A native Oklahoman, Mary Jane Porter earned her Masters from the University of Tulsa and has since established herself in Tulsa as a well respected artist and art instructor. Her work has received awards in numerous exhibitions and she is currently represented in several Oklahoma and Arkansas galleries. She teaches at the college level and participates in other arts and education programs in Tulsa, including the Arts and Humanities Council and the Tulsa Artists' Coalition. She also produces and gives classes.

Her work can purchased at Mama Trizza's on Delaware in Tulsa or at Zark's Gallery and Eurekan Art Studio & Shop in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. Please contact Mary Jane for an appointment to order commissioned work or enroll in her art classes.