Sep 16 Wednesday
Explore a monumental outdoor installation by Oklahoma City–based artists Denise Duong and Gabriel Friedman that transforms Campbell Art Park into a site of story, symbolism, and discovery. Conceived as a constellation of six sculptural forms, including a head, a hand, and four birdlike spheres, the work invites viewers to enter a world where order and chaos intertwine.
Sep 17 Thursday
Organized to commemorate the 65th anniversary of the Museo de Arte de Ponce in Puerto Rico, "The Sense of Beauty: Six Centuries of Painting from Museo de Arte de Ponce" presents a selection of sixty paintings by European, Puerto Rican, and North American artists that reflect the scope and diversity of the museum’s collection. The exhibition is organized into five sections based on themes that have been popular in the history of art: scenes of daily life, landscapes, religion, portraiture, and the concept of beauty. This juxtaposition of masterpieces from the sixteenth through the twenty-first century fosters a visual and thematic dialogue, establishing unexpected connections between works that correspond to different historical and geographical contexts.
"The Sense of Beauty" will showcase masterworks by prominent European and North American artists, including religious paintings by Lucas Cranach the Elder, Peter Paul Rubens, and Anthony van Dyck; portraits by Joshua Reynolds, Élisabeth Louise Vigée LeBrun, and Francisco de Goya; landscapes by Frederic Edwin Church, William Merritt Chase, and Gustave Courbet; and genre scenes by William-Adolphe Bouguereau, James Tissot, and John Singer Sargent. The Museo de Arte de Ponce is also renowned for having one of the most significant collections of Victorian art outside of the United Kingdom. Their iconic painting "Flaming June" by Frederic Leighton will be featured along with works by Dante Gabriel Rossetti and John Everett Millais. Additionally, the exhibition will highlight the rich heritage of Puerto Rican art, from José Campeche’s religious images of the late eighteenth century to the work of contemporary artists such as Francisco Rodón, Myrna Báez, and Waldemar Morales Lugo.
"The Sense of Beauty: Six Centuries of Painting from Museo de Arte de Ponce" has been organized by the Museo de Arte de Ponce in collaboration with the Oklahoma City Museum of Art.
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Image Credit:
Frederic, Lord Leighton (England, 1830-1896), "Flaming June," 1895, oil on canvas, 46 7/8 x 46 7/8 in. (119.1 x 119.1 cm), Museo de Arte de Ponce. The Luis A. Ferré Foundation, Inc.
Sep 18 Friday
Sep 19 Saturday
📷 Calling all photographers and photography hobbyists! 📷If you enjoy taking pictures, no matter what kind of camera you're using or what your experience level is, we invite you to join this meetup! A media professional will be offering guidance on capturing plant and pollinator portraits and we will go over some quick tips on using iNaturalist. After this, we will explore the area to take pictures of plants, pollinators and other interesting discoveries at the park. We invite you to upload your photos to iNaturalist so they can be included in this year's Parks for Pollinators BioBlitz!Registration is free, and children must be accompanied by an adult.
Join the Oklahoma City Museum of Art for the revival of our signature conversation-based gallery program, where a single work of art becomes the focal point for thoughtful dialogue, unexpected perspectives, and shared discovery.
$5 Members | $20 Non-MembersNot a member? Join today at okcmoa.com/membership.
Returning to the Oklahoma City Museum of Art, One Work, Many Voices invites visitors to experience a single work of art through the perspectives of guest speakers from our community. Rather than a traditional lecture, this conversation-based gallery program encourages curiosity, thoughtful discussion, and audience participation, reminding us that every viewer brings something meaningful to the experience.
This session explores "I Refuse to be Invisible" by Njideka Akunyili Crosby, on loan from Art Bridges. Joining the discussion are Suzanne Thomas, artist and Rose State College professor, and Tahnee Jones, chef and owner of Naija Wife Kitchen and a 2025 James Beard Award Best Chef: Southwest Semifinalist. Together, they’ll examine themes of identity, culture, memory, belonging, and visual storytelling while inviting guests to share their own observations and experiences. As new perspectives emerge, the artwork becomes a starting point for deeper understanding—not only of the work itself, but of one another.
Following the gallery discussion, guests are invited to enjoy a tasting of Nigerian cuisine prepared by Tahnee Jones. Extending the experience beyond the gallery, the tasting offers another way to connect with the cultural influences reflected in Crosby’s work through food, conversation, and community.
Sep 20 Sunday