Oklahoma Contemporary

Elisa Harkins, Wampum / ᎠᏕᎳ ᏗᎦᎫᏗ

A person in Indigenous clothing performs in a black box theater with lyrics on a screen behind them

Upcoming Programs

Kids work on a masking tape mural

May 10 | 1-4 p.m.
Neufs for Oklahoma Autumn Opening Celebration and Second Saturday XL

Join Oklahoma Contemporary for a very special Second Saturday XL as we celebrate the family-friendly opening of Hock E Aye Vi Edgar Heap of Birds' Neufs for Oklahoma Autumn! Be among the first to view (and play on!) this hand-painted basketball court, enjoy art-making projects led by Indigenous artists, dance to beats by DJ Nymasis and savor tasty treats from Red Bird Concessions.


A damaged mannequin face with Morse code and part of a U.S. flag laid over it

May 19 | 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Ditty Bops: Connecting the Dots

Reserve free tickets here | Walk-ins welcome

Join SPARK! Creative Lab for Ditty Bops: Connecting the Dots veterans' creative workshop, offering a unique and meaningful opportunity for veterans to explore their personal experiences through the arts in a supportive, creative environment. Using Morse code as both a literal and metaphorical tool for expression, this free, two-hour workshop bridges the gap between the unspoken and the heard, allowing participants to transform memories and emotions into powerful artistic works. Led by experienced artists and facilitators, the workshop is open to veterans from all service branches and eras.


June 5 | 9-11 p.m.
Pit Stop on the Courts with Hide and Go Bike

Join Oklahoma's largest weekly social cycling group, Hide and Go Bike, as they gather after their Thursday night ride for a special evening on Edgar Heap of Birds’ Neufs for Oklahoma Autumn hand-painted basketball courts in Campbell Art Park. Enjoy great company, outdoor art and beverages from our cash bar, provided by Café Contemporary.


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June 11-15
deadCenter Film Festival

View full schedule and buy passes here

Oklahoma Contemporary is proud to serve as a hub for the 25th annual deadCenter Film Festival! As Oklahoma’s largest and only Oscar-qualifying film festival, deadCenter is the best place to see exciting new shorts, insightful documentaries, hilarious comedies, hair-raising thrillers and the very best independent films from around the world and all over Oklahoma. This year's line-up includes a special oral history film featuring on-view artist Hock E Aye Vi Edgar Heap of Birds.


For box office support, email boxoffice@okcontemp.org or call 405 951 0000 during business hours.


Images:

Elisa Harkins performs Wampum / ᎠᏕᎳ ᏗᎦᎫᏗ in Te Ata Theater.

Promotional image for Ditty Bops: Connecting the Dots. Provided by SPARK! Creative Lab.

Hours

Monday 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Closed Tuesday

Wednesday 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Thursday 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Friday - Sunday 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.

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Location

Visit us at 11 NW 11th St.
Oklahoma City, OK 73103
Phone: 405 951 0000
Fax: 405 459 0551
info@okcontemp.org

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Oklahoma Contemporary
P.O. Box 3062
Oklahoma City, OK 73101

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