The American Banjo Museum in Oklahoma City’s Bricktown district has named Lucas Ross its new executive director, effective Nov. 1, following the retirement of Johnny Baier after 22 years of leadership. Baier, who helped shape the museum’s mission of preserving and celebrating the banjo’s history, plans to return to performing as a musician and entertainer. […]
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The Old New Style
The Chrysler Museum of Art’s collection explores a movement that challenged tradition through organic forms, intricate craftsmanship and a celebration of nature. The Triumph of Nature: Art Nouveau from the Chrysler Museum of Art will be on view at the Oklahoma City Museum of Art from Oct. 31 to Jan. 24, 2027. The traveling exhibition […]
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November Visual Arts Overview
Dots from the Desert Fifty years ago, in a tiny desert town in the middle of nowhere, Australia, a core group of Aboriginal artists from various tribes collectively began painting with acrylic paints on board. They had been removed to the impoverished settlement by the government—sound familiar? Painting became a way to express their sovereignty, […]
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Paseo FEAST brings five artist finalists to The Ritz Oct. 13
Five Oklahoma artists and arts groups have been selected as finalists for this year’s Paseo FEAST, an annual community-funded program supporting emerging creative projects. FEAST – Funding Emerging Artists Through Sustainable Tactics – is presented by the Paseo Arts Association and gives finalists the chance to pitch their ideas before a live audience. After hearing […]
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Carpenter Square Theatre Takes on Tracy Letts’ ‘The Minutes’
Carpenter Square Theatre presents The Minutes by Oklahoma native and Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Tracy Letts, Oct. 16-Nov. 1. Set during a stormy city council meeting in the fictional town of Big Cherry, the dark comedy explores local politics, power and the stories communities tell about themselves. The play was nominated for the 2022 Tony Award […]
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Fiestas de las Américas Returns for 21st Year in Historic Capitol Hill
Calle Dos Cinco will celebrate the 21st anniversary of Fiestas de las Américas Saturday, Oct. 3, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Plaza Calle Dos Cinco, SW 25th Street and Harvey Avenue. Presented by Bank of America and Visit OKC, the annual Hispanic Heritage Month celebration brings music, dance, food, art and family activities […]
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I Am Curious (Yellow)
David Salle has done us a fine favor. The accomplished postmodern painter, author and curator, who hails from Norman, has delivered an absolute knockout of super fresh painting at Oklahoma Contemporary. In 32 curated works, Salle taps deep into his network of world-class artist peers, gallerists and collectors to manifest a lusty vision for the […]
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Visual Arts Overview
On the Road of Dreams Artist Jeremy Fish’s reverse trek along Route 66 is bringing him to OKC. Jeremy Fish got the memo: A certain ribbon of asphalt was gonna be celebrating a big centennial this year. Route 66, no less, that Chicago-to-L.A. icon of American car culture and highway to West Coast cool. Who […]
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The Village Arts Festival returns for second year Oct. 3-4
The Village Arts Festival returns for its second year Oct. 3-4, bringing more than 60 regional artists, live music, food trucks and children’s activities to The Village Civic Plaza. The free festival runs from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. both days at 2304 Manchester Drive in The Village. Organized by The Village Arts Association, the […]
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1515 Lincoln Gallery Presents Otto Neumann: Modern Artist
1515 Lincoln Gallery will present Otto Neumann: Modern Artist, an exhibition featuring 19 remarkable mid-century works on paper by acclaimed German artist Otto Neumann. Opening Oct. 1 and continuing through Nov. 28, 2026, the exhibition marks the first presentation of Neumann’s work in Oklahoma. Curated by Sean Ferneau, Director of the Otto Neumann Collection, the […]