Art is a treasured part of human existence, and our relationship with it inspires Susan McCalmont.  Susan began her art exploration as a child and through studying art history at University.  Her creative curiosity swiftly evolved into forty years of experience leading nonprofit organizations that cultivated creativity and advanced the arts and community development.  During her 20-year leadership of the Kirkpatrick Foundation, she initiated collaborative projects impacting Oklahoma's arts education and culture growth.  Shortly after, she launched and steered Creative Oklahoma to improve the economy and life quality using creativity and innovation in education, commerce, and culture. In addition, Susan developed societal change strategies and an international educational and networking event alongside prominent visionary Sir Ken Robinson. In 2012, she received the inaugural Sir Ken Robinson Creative Leadership Award.

1515 Lincoln Gallery is a contemporary and estate art gallery residing in a 1920’s historic house on Lincoln Boulevard in Oklahoma City. Founder, Susan McCalmont, cultivates art education and meaningful connections with a wide variety of modern and secondary market art genres from around the world. McCalmont has established a unique all-inclusive gallery space that sparks creative conversation between artists, collectors, designers, and those curious about art. In addition to offering new and older artworks, McCalmont presents engaging and varied educational exhibitions and programs designed to develop community through connections and discovery. McCalmont states, “We are interested in each person who enters our historical space and will work diligently with each client to further their appreciation for art and find the artwork that fits their specific interests.”