We are joined in studio by Helen Opper and Anna Russell, who run a new public art gallery in the Rise development on NW 23rd Street called The Art Hall. With an open artist submission process accepting applications from Oklahoma artists working in all media, they are a nontraditional space located in a public, common area with longer hours than most traditional contemporary art galleries. Helen and Anna curate regular exhibits introducing Oklahoma artists to the immediate community in a pedestrian-friendly revitalized business district.