Oklahoma Contemporary

Oklahoma Contemporary A multidisciplinary contemporary arts organization, providing accessible artistic engagement Exhibitions are always free. You are always welcome here.
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Oklahoma Contemporary recently launched a new, central location at NW 11th and Broadway in downtown Oklahoma City. The new centerdramatically increases Oklahoma Contemporary’s capacity for free, internationally relevant exhibitions and programming and increase art access and education for citizens of Oklahoma, students and visitors alike. Developed by and for Oklahomans to present and explore the

key innovations, issues and concerns of the art of our time, Oklahoma Contemporary does so while drawing on the dynamic aesthetic, cultural, historical and political landscape of the state. At its core, the institution is an inclusive space – Oklahoma Contemporary believes that art is for everyone and places accessibility and education at the center of all programming. Oklahoma Contemporary is a regional 501(c)3 nonprofit organization founded in 1989 by businessman and philanthropist Christian Keesee and Kirkpatrick Foundation Director Marilyn Myers.

School may be out, but creativity is in session. 🎨June at Oklahoma Contemporary is filled with an exhibition opening, wo...
06/01/2026

School may be out, but creativity is in session. 🎨

June at Oklahoma Contemporary is filled with an exhibition opening, workshops, family activities, and opportunities to connect through art. Whether you're looking to make, learn, explore, or simply be inspired, there's something waiting for you this month.

Swipe through to see what's happening and visit okcontemp.org/events for all the details!

Enjoy an afternoon of art-making with us for Second Saturday: Mystery Art Lab!Dream up unique creations in the mystery a...
05/30/2026

Enjoy an afternoon of art-making with us for Second Saturday: Mystery Art Lab!

Dream up unique creations in the mystery art lab, join a Family Gallery Chat, and explore an Art Pack full of engaging activities for all ages. All Second Saturday activities are free and open to the public.

Second Saturday: Mystery Art Lab
Saturday, June 13 | 1–4 p.m.
Oklahoma Contemporary
11 NW 11th St., Oklahoma City

Learn more at okcontemp.org/secondsaturday.

Second Saturday is presented by with additional support from and Midtown Rotary Club.

05/29/2026

Music, movement, and light came together for an unforgettable evening inside Anthony McCall: Solid Light.

Presented in partnership with the Oklahoma City Philharmonic, guests experienced a special in-gallery performance featuring musicians Angelika Machnik-Jones (cello), Connor Stevens (marimba), and Music Director Alexander Mickelthwate (piano). Set among McCall’s immersive installations, the performance transformed the gallery into a space where sound and light could be experienced in entirely new ways.

We are also deeply grateful to Randy and Mendi Coleman, whose generous support as Music and Light Performance Sponsor helped make this unique collaboration possible. Their commitment to the arts and to creating meaningful cultural experiences in our community made the evening all the more special.

05/27/2026

Plan your visit for the last days of The Black Land at Oklahoma Contemporary!
Through photography, video, and documentation, Jakian Parks's The Black Land explores Black equestrianism and lived experience.

On view through June 1. Learn more at okcontemp.org/theblackland.

📷: Oklahoma Tourism & Recreation Department

Film lovers, this one’s for you! 🎬deadCenter Film Festival returns to Oklahoma Contemporary this June, and we are excite...
05/27/2026

Film lovers, this one’s for you! 🎬
deadCenter Film Festival returns to Oklahoma Contemporary this June, and we are excited to return as the festival hub for a second year! From June 10-14 deadCenter is bringing bold storytelling, independent cinema, and filmmakers from Oklahoma and beyond to our campus.

As Oklahoma’s largest and only Oscar-qualifying film festival, deadCenter celebrates creativity, community, and the power of film through screenings, conversations, and special events across the city.

Join us June 10–14 and experience one of Oklahoma City’s most celebrated arts events.
Learn more at okcontemp.org/deadcenter.

05/26/2026

This week, experience the opening of Formless Matter and Its Devastating Gestures at Oklahoma Contemporary.

Opening Thursday, May 28, this new outdoor installation by Denise Duong and Gabriel Friedman transforms Campbell Art Park into a site of wonder, reflection, and discovery. Featuring monumental sculptural forms visitors can walk through and explore, the work considers how we create meaning and connection within chaos.

Join us for the opening:
Thursday, May 28 | 6-8 p.m.

Admission is always free. RSVP at okcontemp.org/formlessmatter

Be sure to stop by our galleries this week for the final week of Jakian Parks: The Black Land at Oklahoma Contemporary. ...
05/26/2026

Be sure to stop by our galleries this week for the final week of Jakian Parks: The Black Land at Oklahoma Contemporary. Explore the exhibition merchandise at Shop Contemporary, including postcards, tote bags, and t-shirts.

Plan your visit and learn more at okcontemp.org/jakianparks. Admission is always free.

Oklahoma Contemporary is thrilled to be included in Out There: New Architecture Across America, a major national survey ...
05/26/2026

Oklahoma Contemporary is thrilled to be included in Out There: New Architecture Across America, a major national survey highlighting architecture beyond America’s largest coastal cities. Mentioned in Architect Magazine, Architectural Record, and Interior Design, this landmark volume features three projects by acclaimed Oklahoma architect Rand Elliott: Glass Ranch, Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center, and Kirkpatrick Oil.

Out There will be featured at AIA26 in San Diego on June 13 in a special panel discussion led by acclaimed architecture voices Robert Ivy, Cathleen McGuigan, and Peter MacKeith. Visit Shop Contemporary to add this title to your library!

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Today, we pause to remember and honor the service members who gave their lives in sacrifice to our country.As we reflect...
05/25/2026

Today, we pause to remember and honor the service members who gave their lives in sacrifice to our country.

As we reflect this Memorial Day, Oklahoma Contemporary extends gratitude to those who served and to the families who continue to carry their legacy forward.

Our galleries remain a space for community, reflection, and connection. Admission is always free.

05/20/2026

Light, sound, and movement connect beneath the surface.
Chad Mount shares his evolving process and exploration of light as both material and experience. Documenting how reflected laser light behaves through sound, water, and cymatic interactions (a method of visualizing sound), this study begins to map a deeper understanding of light as an atmospheric and spatial presence.
As Mount describes it, "Even when it appears as a singular line, the light contained within that beam is constantly dancing."
Opening June 25 in the Mary LeFlore Clements Oklahoma Gallery. Visit okcontemp.org/chadmount to learn more!

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11 NW 11th
Oklahoma City, OK
73106

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 6pm
Wednesday 11am - 6pm
Thursday 11am - 6pm
Friday 11am - 6pm
Saturday 11am - 6pm
Sunday 11am - 6pm

Telephone

+14059510000

Website

https://oklahomacontemporary.org/exhibitions/cu

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