Join us for the opening of HOME1947: Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy! This immersive exhibition explores the lives and stories of the millions displaced in 1947 during the creation of two new independent nation-states, India and Pakistan, through a series of short films, virtual reality, photographs, sound installations and more — recreating the long-lost sights, sounds and...
An all-American love story about two very new Americans. It’s 1975. Saigon has fallen. He lost his wife. She lost her fiancé. But now, in a new land, they just might find each other. Part cross-country road trip, part romantic comedy, Vietgone will take audiences on a journey through time to reexamine a pivotal moment...
Enjoy an afternoon of art-making with us! Create a tiny treasure, join a family-friendly tour of our gallery and explore an Art Pack full of engaging activities for all ages. In addition to a make-and-take art project inspired by HOME1947: Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy, this Second Saturday will include special performances, interactive dance workshops and storytelling...
Please join Oklahoma Contemporary's Board of Trustees, staff and members of the Oklahoma arts community as we recognize our Founders Day 2024 honorees: Robert and Sody Clements, Rand and Jeanette Elliott, Laura Warriner and Jabee Williams. Founders Day celebrates the volunteers, artists and educators who make our mission a reality. For more information: 405-951-0000, okcontemp.org/FoundersDay...
Does your kid love to create? From designing board games, masks and digital characters to creating upcycled fashion, sculpting clay flowers and the ever-popular DJing 101, Camp Contemporary offers a diverse lineup to keep your 5- to 12-year-old engaged, excited and learning all summer long. Visit okcontemp.org/camp to find the best fit for the creative...
At its heart, Industry Night: An Evening Off is a love letter to the service industry and service industry workers. The service industry is a huge part of what makes Oklahoma City great, and this party is for those folks who make our nights out wonderful! Your ticket includes two free drink tickets, light bites,...
Enjoy an afternoon of art-making with us! Dream up unique creations in the mystery art lab, join a family-friendly tour of our gallery, and explore an Art Pack full of engaging activities for all ages. All Second Saturday activities are free and open to the public. For more information: 405-951-0000, okcontemp.org/SecondSaturday Image: Photo by Cassandra...
Join Oklahoma Contemporary, the UCO English Department and poet Kimberly Blaeser in celebration of National Poetry Month. Blaeser will read from her latest book, Ancient Light, which uses lyric, narrative and concrete poems to give voice to some of the most pressing ecological and social issues of our time. The collection invites readers to see...
Join us for the opening reception of SHELTER, featuring artist Lisa Karrer's miniaturized ceramic dwellings combined with audio and projected video, exploring experiences of displaced peoples seeking shelter in refugee communities across different parts of the world. Enjoy light bites, a cash bar and hear from the artist. For more information: 405-951-0000, okcontemp.org/SHELTER Reserve tickets...
This evening-length work walks the fuzzy, shag-carpet line between dance performance and narrative play, leaning into both text and movement to tell an abstracted version of a well-known fictional story of survival: Little Red Riding Hood. RED, from 2nd Best Dance Company, written, choreographed and directed by Hannah Garner, explores how we confront the many-faced “big bads”...
