2024 Press Coverage

Find our most recent news highlights below. You can also see coverage of the numerous programs and exhibitions that took place in 2023. Or check out coverage from 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015 and awards.

Outré West: The American School of Architecture from Oklahoma to California

Architecture and design exhibitions opening this fall that can't be missed
The Architect's Newspaper

A look into OU's contribution to American architecture
The Norman Transcript

The Ok Contemporary Is Going West!
Fox 25

Outré West Exhibit Opens to Enthusiastic Crowds at Oklahoma Contemporary
Oklahoma City Free Press

Outré West exhibit highlights OU's architectural influence
The Journal Record

SHELTER

Home Work: SHELTER opens at Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center
ArtDesk

The Oklahoma Contemporary Has A New Must-See Exhibit Named Shelter
Fox25

SHELTER at Contemporary examines refugee crisis in miniature
Oklahoma City Free Press

Oklahoma Contemporary features new exhibit "SHELTER"
The Journal Record

Edgar Heap of Birds

Getty Awards over $1 Million to Fund Curatorial Innovation
Getty

HOME1947: Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy

Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center Debuts Exhibition Crafted by Award-Winning Artist
News9

Exploring Home1947: Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, a new exhibit at Oklahoma Contemporary
Fox25

Voices Carry
ArtDesk

HOME1947 at Okla Contemporary a heartbreaking portrait of lost homes, histories
Oklahoma City Free Press

HOME1947: Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy exhibition to open at OK Contemporary
Oklahoma City Free Press

OK programs receive funding to "highlight underrepresented stories"
Fox23

Descendants of the Black 1000

From films to art exhibits, here's how you can celebrate Black History Month in Oklahoma
The Oklahoman

Don't miss "Descendants of the Black 1000" at Oklahoma Contemporary
MetroFamily Magazine

Ways to celebrate Black History Month
The Oklahoma 100

ArtNow: The Soul Is a Wanderer

The Wandering Soul of Oklahoma Artists
Hyperallergic

Dans l'Oklahoma, une biennale pour « trouver la réponse dans la poussière »
Le Quotidien de l'Art

Ahead of Critics Choice Awards, Sterlin Harjo talks 'Reservation Dogs' and future projects
The Oklahoman

On the Town: Oklahoma Contemporary honors artist, filmmaker Harjo
The Journal Record

Oklahoma City

An insider's guide to some of Oklahoma's leading cultural attractions
KC Studio

Pride Month

Oklahoma Pride Alliance

Pride Month in OKC kicks off at Okla Contemporary Arts Ctr
Oklahoma City Free Press

Partnerships

Femme Film and Continuum

Sept films boast comedy classics, centennial celebration
Oklahoma City Free Press

The Clara Luper Legacy Committee and With Love OKC

Freedom Fiesta begins Thursday night in OKC
KFOR

Freedom Fiesta to commemorate two of OKC's most notable civil rights anniversaries
The Oklahoman

Freedom Fiesta honors 66 years of OKC's sit-in legacy
The Journal Record

2nd Best Dance Company

RED at OK Contemporary an immersive dance production
Oklahoma City Free Press

'RED'
The Oklahoma 100

Oklahoma City Repertory Theater

"Queens of Sheba" presented in partnership with Oklahoma Contemporary and Under the Radar
KFOR

Behind the scenes of 'Vietgone,' the Vietnamese refugee rom-com road trip rolling into OKC
The Oklahoman

Oklahoma City Repertory presents 'Vietgone': A new American love story
Fox25

Get to Know Oklahoma Contemporary

Oklahoma needs to invest in arts education to improve academic outcomes and well-being
The Oklahoman

Oklahoma needs to invest in arts education to improve academic outcomes and well-being
Yahoo!News

Architecture Behind Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center: Exploring Its Innovative Design
Engineers & Architects of America

2024 Family Favorites
MetroFamily Magazine

Trent Riley Is New Executive Director At Oklahoma Contemporary
OKCFriday

Contemporary sets new director, renewed focus on arts community
Oklahoma City Free Press

Seven Directions: Pablo Barrera
First American Art Magazine

On the Town: Luxe Affair brings high fashion to OKC
The Journal Record

Trent Riley named Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center's executive director
ArtDaily

A Bite at the Museum: Contemporary Cuisine
Oklahoma Today

Education

The Porch Visits Class Meant to Connect Veterans to Art
News 9

Local Museum Shares Their Unique Summer Camp Experiences on the Porch
News 9

Young at Art
ArtDesk

Knit Safe for Work
Luxiere

Local Knitting Sensation Shares Stories Through Intricate Handmade Sweaters
News9

Arts Education for a Better Future
ArtDesk

Amplify: Oklahoma Contemporary celebrates arts educators
EdmondActive

Cultivating Creativity in OKC - Innovative outlets where imaginations can run wild
MetroFamily Magazine