CALENDAR OF EVENTS & PERFORMANCES AND COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS • MAY 2022 Due to positive tests for the coronavirus across the area and the constant changes still taking place as of our press deadline, please confirm the events and services listed in this calendar are still in place before making your plans to attend or participate. It’s especially important to ensure the safety of your family, loved ones and yourself by practicing safe COVID-19 recommendations.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT THE YELLOW ROSE THEATER 1005 SW 4th Street – 405-793-7779 The Lightmaster – Through May 21st – Who is Walter Winstriker? Is he a famous pirate? A famous marshal from the Old West? A legendary film star from the Golden Age of Cinema? A world-class explorer? A famous Civil War general? What will Nellie have to say about the whole thing? And will the mayor pull of some evil plan? For answers, come see “The Lightmaster to find out. Call now to make your reservations: 405-793-7779. FRED JONES JR. MUSEUM OF ART 555 Elm Avenue, Norman, OK 405-325-3272 The University of Oklahoma’s Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art is one of the finest university art museums in the United States. Strengths of the more than 20,000 object permanent collection (including the approx. 3,300-object Eugene B. Adkins Collection and the more than 4,500-object James T. Bialac Native American Art Collection) are the Weitzenhoffer Collection of French Impressionism, 20th century American painting and sculpture, traditional and contemporary Native American art, art of the Southwest, ceramics, photography, contemporary art, Asian art and graphics from the 16th century to the present. Temporary exhibitions are mounted throughout the year that explore the art of various periods and cultures.
EXHIBITIONS Ascendant Webinar Through August 14 The decades following World War II were rife with change on a global scale, no less so for Native American artists at the University of Oklahoma. For this exhibition we consider the Native art students enrolled at OU from 1946-1954 as the “second generation” of Native artists in the legacy of the University, following in the footsteps of the Kiowa Six. These students came to OU at a time of political, social, and personal transformation. Amid such pressures as the Indian Termination Act, relocation programs, the rise of student civil-rights movements, and eventually the Red Power movement (which has roots at OU), this generation of Native artists made strides toward self-determination. Artists turned to ancestral philosophies of art-making to represent their identity, celebrate heritage, and assert individual artistic agency. During this period Native art was becoming increasingly accepted as “fine art.” Institutions like the Philbrook Indian Annual and various schools and art markets were developing toward Indian self-expression and identification—in part because of the influence of the artists who were trained at OU during the postwar decades. This generation of artists is notable as teachers and leaders, whose resounding influence on the vast field of Native American art is felt to this day. The exhibition explores the context in which this remarkable group of students came to OU, presents their development as artists, and demonstrates their legacy. Curators for the exhibition include instructor Dr. Alicia Harris and student curators Meagan Anderson, Danielle Fixico, Chris Tallbear, Olivia von Gries, and Nathan Young. This exhibition was made possible with generous support from the Mellon Foundation.
Resistance, Memory, and Play Through July 3 Since 2005, the Jerome M. Westheimer Sr. and Wanda Otey Westheimer Distinguished Visiting Artist program has provided the Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art the opportunity to exhibit work by significant contemporary artists. New media artist Joseph DeLappe is the eighth participant in this esteemed program. Resistance, Memory, and Play highlights the work of DeLappe, who has been working with electronic and new media since 1983. He has exhibited his artwork, which includes online gaming performances and sculpture, in Australia, the United Kingdom, China, Germany, Spain, Belgium, the Netherlands, Mexico, Italy, Peru, Sweden, and Canada. A recipient of the 2017 Guggenheim Fellowship, DeLappe’s work examines relationships between art, technology, and social issues. Through multimedia, including video games, paintings, and sculpture, he confronts audiences with his perspective on relevant current issues. Resistance, Memory, and Play: The Work of Joseph DeLappe opens to the public Thursday, April 28 at 6 p.m. with an opening talk about the exhibit with DeLappe. The exhibition will be on display at the Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art through July 3, 2022.
Friday, May 20 at 9:30 am, our guest will be Courtney Hofman, assistant professor of Anthropology at OU, whose research interests include human-wildlife interactions. She will share her perspective on artworks in the museum’s collection that feature canine companions. Dogs (and other pets) are welcome in the Zoom audience for this program. Also, we’ll have a special announcement about an exciting new partnership with a local coffee company! OCCC VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 7777 S. May Avenue, OKC – 405682-7579. OYP – Festival Strings, Chamber Orchestra, Oklahoma Youth Philharmonic Sunday, May 1 at 3:00 p.m. Oklahoma Youth Orchestras presents our 2022 Spring Concert on Sunday, May 1 at 3:00 PM. Please join the Festival Strings, Chamber Orchestra and Oklahoma Youth Philharmonic at Oklahoma City Community College's Visual and Performing Arts Center for an afternoon of amazing music making by OKYO's outstanding students. $7.00 adults; $5.00 for youth / students, seniors (65+) and active-duty military. A special $20 Family Pack is available for families of four to eight and can be purchased by contacting the OCCC Box Office by phone at: 405-6827579. Limit one family pack per household, per performance. All seating General Admission. Additional handling charges will apply to all ticket purchases. No refunds, cancellations or exchanges. For more information call 405-6827579 or purchase tickets at occc. universitytickets.com
EVENTS Coffee with the Collection May 20 at 9:30 a.m. Grab your favorite cup of coffee and start your morning off right with a delightful look at artwork from the Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art. These virtual discussions feature a favorite object from the collection presented by a curator, OU faculty member, or other art professional. With a mix of works currently on OYW – Festival Winds, Oklahoma view or from the vaults as well as Youth Winds recent acquisitions, you won't want Sunday, May 1 at 7:00 p.m. to miss these candid conversations. MAY 2022 | MOORE MONTHLY | 45
