"I am thrilled to be the 2025 Oxley Nature Center Art Resident! My goal is to capture the essence of nature through my artwork and share that passion with the public" Moffett said. "Oxley Nature Center is a hidden gem for hiking and birdwatching here in Tulsa, and I look forward to finding my own Walden in my hometown and showcasing it to everyone." 

With 28 years of teaching and artistic experience in Tulsa, Matt Moffett co-founded The Tulsa Girls Art School and currently teaches painting classes at Ziegler’s. He brings extensive knowledge from his participation in several international art residencies and is eager to focus on creating cyanotypes and daily paintings during his time at Oxley Nature Center.

Moffett will have studio hours at Oxley on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., where visitors can observe his artistic process and engage with him directly. He will also conduct monthly cyanotype workshops, with the first session scheduled for 

April 12 from 10 a.m. to noon. Participants will have the chance to learn about this historic photographic technique, which utilizes UV-sensitive paper to create striking blue prints without needing a camera.