Presented by OG&E
With additional support by Express Employment International and Automobile Alley
Second Saturday
Enjoy an afternoon of artmaking with us! During Second Saturdays, visitors can create a take-home art project inspired by our exhibitions, pop in for a family gallery chat and explore an Art Pack full of engaging activities for all ages. Select Second Saturdays have gone XL! These family-friendly programs are inspired by exhibitions on view and will also showcase visual and performance artists. Second Saturday XLs are held across our campus, activating spaces indoors and out, and include multiple art-making opportunities and experiences. All Second Saturday and Second Saturday XL activities are free and open to the public.
Upcoming XL program
- May 10 | 1-4 p.m. | Second Saturday XL: In the Paint
Come celebrate the grand opening of Edgar Heap of Birds’ basketball court installation Neufs for Oklahoma Autumn with us on May 10! This Second Saturday XL will be packed with local Indigenous artists, demos and interactive art-making. Bring the whole family for a FREE afternoon of creative fun, tasty food and outdoor activities. It’s going to be a ball! Be sure to catch the ceremonial ribbon cutting with the Thunder Girls and Thunder Drummers at 2:30 p.m.
- MAKE take-home art projects led by Indigenous artists and our Teen Arts Council.
- COLLABORATE on a masking tape mural with Kaw Nation artist Savannah Tallbear.
- LISTEN to captivating Native stories performed by Caddo Nation storyteller Kricket Connywerdy.
- PLAY a game of hoops on the brand-new Neufs for Oklahoma Autumn basketball court!
- DANCE to beats spun by Native artist DJ Nymasis.
- CHALK up the fun by adding vibrant colors to a giant chalk mural.
- WATCH live art demonstrations by Indigenous artists such as Shelby Rowe and others.
- EAT delicious treats from Red Bird Concessions.
- LEARN about contemporary art by joining a Family Gallery Chat of the Hock E Aye Vi Edgar Heap of Birds: HONOR SONG exhibition.
- DESIGN a custom button with The Garde that reflects your unique style.
- ENJOY kid-friendly and grown-up-approved menu options from Café Contemporary.
Upcoming programs
- May 10 | 1-4 p.m. | Second Saturday XL: In the Paint
- June 14 | 1-4 p.m. | Second Saturday: Mystery Art Lab
- July 12 | 1-4 p.m. | Second Saturday: Nature Suncatchers
- Sept. 13 | 1-4 p.m. | Second Saturday XL: Oklahoma Comic Arts Festival
