
Founders Day
April 17
4:30 p.m. | Reception
5:30 p.m. | Remarks and awards
A celebration of Oklahoma Contemporary's mission and the people that make it possible.
This year’s deserving honorees are
- Liz Eickman
- Aimee Harlow
- Hock E Aye Vi Edgar Heap of Birds
- Claire Holloway
Oklahoma Contemporary hosts Founders Day annually to recognize the volunteers, artists and educators who make our mission a reality. This year’s Founders Day celebration will be held on Thursday, April 17.
To commemorate this exciting occasion, we hope you will consider donating to Oklahoma Contemporary in honor of one or all our award recipients. Your honorary gift will be matched up to $75,000 in support of Oklahoma Contemporary’s free admission and education programs that ensure the arts are accessible to all in our community.
Reserve your free event ticket or donate in honor of this year's award recipients by clicking on the links below.
2025 honorees
Liz Eickman
Aimee Harlow
Edgar Heap of Birds
Claire Holloway
2024 honorees
Robert and Sody Clements
Rand and Jeanette Elliott
Laura Warriner
Jabee Williams
2023 honorees
Renate and Chuck Wiggin
Hui Cha Poos
Joan Maguire
2022 honorees
Ann Johnstone and James Pickel
Eric Lyons
Councilwoman Nikki Nice
2021 honorees
Annie Bohanon
Angel Little
Dr. Dan Molina