About ADCT

An independently operated non-profit and one of the first Art Directors Clubs in the nation.

Our Mission

The Art Directors Club of Tulsa (ADCTulsa) exists to incite and cultivate the minds of creative problem solvers. Founded to foster the growth of students and professionals in a multitude of disciplines – design, advertising, photography, film, illustration, coding and more.

Our Vision

ADCTulsa has been proudly serving Tulsa since 1968. We serve to elevate the standards and ethics of our local industry. The club is operated by a board of volunteers with support from sponsors and members, like you.

Our active season runs September through May. During the season we feature six industry leaders from around the nation, who join us to share their insight on a range of disciplines. To top it off we have a variety of ShopTalks, where participants can join us for free as we explore Tulsa’s creative spaces.

Additional events include our annual fundraiser and competition. Graphex, our annual competition, ends every season by celebrating outstanding talent in design, advertising, photography and marketing.

Previous Speakers

  • 2024

    Jessica Hische

    Lettering Artist

  • 2012

    Michael Bierut

    Partner // Pentagram

  • 2018

    Bill Gardner

    Founder // LogoLounge

  • 2019

    Paula Spence

    Art Director // Cartoon Network Studios

  • 2024

    Tad Carpenter

    Designer, Illustrator, Educator

  • 2025

    GoodType

    Hand Lettering & Typography

  • 2015

    Aaron Draplin

    Founder // Draplin Design Co.

  • 2023

    Cey Adams

    Creative Director // Def Jam Recordings

Creativity At A Whole New Level

Get Ready to be Inspired

Join the Art Directors Club of Tulsa for a season of unforgettable events! Each season brings notable guest speakers from around the country to inspire our advertising and art community. ShopTalks bring emphasis on our local creative businesses with in-person tours of their space. Kern & Burn returns to challenge and enchant us during a live, fast-paced design competition. And Graphex, our annual awards show, will grace us with the best of the best from the past year.

Thank you to our members, sponsors, and volunteers for taking our club to new heights!

Interested in becoming an ADCT board member?

Contact the club today to find out how!
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ADCT is a group of Designers, Art Directors, Illustrators, Photographers, Educators and a large student membership. The club has been in existence since 1968 and we are incredibly faithful about continuing our mission to disseminate an understanding of art and design and educate our audience.
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Student

• Free entry to speaker events
• 3 guest passes*
• Discounted entry to special events
• 1 year subscription to Tulsa online publication THE PICKUP
$

40

Professional

• Free entry to speaker events
• 4 guest passes*
• Discounted entry to special events
• 1 year subscription to Tulsa online publication THE PICKUP
$

126

Corporate

• Free entry to speaker events
• Up to 12 guest passes*
• Discounted entry to special events
• 1 year subscription to Tulsa online publication THE PICKUP
$

360