Street, Oklahoma City |
| Purpose | Fundraiser for the Sage Arts Foundation |
Residents interested in attending should note the public nature of the street location and any local guidance organizers may issue about viewing areas or safety near the demonstration. The foundation and event hosts are responsible for specifying any safety precautions relevant to a live fire-based performance.
Ignite offers Oklahoma City a visually striking way to support local creators and to learn about a less-common artistic technique. Whether as an introduction to gunpowder art or as an evening of local culture, the event brings together artists and patrons around a shared interest in supporting the city’s creative community.
