Oklahoma Contemporary

Oklahoma Contemporary A multidisciplinary contemporary arts organization, providing accessible artistic engagement Exhibitions are always free. You are always welcome here.
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Oklahoma Contemporary recently launched a new, central location at NW 11th and Broadway in downtown Oklahoma City. The new centerdramatically increases Oklahoma Contemporary’s capacity for free, internationally relevant exhibitions and programming and increase art access and education for citizens of Oklahoma, students and visitors alike. Developed by and for Oklahomans to present and explore the

key innovations, issues and concerns of the art of our time, Oklahoma Contemporary does so while drawing on the dynamic aesthetic, cultural, historical and political landscape of the state. At its core, the institution is an inclusive space – Oklahoma Contemporary believes that art is for everyone and places accessibility and education at the center of all programming. Oklahoma Contemporary is a regional 501(c)3 nonprofit organization founded in 1989 by businessman and philanthropist Christian Keesee and Kirkpatrick Foundation Director Marilyn Myers.

A full day of dance is coming to Oklahoma Contemporary!Join us for the Oklahoma International Dance Festival on Saturday...
06/23/2026

A full day of dance is coming to Oklahoma Contemporary!

Join us for the Oklahoma International Dance Festival on Saturday, July 25. Start the day with Community Day, featuring free dance classes for young dancers ages 9-14 and an all-ages West African dance class open to the community. Then, return in the evening for the Choreography Showcase, an inspiring performance featuring original works by emerging and established choreographers from Oklahoma and beyond.

Know a young dancer 9-14? Reserve their free spot in class here: okcontemp.org/oidfcommunity
Show your support and purchase showcase tickets here: okcontemp.org/oidfshowcase

Happy Father's Day from Oklahoma Contemporary!Today, we're celebrating all dads, grandfathers, and father figures who in...
06/21/2026

Happy Father's Day from Oklahoma Contemporary!

Today, we're celebrating all dads, grandfathers, and father figures who inspire every day.

06/20/2026

Coming to Oklahoma Contemporary—Tierras Libres: A Communal Celebration of the Land!

Join us Saturday, Aug. 1, to celebrate America's 250th Anniversary with artist Miguel Braceli and the Great Plains Rodeo Association.

From 1-3 p.m., guests are invited to create communal flags using locally grown flora during a Community Flag-Making Workshop. Then from 6-8 p.m., experience a live performance and reception featuring LGBTQ+ cowboys and representatives from communities across Oklahoma as the flags are carried through Oklahoma Contemporary's campus.

Visit okcontemp.org/tierraslibres to learn more!

Happy Juneteenth!Join Oklahoma Contemporary at on Saturday, June 20, from 11 a.m.–4 p.m. at Lincoln Park. Stop by our t...
06/19/2026

Happy Juneteenth!

Join Oklahoma Contemporary at on Saturday, June 20, from 11 a.m.–4 p.m. at Lincoln Park. Stop by our table for a fun fan-making art activity, enjoy a few outdoor yard games and connect with our team to learn more about upcoming exhibitions, classes, and community programs.

As an arts organization, we remain committed to creating space for diverse voices, stories, and creative expression!

06/18/2026

Take a look into the visual development process for Chad Mount: Frequency and Perspective with a behind-the-scenes studio study grounded in curiosity of light, rhythm, and pattern.

Opening June 25 in the Mary LeFlore Clements Oklahoma Gallery.
Learn more: okcontemp.org/chadmount

Your new midweek ritual just got a whole lot better! Quincy Bakery & Café is now open Wednesday–Saturday from 8 a.m. to ...
06/17/2026

Your new midweek ritual just got a whole lot better!

Quincy Bakery & Café is now open Wednesday–Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Coffee, pastries, and elevated pairings—right here at Oklahoma Contemporary.

06/16/2026

Looking for your next creative project? ✨

The Halo Build Kit by local artist Steven Schmidt includes everything you need to create your own glowing work of art inspired by Schmidt's iconic Halo series. Perfect for makers, artists, and curious creatives of all ages. Inspired by the artist's innovative relief works that use light to create a luminous "halo" effect.

Find yours at Shop Contemporary in-store or online.

06/16/2026

Anthony McCall reflects on Landscape for Fire (1972), an early work that helped shape his exploration of light, space, and perception. Decades later, those ideas continue to resonate in Solid Light, now on view at Oklahoma Contemporary.

Experience the North American debut of Anthony McCall: Solid Light in collaboration with Tate, UK, and step inside the artist's immersive installations that transform light into something tangible. Learn more and plan your visit at okcontemp.org/solidlight.

Father's Day is this weekend! Find something thoughtful, creative, and one-of-a-kind at Shop Contemporary.From artist-de...
06/14/2026

Father's Day is this weekend! Find something thoughtful, creative, and one-of-a-kind at Shop Contemporary.

From artist-designed goods and books to ceramic mugs, puzzles, and everyday essentials, there's something special for your loved one!

Visit in store or shopcontemporary.com to find your Father's Day gift!

A look inside the process.These drawings, shared by Chad Mount, offer a glimpse into Frequency and Perspective—where geo...
06/11/2026

A look inside the process.

These drawings, shared by Chad Mount, offer a glimpse into Frequency and Perspective—where geometry becomes a way of seeing.

Rooted in meditation and observation, these studies explore repeating forms and shifting perception. What emerges is not imagined, but noticed.

Frequency and Perspective opens June 25 in the Mary LeFlore Clements Oklahoma Gallery.
Learn more: okcontemp.org/chadmount

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11 NW 11th
Oklahoma City, OK
73106

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 6pm
Wednesday 11am - 6pm
Thursday 11am - 6pm
Friday 11am - 6pm
Saturday 11am - 6pm
Sunday 11am - 6pm

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+14059510000

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