Events
Eduardo Sarabia: Green Vines
- When Sept. 23, 2022-April 13, 2026
- Cost Free
- Location The Showroom
- Age Requirements All ages
Eduardo Sarabia collaborated with Oklahoma City mural artist TANK to transform the surfaces of this building using his signature vine imagery. The vines come from Sarabia’s memory of his childhood neighborhood in Los Angeles, where people decorated the facades of their houses with floral motifs.
ArtNow 2025: Materials and Boundaries
- When Sept. 18, 2025-Feb. 15, 2026
- Cost Free
- Location Eleanor Kirkpatrick Main Gallery
- Age Requirements All ages
Materials and Boundaries highlights new and recent art from a selection of artists active in the state. Twenty-six artists explore identity, place and experimentation through boundary-pushing practices and material innovation, offering a fresh and nuanced vision of contemporary Oklahoma.
Jakian Parks: The Black Land
- When Nov. 6, 2025-June 1, 2026
- Cost Free
- Location Mary LeFlore Clements Oklahoma Gallery
- Age Requirements All ages
Though the lens of photographer Jakian Parks, Oklahoma’s Black rodeo culture becomes both symbol and setting for survival, resurgence and celebration. The Black Land honors the dignity, beauty and power of Black equestrian life as a living tradition of cultural and historical significance.
FALL25_Eight-Week Class | You're Still Driving Me Glazy
- When 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturdays, Oct. 4- Nov. 22
- Cost $225
- Location The Studios | Lynda and Chuck Nelson Wheel Throwing Studio
- Instructor / Presenter Anna McQuown
- Age Requirements 18+
Café Contemporary
- When 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday. Closed Sunday-Tuesday.
- Location Lobby
- Age Requirements All ages
The newly redesigned Café Contemporary features a delectable selection of baked goods (think scones, cinnamon rolls and giant cookies) alongside robust coffee and tea offerings. The just-launched lunch menu includes tasty sandwiches, creative salads, soups for the season and more.
Shop Contemporary
- When Open 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday; open 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Thursday. Closed Tuesdays and holidays.
- Location Lobby
- Age Requirements All ages
Shop Contemporary, our retail space, is dedicated to art-forward items unique to Oklahoma Contemporary. It's your source for thoughtfully crafted gifts that inspire through art, home goods, stimulating products for kids, fun branded items and all points in between.
Public Tours | 1 p.m. Saturdays
- When 1-2 p.m. Saturdays
- Cost free (reservations required)
- Location Main Building | Eleanor Kirkpatrick Main Gallery
- Instructor / Presenter Gallery Guides
- Age Requirements All ages
Join us for a free guided tour on Saturdays! Guided public tours for individual visitors and groups of up to 12 people will meet in the lobby at our main building at 1 p.m. on Saturdays.
FALL25_Eight-Week Class | Introduction to Ceramics (Saturday)
- When 2-4:30 p.m., Saturdays, Oct. 4-Nov. 22
- Cost $225
- Location The Studios | Kim and Steve Bruno Hand Building Studio and Lynda and Chuck Nelson Wheel Throwing Studio
- Instructor / Presenter Liz Parham
- Age Requirements 18+
FALL25_Eight-Week Class | Creative Foundations for Veterans and Active-Duty Military (Sunday)
- When 2-4:30 p.m., Sundays, Oct. 5 -Nov. 23
- Cost free to military veterans and active-duty members
- Location The Studios | Flex Studio
- Instructor / Presenter Claire Holloway
- Age Requirements 18+
This free class is available exclusively to military veterans and active-duty members. Explore the fundamentals of creating and understanding art alongside other veterans and active-duty members.
FALL25_Eight-Week Class | Make Your Own Comic!
- When 6-8:30 p.m., Mondays, Sept. 29 –Nov. 17
- Cost $225
- Location Main Building | In Honor of Bryan and Kendall Hall Studio 2
- Instructor / Presenter Jerry Bennett
- Age Requirements 16+
FALL25_Eight-Week Class | Creative Foundation for Veterans and Active-Duty Members(Monday)
- When 6-8:30 p.m., Mondays, Sept. 29 –Nov. 17
- Cost free to military veterans and active-duty members
- Location Main Building | Howard Family Charitable Foundation Studio 3
- Instructor / Presenter Claire Holloway
- Age Requirements 18+
This free class is available exclusively to military veterans and active-duty members. Explore the fundamentals of creating and understanding art alongside other veterans and active-duty members.
FALL25_Eight-Week Class | Oil Painting
- When 6-9 p.m., Mondays, Sept. 29 – Nov. 17
- Cost $255
- Location The Studio | Flex Studio
- Instructor / Presenter Chris Brizzard
- Age Requirements 16+
FALL25_Eight-Week Class | Sewing Fundamentals
- When 6-9 p.m., Mondays, Sept. 29 – Nov. 17
- Cost $265
- Location The Studios | Josie Eresch Fibers Studio
- Instructor / Presenter Amber Layne
- Age Requirements 16+
Are you new to sewing, haven’t sewn in a while, afraid of your machine, or want to build a stronger foundation in your sewing knowledge? This is the class for you. It’s also perfect if you want a refresher on the basics of machine sewing.
FALL25_Eight-Week Class | Wheel Throwing 1 (Tuesday)
- When 10:30-1 p.m., Tuesdays, Sept. 30 –Nov. 18
- Cost $225
- Location The Studios | Lynda and Chuck Nelson Wheel Throwing Studio
- Instructor / Presenter David Stevens
- Age Requirements 18+
Prerequisite: Introduction to Ceramics.
Expanding on the techniques covered in Introduction to Ceramics, this class will improve your skills on the wheel. Make mugs, cups and bowls while learning more about firing techniques, temperatures and atmospheres.
FALL25_Eight-Week Class | Fuss-Free Quilting
- When 10:30-1:30 p.m., Tuesdays, Sept. 30 –Nov. 18
- Cost $285
- Location The Studios | Josie Eresch Fibers Studio
- Instructor / Presenter Amber Layne
- Age Requirements 18+
Want a relaxed approach to quilting techniques? Learn machine quilt construction without getting your knickers in a wad. By the end of class, you will have made a small quilt that you can drape over your couch or the nearest baby and low-key brag, “Yeah, I made that.”
FALL25_Eight-Week Class | Introduction to Ceramics (Tuesday)
- When 6-8:30 p.m., Tuesdays, Sept. 30 –Nov. 18
- Cost $225
- Location The Studios | Kim and Steve Bruno Hand Building Studio and Lynda and Chuck Nelson Wheel Throwing Studio
- Instructor / Presenter Liz Parham
- Age Requirements 18+
FALL25_Eight-Week Class | Everything! Embroidery!
- When 6-8:30 p.m., Tuesdays, Sept. 30 –Dec. 2
- Cost $225
- Location Main Building | In Honor of Bryan and Kendall Hall Studio 2
- Instructor / Presenter Darci Lenker
- Age Requirements 16+
FALL25_Eight-Week Class | Sewing Fundamentals Expanded (Tuesday)
- When 6-9 p.m., Tuesdays, Sept. 30 –Nov. 18
- Cost $285
- Location The Studios | Josie Eresch Fibers Studio
- Instructor / Presenter Amber Layne
- Age Requirements 18+
FALL25_Eight-Week Class | Sewing Fundamentals Expanded (Wednesday)
- When 10:30-1:30 p.m., Wednesdays, Oct. 1 -Nov. 19
- Cost $285
- Location The Studios | Josie Eresch Fibers Studio
- Instructor / Presenter Amber Layne
- Age Requirements 16+
Build on skills acquired in Sewing Fundamentals. Learn advanced sewing techniques such as darts, ruffles, pleats and other shaping techniques, curved sewing, top stitching, lining, creating and using buttonholes, and understanding and utilizing types of zippers and elastics.
FALL25_Eight-Week Class | Wheel Throwing 1 (Wednesday)
- When 6-8:30 p.m., Wednesdays, Oct. 1 -Nov. 19
- Cost $225
- Location Kim and Steve Bruno Hand Building Studio and Lynda and Chuck Nelson Wheel Throwing Studio
- Instructor / Presenter Joe Cox
- Age Requirements 18+
FALL25_Eight-Week Class | You Light Up My Life: Make Ceramic Lamps!
- When 6-9 p.m., Wednesdays, Oct. 1 -Nov. 19
- Cost $265
- Location The Studios | Kim and Steve Bruno Hand Building Studio
- Instructor / Presenter Brian Bosworth
- Age Requirements 18+
FALL25_Eight-Week Class | Creative Writing: Your Story Your Way!
- When 6-8 p.m., Wednesdays, Oct. 1 -Nov. 19
- Cost $225
- Location Main Building | Devon Teen Studio
- Instructor / Presenter Zachary Scalzo
- Age Requirements 16+
FALL25_Eight-Week Class | Introduction to Metalsmithing: Bolos, Gemstones, and Other Shiny Things
- When 6-9 p.m., Wednesdays, Oct. 8 -Dec. 3
- Cost $285
- Location The Studios | Flex Studio
- Instructor / Presenter Micah Hamilton
- Age Requirements 18+
FALL25_Eight-Week Class | Creative! Drawing: Advanced
- When 6-9 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 1-Nov. 19
- Cost $225
- Location Main Building | Howard Family Charitable Foundation Studio 3
- Instructor / Presenter Isa Rodriguez
- Age Requirements 18+
FALL25_Eight-Week Class | Serged Garment Construction
- When 6-9 p.m., Wednesdays, Oct. 1 -Nov. 19
- Cost $285
- Location The Studios | Josie Eresch Fibers Studio
- Instructor / Presenter Amber Layne
- Age Requirements 16+
FALL25_Eight-Week Class | Learn to Weave!
- When 10:30-1 p.m., Thursdays, Oct.2 - Nov. 20
- Cost $255
- Location The Studios | Josie Eresch Fibers Studio
- Instructor / Presenter Sherri Dudeck
- Age Requirements 18+
Shop Contemporary
- When Open 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday; open 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Thursday. Closed Tuesdays and holidays.
- Location Lobby
- Age Requirements All ages
Shop Contemporary, our retail space, is dedicated to art-forward items unique to Oklahoma Contemporary. It's your source for thoughtfully crafted gifts that inspire through art, home goods, stimulating products for kids, fun branded items and all points in between.
FALL25_Eight-Week Class | You Deserve Clothes You Love: Upcycle Fashion and Sewing with Martha
- When 6-8:30 p.m., Thursdays, Oct. 2-Dec. 4
- Cost $225
- Location The Studios | Josie Eresch Fibers Studio
- Instructor / Presenter Martha Coates
- Age Requirements 18+
FALL25_Eight-Week Class | Gouache: Textiles
- When 6-8:30 p.m., Thursdays, Oct. 2- Dec. 4
- Cost $225
- Location Main Building | In Honor of Bryan and Kendall Hall Studio 2
- Instructor / Presenter Whitney Batres
FALL25_Eight-Week Class | Creative! Drawing
- When 6-9 p.m., Thursdays, Oct. 2- Nov. 20
- Cost $225
- Location Main Building | Howard Family Charitable Foundation Studio 3
- Instructor / Presenter Isa Rodriguez
- Age Requirements 18+
FALL25_Four-Week Class | Felted Pets and Food: Painting with Wool!
- When 6-8:30 p.m., Thursdays, Nov. 6- Dec. 4
- Cost $150
- Location The Studios | Josie Eresch Fibers Studio
- Instructor / Presenter Darci Lenker
- Age Requirements 16+
Closed - Holiday
ArtNow: Materials and Boundaries | Gallery Talks
- When Oct. 2, Nov. 13, Dec. 4 and Jan. 15, 6-8 p.m.
- Cost Free
- Location Eleanor Kirkpatrick Main Gallery
- Age Requirements All ages
Join us for an engaging series of gallery talks. These conversations offer a unique opportunity to hear directly from the artists, gain insight into their creative practices and explore the ideas behind the works featured in the exhibition. Each month highlights different artists and themes.
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