Join us from 12-3 p.m. on the second Saturday of each month for free, limited, socially distanced, outdoor community and family-focused day of art talks, hands-on art making, performances and gallery adventures for visitors of all ages. Visitors can design their experience based on their schedule and the activities that interest them most.
- Spotlight Talks – 15-minute talks for visitors of all ages in the gallery
- Drop-In Studio – Hands-on art making for all ages
- Storytime – Stories read by special guests and educators inspired by the art on view
- Pop-up performances and other surprises
Second Saturday: Print Frenzy
Saturday, March 13 | 12-3 p.m.
Free tickets required | Reserve here
Get creative and get reconnected this March! In celebration of Ed Ruscha: OKLA, this Second Saturday will explore the fun and funky side of printmaking. Programs will include artist demos by design cookie artist Kaleo Maclay and experimental printmaker Virginia Sitzes, who will be printmaking on food items like tortillas and bread with chocolate and mustard! The day will also feature collaborative activities and printmaking projects -- including an art project inspired by Ruscha’s Chocolate Room. We hope you’ll join us for an afternoon of sweet surprises and contemporary creativity!
We encourage visitors and families to bring a blanket, wear your masks and enjoy the performances on our North Lawn and throughout the arts campus. Make sure to come hungry because Café Contemporary will be offering tasty seasonal treats, drinks, and boxed lunches for purchase.
Timed tickets required to attend this event. Reserve your tickets here.
Please note, safety and health procedures will be in place to ensure a safe and fun event for everyone involved. Event is weather permitting. Read more about our COVID protocols here.
Second Saturday: Celebrate Poetry
Saturday, April 10 | 12-3 p.m.
In celebration of National Poetry Month, April’s Second Saturday will recognize poets and their importance in contemporary art, including the large-scale sculpture on our North Lawn, The Stars Pulled Down for Real by Robert Montgomery. Join us for DJing, signing and poetry performances by local group Poetry and Chill, as well as, word-inspired art projects and activities. Encourage your kiddo to share a poem they’ve written or one we provide at the “Kids Open Mic”.
We encourage visitors and families to bring a blanket, wear your masks and enjoy the performances on our North Lawn and throughout the arts campus. Make sure to come hungry because Café Contemporary will be offering tasty seasonal treats, drinks, and boxed lunches for purchase.
Timed tickets required to attend this event. Tickets will be available 2 weeks in advance of event.
Please note, safety and health procedures will be in place to ensure a safe and fun event for everyone involved. Event is weather permitting. Read more about our COVID protocols here.
