Founders Day
March 22
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.
Oklahoma Contemporary traditionally hosts Founders Day each year on March 10 to recognize the volunteers, artists and educators who
make our mission a reality. This
date commemorates the first event held at Oklahoma Contemporary’s new downtown
location as well as the birthday of Eleanor Kirkpatrick, our founder
and chairman Christian Keesee’s grandmother
and namesake of our main gallery.
This year’s Founders Day celebration will be held on Friday, March 22. Reserve your free ticket or donate in honor of this year's award recipients by clicking on the links below.
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