Oklahoma Center for the Humanities

Save the date(s) and celebrate the power of Indigenous storytelling at OCH! 📚✨

Join us for a series of events featuring Indigenous writers and artists as they explore Indigenous futurisms, horror, drama, and children's literature. From book launches and author talks to panel discussions and exhibition openings, there’s something for everyone. We're also excited to partner with our friends at Magic City Books on several of these programs!

Plus: Do you need more Indigenous creativity in your life? If your answer is yes, then snag and pre-order these featured titles and join OCH’s "Anti-social Social Book Club"! Discussions take place online, but you'll also have the opportunity to meet many of these authors at our upcoming events in Tulsa. Follow to join the conversation and shop these titles at your favorite local bookstore like Magic City Books.

Read about our talented The University of Tulsa students as they research, curate, and bring the remarkable work of Tulsa artist Patricia Hollingsworth to 101 Archer. We can't wait to debut this student-driven exhibition in March 2027. Stay tuned! 🎨

UTulsa student research project showcases lifetime of work by local artist Digging deep into the works of a Tulsa artist and longtime educator this summer, three University of Tulsa students discovered a treasure trove of

🚨 Tomorrow! Don’t miss your LAST CHANCE to experience our two current exhibits, "Finding Oklahoma" and "Unexpected Company," during the First Friday Art Crawl from 6–9pm.

Please note that our galleries will be closed from 12–5pm on both Friday, July 3, and Saturday, July 4, so be sure to take advantage of tomorrow night's Art Crawl to see these exhibits before they're gone.

Plus, enjoy live music throughout the evening by Kelli Lynn and the Skillet Lickers. Admission is always free.

Friday, July 3rd at 101 Archer from 6-9pm. We hope to see you there!

Upcoming Holiday Closure!

The galleries at 101 Archer will be closed to the public this Thursday through Saturday ahead of the Memorial Day holiday weekend.

We will be open today, Wednesday, May 20, from 12–5 PM. Stop by this afternoon to view our two incredible exhibits before the long weekend begins!

Calling all public fellows!

For the 2026–27 academic year, the Oklahoma Center for the Humanities will explore the theme of “wonder” through our seminar, as well as through gallery exhibitions and related events at 101 Archer. This seminar will amplify the voices and work of thinkers, artists, and scientists from the greater Tulsa area and beyond.

We’re seeking public fellows in the arts, humanities, and social sciences who are excited to engage with this year's topic.

Does this sound like you or someone you know? Apply to become a public fellow today!

For application details and instructions, please click here: https://humanities.utulsa.edu/call-for-public-fellows-wonder-2026-27/

Don't forget! Levi Thompson will be giving an interesting talk TODAY exploring the reception of T.S. Eliot in Arabic poetry and the function of modernist myth with Arabic and Persian poetry. His talk is free and open to the public!

3:00pm at 101 E. Archer Street