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.
W26_Eight-Week Class | Learn to Weave!
- When 10:30-1 p.m., Thursdays, Jan. 15 –March 5, 2026.
- 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. Wednesday-Monday. 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.
W26_Four-Week-Class | Cyanotypes
- When 6-8:30 p.m., Thursdays, Jan. 15-Feb. 5, 2026.
- Cost $150
- Location The Studios | Josie Eresch Fibers Studio
- Instructor / Presenter Amy Hanson
- Age Requirements 18+
W26_Eight-Week Class | Wheel Throwing 2 (Thursdays)
- When 6-9 p.m., Thursdays, Jan. 15-March 5, 2026.
- Cost $265
- Location The Studios | Lynda and Chuck Nelson Wheel Throwing Studio
- Instructor / Presenter Liv Egan
- Age Requirements 18+
Expanding on the techniques covered in Wheel Throwing 1, this class will increase your proficiency on the potter’s wheel. Learn to make advanced forms, such as lidded and pouring vessels and experiment with surface adornment techniques and various methods of creating texture.
W26_Eight-Week Class | Surface Design
- When 6-8:30 p.m., Thursdays, Jan. 15 – March 5, 2026.
- Cost $245
- Location The Studios | Kim and Steve Bruno Hand Building Studio
- Instructor / Presenter Kat Myers
- Age Requirements 18+
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.
W26_Eight-Week Class | Practice Practice: How to Keep Creating
- When 6-8:30 p.m., Thursdays, Jan. 15 -March 5, 2026.
- Cost $225
- Location Main Building | Howard Family Charitable Foundation Studio 3
- Instructor / Presenter Isa Rodriguez
- Age Requirements 18+
W26_Eight-Week Class | Writing is Fun!
- When 6-8 p.m., Thursdays, Jan. 15-March 5, 2026.
- Cost $225
- Location Main Building | Teen Studio
- Instructor / Presenter Spencer Gee
- Age Requirements 18+
W26_Eight-Week Class | Visible Mending
- When 6-8:30 p.m., Thursdays, Jan. 15-March 5, 2026.
- Cost $225
- Location Main Building | In Honor of Bryan and Kendall Hall Studio 2
- Instructor / Presenter Darci Lenker
- Age Requirements 16+
W26_Four-Week Class | Figure Drawing
- When 6-8:30 p.m., Wednesdays, Jan. 14 - Feb. 4, 2026.
- Cost $180
- Location Main Building | Howard Family Charitable Foundation Studio 3
- Instructor / Presenter Isa Rodriguez
- Age Requirements 18+
W26_Eight-Week Class | Creative Drawing Club
- When 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturdays, Jan. 10-Feb. 28, 2026.
- Cost $225
- Location The Studios | Flex Studio
- Instructor / Presenter Isa Rodriguez
- Age Requirements 18+
W26_Eight-Week Class | Wheel Throwing 1 (Saturday)
- When 10:30-1 p.m., Saturdays, Jan. 10 - Feb. 28, 2026.
- Cost $235
- Location The Studios | Lynda and Chuck Nelson Wheel Throwing Studio
- Instructor / Presenter Liv Egan
- Age Requirements 18+
W26_Four-Week Class | Make Your Own Shoes!
- When 10:30-1:30 p.m., Saturdays, Jan. 10 – Jan. 31, 2026.
- Cost $150
- Location The Studios | Josie Eresch Fibers Studio
- Instructor / Presenter Lisa Smallwood
- Age Requirements 18+
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.
W26_Ceramics Certificate Program | Introduction to Ceramics - Sunday
- When 2-4:30 p.m., Sundays, Jan 11. - March 1, 2026.
- Cost $425
- Location The Studios | Kim and Steve Bruno Hand Building Studio and Lynda and Chuck Nelson Wheel Throwing Studio
- Instructor / Presenter Brian Bosworth
- Age Requirements 18+
W26_Eight-Week Class | Introduction to Ceramics (Sunday)
- When 10:30-1 p.m., Sundays, Jan. 11 - March 1, 2026.
- Cost $235
- Location The Studios | Kim and Steve Bruno Hand Building Studio and Lynda and Chuck Nelson Wheel Throwing Studio
- Instructor / Presenter Brian Bosworth
- Age Requirements 18+
W26_Eight-Week Class | Creative Foundations for Veterans (Sunday)
- When 2-4:30 p.m., Sundays, Jan. 11 - March 1, 2026.
- Location Studio School | Flex Studio
- Instructor / Presenter Claire Holloway
W26_Eight-Week Class | Wheel Throwing 2 (Tuesday)
- When 10:30-1:30 p.m., Tuesdays, Jan. 13 - March 3, 2026.
- Cost $265
- Location The Studios | Lynda and Chuck Nelson Wheel Throwing Studio
- Instructor / Presenter David Stevens
- Age Requirements 18+
W26_Eight-Week Class | Sewing Fundamentals (Tuesday)
- When 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Tuesdays, Jan. 13-March 3, 2026.
- Cost $265
- Location The Studios | Josie Eresch Fibers Studio
- Instructor / Presenter Amber Layne
- Age Requirements 16+
W26_Eight-Week Class | Garment Construction (Tuesday)
- When 6-9 p.m., Tuesdays, Jan. 13-March 3, 2026.
- Cost $285
- Location The Studios | Josie Eresch Fibers Studio
- Instructor / Presenter Amber Layne
- Age Requirements 16+
W26_Four-Week Class | Watercolor: Flowers!
- When 6-8:30 p.m., Tuesdays, Jan. 13-Feb. 3, 2026.
- Cost $150
- Location Main Building | In Honor of Bryan and Kendall Hall Studio 2
- Instructor / Presenter Whitney Batres
- Age Requirements 16+
W26_Ceramics Certificate Program | Introduction to Ceramics - Tuesday
- When 6-8:30 p.m., Tuesdays, Jan. 13 - March 3, 2026.
- Cost $425
- Location Kim and Steve Bruno Hand Building Studio + Lynda and Chuck Nelson Wheel Throwing Studio
- Instructor / Presenter Liz Parham
- Age Requirements 18+
W26_Eight-Week Class | Introduction to Leather Making
- When 6-8:30 p.m., Tuesdays, Jan. 13 –March 3, 2026.
- Cost $245
- Location The Studios | Flex Studio
- Instructor / Presenter Michael Parham
- Age Requirements 18+
W26_Eight-Week Class | Introduction to Ceramics (Tuesday)
- When 6-8:30 p.m., Tuesdays, Jan. 13-March 3, 2026.
- Cost $235
- 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+
W26_Eight-Week Class | Garment Construction (Wednesday)
- When 10:30-1:30 p.m., Wednesdays, Jan. 14 - March 4, 2026.
- Cost $285
- Location The Studios | Josie Eresch Fibers Studio
- Instructor / Presenter Amber Layne
- Age Requirements 16+
W26_Eight-Week Class | Make Big Stuff with Brian
- When 6-9 p.m., Wednesdays, Jan. 14 - March 4, 2026.
- Cost $265
- Location The Studios | Kim and Steve Bruno Hand Building Studio
- Instructor / Presenter Brian Bosworth
- Age Requirements 18+
W26_Eight-Week Class | Introduction to Jewelry and Metalsmithing
- When 6-9 p.m., Wednesdays, Jan. 14 -March 4, 2026.
- Cost $285
- Location The Studios | Flex Studio
- Instructor / Presenter Micah Hamilton
- Age Requirements 18+
W26_Eight-Week Class | Wheel Throwing 1 (Wednesday)
- When 6 - 8:30 p.m., Wednesdays, Jan. 14-March 4, 2026.
- Cost $235
- Location The Studios | Lynda and Chuck Nelson Wheel Throwing Studio
- Instructor / Presenter Joe Cox
- Age Requirements 18+
W26_Eight-Week Class | Renaissance Clothing!
- When 6-8:30 p.m., Wednesdays, Jan. 14-March 4, 2026.
- Cost $245
- Location Main Building | In Honor of Bryan and Kendall Hall Studio 2
- Instructor / Presenter Martha Coates
- Age Requirements 18+
W26_Eight-Week Class | Machine Embroidery
- When 6-9 p.m., Wednesdays, Jan. 14-March 4, 2026.
- Cost $285
- Location The Studios | Josie Eresch Fibers Studio
- Instructor / Presenter Amber Layne
- Age Requirements 18+
Instructions for a Séance
- When Jan. 22-24
- Cost $20-$65
- Location Te Ata Theater
- Instructor / Presenter OKC Rep
Instructions for a Séance is a playful yet poignant exploration of motherhood, artistic ambition and the urge to escape. Inspired by the Houdini archives at the Ransom Center, Séance is a 70-minute theatrical gem: compact, gleaming and utterly unforgettable.
Instructions for a Séance
- When Jan. 22-24
- Cost $20-$65
- Location Te Ata Theater
- Instructor / Presenter OKC Rep
Instructions for a Séance is a playful yet poignant exploration of motherhood, artistic ambition and the urge to escape. Inspired by the Houdini archives at the Ransom Center, Séance is a 70-minute theatrical gem: compact, gleaming and utterly unforgettable.
Instructions for a Séance
- When Jan. 22-24
- Cost $20-$65
- Location Te Ata Theater
- Instructor / Presenter OKC Rep
Instructions for a Séance is a playful yet poignant exploration of motherhood, artistic ambition and the urge to escape. Inspired by the Houdini archives at the Ransom Center, Séance is a 70-minute theatrical gem: compact, gleaming and utterly unforgettable.
W26_Eight-Week Class | Mold Making
- When 6-9 p.m., Mondays, Jan. 12-March 9, 2026.
- Cost $255
- Location The Studios | Kim and Steve Bruno Hand Building Studio
- Instructor / Presenter Michael Takahata
- Age Requirements 18+
W26_Eight-Week Class | Watercolor!
- When 6-8:30 p.m., Mondays, Jan. 12-March 9, 2026.
- Cost $225
- Location Main Building | Studio 2
- Instructor / Presenter Whitney Batres
- Age Requirements 16+
W26_Eight-Week Class | Creative Foundations for Veterans (Monday)
- When 6-8:30 p.m., Mondays, Jan. 12- March 9, 2026.
- Location Main Building | Howard Family Charitable Foundation Studio 3
- Instructor / Presenter Claire Holloway
- Age Requirements 18+
W26_Eight-Week Class | Wheel Throwing 1 (Monday)
- When 6-8:30 p.m., Mondays, Jan. 12 –March 9, 2026.
- Cost $235
- 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.
W26_Eight-Week Class | Sewing Fundamentals (Monday)
- When 6-9 p.m., Mondays, Jan. 12 - March 9, 2026.
- Cost $265
- Location The Studios | Josie Eresch Fibers Studio
- Instructor / Presenter Amber Layne
- Age Requirements 16+
All Those Creative: Portfolio Review Night
- When Jan. 29, 5:30-9 p.m.
- Cost $17.50
- Location Main building
- Instructor / Presenter All Those Creative OKC
Portfolio Review Night brings together local creative industry leaders to provide one-on-one feedback on portfolios and resumes. Reviewers will include industry seniors, freelancers, creative directors, and educators from the fields of graphic design, UX/UI design, videography, and copy.
W26_Workshop | Ceramic Art Tiles
- When 6-9 p.m., Friday, Jan. 30, 2026.
- Cost $65
- Location Flex Studio
- Instructor / Presenter Mandy Messina
- Age Requirements 18+
W26_Workshop | Cozy Incense Holder
- When 6-9 p.m., Friday, Feb, 6, 2026.
- Cost $65
- Location Studio Building | Flex Studio
- Instructor / Presenter Kat Myers
- Age Requirements 18+
W26_Four-Week Class | Oil Painting: Color
- When 6-9 p.m., Mondays, Feb. 9 - March 2, 2026.
- Cost $165
- Location The Studios | Flex Studio
- Instructor / Presenter Chris Brizzard
- Age Requirements 18+
W26_Workshop | Naughty Needlework
- When 6-8:30 p.m., Friday, Feb. 13, 2026.
- Cost $65
- Instructor / Presenter Darci Lenker
- Age Requirements 21+
W26_Workshop | Valentines Date Night on the Wheel
- When 7-9 p.m., Friday, Feb. 13, 2026.
- Cost $140
- Location The Studios | Lynda and Chuck Nelson Wheel Throwing Studio
- Instructor / Presenter Liv Egan
- Age Requirements 21+
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