Oklahoma Contemporary

09/13/2026

Slow down, look closer, and let yourself experiment.

Join Rae Stone, Oklahoma Contemporary's Manager of Tours and School Programs, for Painting to Slooooooow Down, a beginner-friendly Studio School class all about exploring painting without the pressure of perfection.

Through Painting exercises and private visits to Oklahoma Contemporary's galleries, you'll practice observing, experimenting and building confidence with the creative process.

Painting to Slooooooow Down
Mondays, Sept. 28-Nov. 16 | 6-8 p.m.

Learn more and reserve your spot at okcontemp.org/studioschool.

09/12/2026

This fall we are thrilled to introduce a Teen Ceramics class at Studio School! 🎉

Over six weeks, ages 13–16 will learn to throw bowls on the wheel, experiment with glazing and surface techniques, and build their ceramics skills in Studio School.

Over six weeks, ages 13–16 will learn to throw bowls on the wheel, experiment with glazing and surface techniques, and build their ceramics skills in Studio School.

Teen Ceramics | Ages 13–16
Fridays, Sept. 25–Oct. 30
5:30–7:30 p.m.

Registration includes a bag of clay, use of ceramic tools and Open Studio time so students can keep creating outside of class.

Spots are limited! Sign up at okcontemp.org/teenceramics.

09/12/2026

Don't be an American Idiot — Nimrods is coming to Oklahoma Contemporary!

Join us Saturday, Oct. 10, for a free screening of Nimrods, a coming-of-age comedy following three best friends and bandmates on a cross-country road trip to Los Angeles for the opportunity of a lifetime: opening for Green Day on New Year's Eve.

Rock out with a hair-coloring station, artmaking inspired by the legendary puppet Gravy and more before sticking around for a post-screening panel featuring Kylr Coffman (actor), Toni Marlow (makeup department head/designer), and Justin Parks (stunt coordinator), moderated by Kaylene Snarsky.

Learn more and reserve your FREE ticket at okcontemp.org/nimrods. Come celebrate local film, music, and community with us!

09/12/2026

One last look.

After nearly 10 months in our Sculpture Garden, the scheduled presentation of Joel Shapiro’s Untitled comes to a close Sept. 15.

As a non-collecting arts center, the works on view at Oklahoma Contemporary are always changing, giving us the opportunity to bring new artists and ideas to Oklahoma City. But that also means saying goodbye to works that, for a time, become part of this place.

Shapiro, who passed away last year at age 83, was one of the most influential sculptors of his generation, transforming simple geometric forms into works that seem to balance, move, and gesture through space.

Come take one last look before Untitled is deinstalled on Sept. 15. As always, admission to Oklahoma Contemporary — inside and out — is free.

09/09/2026

Calling all ceramic artists! Oklahoma Contemporary’s annual Ceramics Sale is right around the corner, and we’re looking for artists to be part of this year’s sale.

Showcase your work alongside nationally recognized and emerging Oklahoma artists while connecting your ceramics with shoppers looking for unique, handcrafted pieces.
Applications are open now through Sunday, Sept. 20.

Learn more and apply today at okcontemp.org/ceramicsale.
📸: Erin Harris, Marissa Childers

09/09/2026

Join us this Saturday for the Oklahoma Comic Arts Festival at Oklahoma Contemporary!

Spend the day exploring panels and workshops, meeting local and national comic artists and industry professionals, grabbing a bite from food trucks and connecting with fellow fans and creators. Plus, keep an eye out for special appearances from the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and a few other familiar faces throughout the day.

Saturday, Sept. 12 | 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Oklahoma Contemporary
Free and open to the public

Visit okcontemp.org/ocaf to learn more!

09/07/2026

Celebrating our staff and the many people whose creativity, dedication and support make what we do possible.
Happy Labor Day!

09/06/2026

Meet Sydnie Banks, one of the featured designers bringing her vision to Luxe Affair: Psychedelic Elegance.

Known for creating luxuriant sculptural, hand-stitched handbags, Sydnie is bringing her own point of view to this year's theme. Step behind the scenes of her studio and process as she prepares for Oklahoma City's largest fashion event of the year!

Luxe Affair: Psychedelic Elegance
Thursday, September 24 | 7-10 p.m.
Oklahoma Contemporary

Come see all of the amazing pieces featured at Luxe Affair: Psychedelic Elegance by some of Oklahoma's talented designers. Learn more and grab your tickets today at okcontemp.org/luxeaffair.

09/05/2026

NEW this fall: Teen Ceramics!
Give your teen a Friday night that gets their hands dirty — in the best way. 🎉

Over six weeks, ages 13–16 will learn to throw bowls on the wheel, experiment with glazing and surface techniques, and build their ceramics skills in Studio School.

Teen Ceramics | Ages 13–16
Fridays, Sept. 25–Oct. 30
5:30–7:30 p.m.

Registration includes a bag of clay, use of ceramic tools and Open Studio time so students can keep creating outside of class.
Spots are limited! Sign up at

Are you 13-16 and want to learn to use the potter's wheel? In 6 weeks, you'll learn how to throw a bowl (like, on the wheel, not picking up any bowl and chucking it against the wall) and how to glaze and apply surface techniques. The cost of the class includes one bag of clay. All other ceramic tool...

09/03/2026

The Oklahoma Comic Arts Festival returns to Oklahoma Contemporary for its second year on Saturday, Sept. 12, from 10 a.m.-6 p.m.! 💥

Spend the day exploring panels and workshops, meeting local and national comic artists and industry professionals, grabbing a bite from food trucks and connecting with fellow fans and creators. Plus, keep an eye out for special appearances from the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and a few other familiar faces throughout the day.

Saturday, Sept. 12 | 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Oklahoma Contemporary
Free and open to the public

Visit okcontemp.org/ocaf to learn more!