Paul king

aka pkArtz

"An artist by trade, an educator by choice" sums up Paul King.

 Paul fulfilled his goal as a Graphic Designer after receiving his degree from Southeastern Oklahoma State University (Durant) followed by a Graphic Design diploma from Oklahoma State University, Institute of Technology (Okmulgee). Upon graduation, King secured his first graphic design position with OPUBCO, The Daily Oklahoman/Oklahoma City Times newspapers.

A call from a former instructor changed King’s life and allowed Paul to secure a teaching position (Graphic Design) at Charles Page HS for 10 years before going to Tulsa Tech in the same capacity for another 15 years. He became Activities Coordinator (8 years), then a District Career Advisor (3 years) at Tulsa Tech to complete his 36 years in Career Tech Education (CTE). Teaching is what he was meant to do, his calling.

Upon retirement in 2012, King began concentrating on his art legacy to his grandchildren to let them learn more about their own Choctaw heritage, develop his own understanding, and create his love of sports through his artwork.

Paul’s exhibits include:

• National Museum of the American Indian, Washington, DC

• Oklahoma Historical Society Museum, Oklahoma City

• Oklahoma Hall of Fame, Gaylord-Pickens Museum, Oklahoma City

• Semple Family Museum of Native American Art, Durant

• Choctaw Nation Judicial Center, Durant

• Choctaw Nation Childcare Center, Durant

• Choctaw Cultural Center, Calera

• Choctaw Nation Annual Art Show, Tuskahoma

• Cherokee Art Market, Hard Rock Hotel, Catoosa

• Mvskoke Art Market, River Spirit Casino, Tulsa

• Oklahoma State University/Institute of Technology, Okmulgee

• Tulsa Mayfest Invitational Gallery, AHHA Center, Tulsa

• 108 Contemporary Gallery, Tulsa

 Paul King aka pkArtz 

Registered Oklahoma Choctaw Artist: #2-041-000106

Mobile: (918) 688-0242

Contact Email: pk.artz2012@gmail.com

Facebook: pkArtz

Website: www.pk-artz.com