Gilcrease Magazine – Summer 2018 by The University of Tulsa

GILCREASE MAGAZINE SUMMER 2018

T.C. Cannon: At the Edge of America July 14-Oct. 7, 2018

In this Issue

4 A Decade of Success

Celebrate milestones of the last 10 years and look ahead to the future of Gilcrease.

8 T.C. Cannon: At the Edge of America

Expand your view of American identity through T.C. Cannonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s vibrant artwork, poetry and music.

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12 Blake Little:

Photographs from the Gay Rodeo Classic black-and-white photographs capture life on the national gay rodeo circuit in this new exhibition.

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14 In the Know

Catch up on the latest museum news and events.

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15 Shop. Explore. Dine. 16 Summer at Gilcrease Enhance your Gilcrease experience with our store, restaurant and gardens.

With weekly, monthly and special programming available, spend your summer at the museum.

Join us for Gilcrease After Hours Enjoy cocktails, music and exhibition-inspired activities on the last Friday of the month from 7-9 p.m. Free admission. July 27 August 31 September 28

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DIRECTOR’S REPORT

Find Yourself at Gilcrease Ten years ago, Kathy Taylor, then mayor of the City of Tulsa, Steadman Upham, former president of The University of Tulsa, and Dale McNamara, then-chair of the Gilcrease Board of Trustees, entered into a historic agreement making TU the managing partner of the Gilcrease Collection on behalf of the City of Tulsa. On July 1, 2018, we will commemorate this important public-private partnership that inspired private management of other city assets including the Tulsa Zoo. In the initial agreement, the life of the TU-Gilcrease management was 10 years, ending June 30, 2018. In 2014, Mayor Dewey Bartlett along with President Upham opted to extend this agreement to 2028. Later that same year, then-Councilor G.T. Bynum encouraged TU leadership and members of the Gilcrease National Advisory Board to make a proposal for the 2016 Vision vote that would include a “significant commitment” for Tulsa’s most valuable asset, Gilcrease Museum. As the city went through a lengthy public process to finalize its list of Vision projects, Councilor Bynum’s leadership along with fellow councilors was instrumental in the successful inclusion of Gilcrease Museum in the city-wide Vision package. Today, with the support of TU President Gerard Clancy, Gilcrease is preparing for a re-imagined future that will ensure the partnership will continue to thrive. Through the help of Gallagher & Associates, an internationally recognized museum planning and design firm, we are beginning to write a much-needed interpretive plan for Gilcrease in order to lay a solid framework for the fulfillment of The Gilcrease Vision. All thanks to past leaders whose vision created this partnership and to Mayor G.T. Bynum and President Clancy whose shared vision and leadership will support this extraordinary partnership in its second decade. In celebration of the anniversary, we are excited to offer free admission every Sunday in July.

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Susan Neal Executive Director of Gilcrease Museum and Helmerich Center for American Research Vice President for Public Affairs, The University of Tulsa

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A Message from Mayor G.T. Bynum In July, the City of Tulsa will turn a milestone page in celebrating a decade-long partnership with The University of Tulsa. TU has faithfully served as the steward of the museum and its incomparable collections. The university has dedicated its efforts toward streamlining museum operations and leveraging its nationally recognized academic expertise in western American history, art history, anthropology and archaeology. As mayor of Tulsa, I greatly appreciate our partnership with TU and am thankful for its amazing oversight of this treasured museum. Work throughout the years has made Gilcrease a desired destination for art lovers around the country. Upholding this priceless Tulsa treasure has also been a labor of love shared by many Tulsans. I want to thank each and every one of you for your contributions of time, funds and counsel to support this remarkable museum and help make Tulsa a world-class city. As we look ahead, future enhancements of the facility will re-envision and enhance the visitors’ experience at the museum, compelling Tulsans and visitors alike to return, time after time to discover all of the art works and wonders on display. I am pleased that the Gilcrease Museum is in such excellent hands. I look forward to many more years of superb oversight by TU as it continues to preserve and advance one of Tulsa’s most precious crown jewels. Best regards,

G.T. Bynum, Mayor City of Tulsa

GILCREASE MUSEUM NATIONAL ADVISORY BOARD Hans Helmerich, Chair Marc C. Maun, Vice-Chair Carol M. Adelson • Teresa B. Adwan • James F. Arens II • Alan S. Armstrong • Joan B. Atkinson • Max N. Berry • James E. Bertelsmeyer Robert S. Boswell • Douglas A. Campbell • George S. Dotson • Frederick F. Drummond • Donna M. Dutton • Cynthia Stephenson Field • Randy A. Foutch Gregory Allen Gray • Cheryl Groenendyke • Elizabeth Griot Hagans • William P. Healey • Susan B. Jackson • Kristen Kenneally • David M. Leuschen Graydon D. Luthey, Jr. • Marcia MacLeod • Marcia V. Mayo • Charles O. Meyers, Jr. • Thomas Minckler • Richard E. Muncrief • Mia Oven • Wilson Pipestem John D. Porter • J. Terrell Siegfried • Cameron O. Smith • John R. Stuart • Christy Vezolles • Gilbert D. Waldman • Randi Stuart Wightman • Maxine Zarrow

A Decade of Success Ten years ago, The University of Tulsa and the City of Tulsa entered into a historic partnership to preserve and enhance Tulsaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s greatest treasureâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Gilcrease Museum. A decade later, the outcomes of the partnership highlight the many successes that have been achieved and the opportunities on the horizon. As we celebrate the 10th anniversary this July, we pause to take a look back at the milestones along the way. 1. Historic Partnership Created On July 1, 2008, Tulsa Mayor Kathy Taylor, TU President Steadman Upham and Gilcrease Board of Trustees Chair Dale McNamara entered into an agreement making The University of Tulsa the managing

partner of Gilcrease Museum on behalf of the City of Tulsa. During the past decade, under the reigns of Mayor Dewey Bartlett, Mayor G.T. Bynum and TU President Gerard Clancy, the partnership has flourished with no signs of slowing.

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2. Duane H. King Hired as Executive Director As the first executive director under the partnership, Duane H. King was instrumental in leading the transition of the museum management from the City of Tulsa to TU. King was

appointed as the executive director of Gilcrease Museum and TU vice president for museum affairs in May 2008 and served until May 2014. He also oversaw construction of the Helmerich Center for American Research and was named as its inaugural executive director in April 2014, where he served until his passing in September of 2017.

costumes and firearms once used in “Miller Brothers’ Real Wild West,” a show featuring cowboys from the famed 101 Ranch in Ponca City, the exhibition kick-started a decade of diverse exhibitions at Gilcrease.

3. 101 Ranch: The Real Wild West

In the fall of 2009, the TU Graduate School, in collaboration with Gilcrease Museum and various academic departments at TU, launched a new graduate program — Master of Arts in Museum Science & Management. The Gilcrease staff and TU faculty collaborated to provide in-depth opportunities to specialize in the curation, care and exhibition of American art, archaeology, ethnology and archives. This graduate program continues to provide not only a new field of study for TU students, but is helping to create the next generation of museum leaders.

4. Museum Science & Management Graduate Program Launches

The partnership began with the 101 Ranch: The Real Wild West exhibition in July 2008 to much excitement and anticipation. Comprising more than 3,700 rare photographs, posters,

5. Helmerich Center for American Research Opens On September 6-7, 2014, the 25,000-square-foot Helmerich Center for American Research opened with

a celebratory weekend attracting more than 4,500 visitors. Housing the Gilcrease Library and Archive, the center includes a digitization lab and conservation lab outfitted with the latest in technologically advanced equipment. With scholars from around the world utilizing the facility, the center has continued to elevate the museum’s reputation allowing Gilcrease to bring the art and history of the Americas to a global audience.

6. Helmerich Center for American Research Hosts Inaugural Symposium On March 27-28, 2015, the Helmerich Center for American Research held its inaugural symposium titled The Gilcrease Archives: Unlocking the History of the Americas. Highlighting the roster of presenting scholars was Fenella France, chief of Preservation Research and Testing Division, Library of Congress. She disclosed in her findings that Silas Deane penned Gilcrease’s copy of the Declaration of Independence. Through the years, five symposia have been hosted, helping garner national attention for the center and its work.

7. James Pepper Henry Named Executive Director On March 30, 2015, Gilcrease named James Pepper Henry executive director of Gilcrease Museum. During his tenure, Pepper Henry helped secure $65 million for the museum’s new vision setting Gilcrease on course for a new future. Additionally, he initiated a more contemporary traveling exhibition schedule to expand the museum’s audiences.

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8. Gilcrease Launches Online Collection Gilcrease launched its online collections database featuring more than 20,000 items from the art, anthropology and archival collections on May 15, 2016. With these advancements, Thomas Moran, Charles M. Russell, the famous Charles Russell Research Collection (Britzman), and archival materials including the John Ross Papers are now accessible to the world with a quick click of the mouse. Today, more than 25,000 items from the collections of art, anthropology, archives and library

materials are digitized and searchable together with a robust software, placing Gilcrease among the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leaders in multidisciplinary institutions bringing its collections online.

9. Bob Dylan Archive Comes to Tulsa On March 2, 2016, TU and the George Kaiser Family Foundation announced they had acquired the Bob Dylan ArchiveSM making headlines around the world. As a result, the archive, containing more than 6,000 manuscripts, handwritten lyrics,

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recordings and other memorabilia, headed to the Helmerich Center for American Research. Further broadening the research opportunities associated with the archive, TU launched its Institute of Bob Dylan Studies, the only university-based center dedicated to a single popular artist, in October 2017.

10. Vision Tulsa Approved In April 2016, Tulsa citizens approved the Vision Tulsa package that included a transformational $65 million capital expansion project for Gilcrease Museum. As a result, the museum

will undergo a major expansion and remodel. Additionally, in conjunction with Vision Tulsa, TU launched The Campaign for Gilcrease, a $50 million endowment campaign for operations of the museum.

11. Susan Neal Named Executive Director With more than 30 years of experience in management, government and community relations, Susan Neal previously served as the museum’s chief operating officer and served two terms as the interim director. Named executive director on

September 14, 2017, Neal is poised to lead Gilcrease through the expansion and will work with staff, TU and city administrations to position Gilcrease for decades of future success.

12. Culture of the Americas Created Created in June 2017, Cultures of the Americas (COTA) is a TU facultydriven initiative that nurtures crossdisciplinary teaching and research by drawing upon existing resources from TU’s Kendall College of Arts and Sciences, as well as materials housed at McFarlin Library Special Collections, the Helmerich Center for American Research and Gilcrease Museum. Designed to enhance internal partnerships between TU, the Helmerich Center for American Research and Gilcrease, while also reaching out to cultural institutions in and around Tulsa, COTA is another innovative program resulting from the partnership.

13. Gilcrease Hires Gallagher & Associates for Interpretive Plan

master plan and feasibility study. As the integral first step of the expansion process, the master plan will provide the vision for the re-imagined Gilcrease and help guide the architecture. Following the approximately six-month process, TU and the city will create a request for proposals for an architect.

14. The University of Tulsa Provides Ongoing Support Utilizing its time, talent and treasure, The University of Tulsa has worked hand-in-hand with Gilcrease to create new opportunities for Tulsa citizens, students and scholars over the last decade. With the expansion on the horizon, TU’s efforts to further strengthen the museum will include community outreach initiatives, new faculty and scholar endeavors, and the completion of The Campaign for Gilcrease to ensure a first-class experience for future generations. With decades of additional milestones to come, TU looks forward to helping create a cultural resource for our city and tourists worldwide. ■

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Exhibition Lectures July 13 “American Truths: T.C. Cannon’s Reckoning, Representation and Renewal” with Karen Kramer, exhibition curator at the Peabody Essex Museum July 15 “T.C. Cannon: Creation of an Artist” with Joyce Cannon Yi 8

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T.C. Cannon: At the Edge of America Gilcrease Museum presents an exhibition celebrating one of the most influential and inventive Native American artists of the 20th century, T.C. Cannon (1946-1978, Caddo/ Kiowa). T.C. Cannon: At the Edge of America, the first major traveling exhibition of Cannon’s work since 1990, explores the dynamic creative range and legacy of an artist whose life was cut short at age 31. Through nearly 90 works, including 30 major paintings, works on paper, poetry and musical recordings, Cannon’s distinctive and affecting worldview shines through in this groundbreaking exhibition organized by the Peabody Essex Museum. Deeply personal yet undeniably political, Cannon’s artwork adeptly channels his cultural heritage, experience as a Vietnam War veteran and the turbulent social and political climate that defined 1960s and ’70s America. Amid ongoing national and global conversations about ethnic identity, social justice, land rights and cultural appropriation, Cannon’s work continues to engage issues that are as relevant now as they were 50 years ago.

Mama and Papa Have the Going Home Shiprock Blues, 1966. Acrylic and oil on canvas. Institute of American Indian Arts, Museum of Contemporary Native Arts, Santa Fe, New Mexico. © 2018 Estate of T. C. Cannon. Photo by Addison Doty.

Cannon’s artworks hold a stunning energy — with vivid colors and defiant figures who refuse to be contained. His large-scale paintings and expressive poems show American history and pop culture through a Native American lens, tackling complex issues with a blend of raw emotion and humor. Throughout his highly productive but short career, Cannon fostered a deep intellectual curiosity about the human experience and developed a signature painting style that favored bold color combinations and mash-ups between Native and non-Native elements. In an innovative approach, Cannon fused visual elements from his Native American worldview with European and American artistic influences, such as Vincent van Gogh, Henri Matisse and Robert Rauschenberg.

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Sights & Sounds For Cannon, music, poetry and visual art were inseparable. T.C. Cannon: At the Edge of America is the first exhibition to unify the artist’s multiple forms of creative expression on this scale. Cannon’s poetry and country-folk style music offer complex perspectives on his life and art as well as his political activism and fascination with history and culture. Experienced alongside his paintings, Cannon’s written and musical works enhance the visual landscape he so vividly captured on canvas. Taken together, they give us a richer, more multidimensional portrait of an artist whose worldview cannot be neatly or simplistically characterized. Those close to Cannon consistently speak of him as thoughtful, witty and introspective. He was measured and intelligent — a voracious reader with wide-ranging interests.

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His book collection included works of Beat poetry, as well as books on Kabbalah, modern existentialism and Japanese printmaking. He played guitar, wrote songs and performed songs by musicians he deeply respected like Bob Dylan and Woody Guthrie; and his musical interests spanned country and western, to blues, jazz and opera. Cannon often listened to music in his studio and created paintings from songs and vice versa. The companion song for Cannon’s 1966 canvas Mama and Papa Have the Going Home Shiprock Blues is preserved in an original, rarely heard audio recording by the artist, which plays in the exhibition galleries.

Becoming Cannon Tommy Wayne ‘T.C.’ Cannon grew up in a rural farming community in southeastern Oklahoma, raised by his Kiowa father and Caddo mother. America’s cultural revolution was

Epochs in Plains History: Mother Earth, Father Sun, the Children Themselves, 1976–77. Oil on canvas, Seattle Office of Arts and Culture, Seattle, Washington. © 2018 Estate of T. C. Cannon. Photo by Gary Hawkey/iocolor.

ablaze when Cannon left home in 1964 to begin his journey as an artist at the newly minted experimental arts-based school in Santa Fe, the Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA), where he began to address and rethink, on the stage of Western art history, the political narratives between Native Americans and the U.S. government. In 1972, Cannon had a significant career breakthrough. The National Collection of Fine Arts, now the Smithsonian American Art Museum, invited him and his former instructor Fritz Scholder to be in a two-person exhibition, Two American Painters: Fritz Scholder and T.C. Cannon. The exhibition was a landmark success. Jean Aberbach, the owner-dealer of Madison Avenue’s Aberbach Gallery, purchased almost all of Cannon’s canvases off the gallery walls, literally, and signed Cannon with the gallery, which represented him nationally and internationally for the remainder of his life.

Cannon’s life’s work, as a masterful interpreter of the complex Native American experience, continues to influence artists and other creative spirits. As the boundaries of American art continue to shift and be reconsidered, making room for a more expansive, inclusive vision, a new look at Cannon’s work is perfectly timed to help redefine what it means to be American. T.C. Cannon: At the Edge of America is organized by the Peabody Essex Museum. The exhibition was made possible in part by an award from the National Endowment for the Arts. Carolyn and Peter S. Lynch and The Lynch Foundation and Ellen and Steve Hoffman provided generous support. We also recognize the generosity of the East India Marine Associates of the Peabody Essex Museum. Media Partner: Northshore Magazine. ■

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Experience the grit, determination and community of the national gay rodeo circuit in classic black-and-white photographs in Gilcrease Museum’s newest exhibition, Blake Little: Photographs from the Gay Rodeo, on view July 7 through Nov. 25, 2018. Since its founding in 1949, Gilcrease has led the way for artwork showcasing the American West including depictions of the iconic cowboy. Photographer Blake Little provides an expansive redefinition of what a cowboy can be in his images capturing scenes of camaraderie and sport in one of America’s most timehonored traditions. The 41 black-and-white photographs taken by Little between 1988 and 1992 in this exhibit document the gay rodeo circuit and the lives of many of its participants in those years. The collected body of work not only serves as a stunning example of 12

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black-and-white portraiture and of rodeo photography, it also explores the diverse and complex natures of individual and community identity in the West. Born and raised in Seattle, Washington, Little graduated in 1982 from Seattle’s Central College with a degree in photography and relocated to Los Angeles. He attended his first gay rodeo in 1988 and was hooked. During the next several years, he became increasingly involved in the gay rodeo community and the International Gay Rodeo Association (IGRA), participating in many of the events. In 1990, he was named Bull Riding Champion of the Year at the IGRA Finals. Speaking about Photographs from the Gay Rodeo, Little sums up how his personal experience informs the images. “These photographs represent

an amazing, magical time in my life. Back then, I questioned if I was a ‘real’ cowboy because in the back of my mind, I always felt like an observer, and photography was my first passion. But my unique situation allowed me to document the growing sport of gay rodeo from the inside along with the thrills and personal challenges of fulfilling my cowboy dreams.” The International Gay Rodeo Association is still going strong today and includes annual events in Oklahoma. The exhibition shows many LGBT men and women from rural areas as the gay rodeo circuit provided a place where they could celebrate their full identities. Little’s photographs demonstrate that cowboy traditions in the United States include diverse individuals and communities, broadening notions of identity in the American West.

Exhibition Lecture August 31

“Out West” with Gregory Hinton, writer and historian

Page 12: Bareback Bronc Riding, San Diego, Calif. Above: Los Angeles Cowboys, Hollywood, Calif. Below: Bull Riding, Oklahoma City, Okla.

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In The Know The Business of Creating Culture In April, the Business Art Alliance (BAA) welcomed Douglas Brinkley, a Rice University history professor, CNN presidential historian and Bob Dylan scholar to the Helmerich Center for American Research. In addition to his work, Brinkley discussed the Bob Dylan ArchiveSM, the growing reputation of Tulsa and Gilcrease’s role in all of it. He also made comparisons between Tulsa and Austin, Texas, his hometown, and shared insight into Dylan’s influence on American culture. Guests included leadership from BAA member companies and prospective members. They enjoyed cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, never-before-seen live footage of Dylan in concert and a rare glimpse of selected items from the Bob Dylan ArchiveSM.

The event served as a kick-off for the expanded BAA program. Membership in BAA provides special benefits to member companies, their leadership and employees, while enhancing the quality of life in Tulsa through supporting the needs of Gilcrease Museum. The program helps fund regular museum operations. BAA membership is the perfect way for companies to give back to the community where their employees live, work and play. Member benefits have been revamped, providing more opportunities for companies to connect with Gilcrease and its content. With the museum’s expansion on the horizon, now is an exciting time to join BAA. If you or someone you know has a business that would benefit by joining BAA at Gilcrease, please contact Frank Mulhern at 918-596-2756 or frank-mulhern@utulsa.edu to learn more.

Photographed left to right: Hans Helmerich, Gilcrease National Advisory Board Chair; Susan Neal, Executive Director of Gilcrease Museum and Helmerich Center for American Research; Rick Muncrief, Gilcrease National Advisory Board member and Chairman/ CEO of WPX Energy; John Lindsay, CEO of Helmerich & Payne; Greg Hopeman, Executive Director and Branch Manager of UBS Financial Services Inc. Tulsa Office

Jenny Keller Named Peabody Essex Museum Fellow Gilcrease Museum is excited to announce Jenny Keller, administrative assistant in the executive office, has been named a Peabody Essex Museum (PEM) Native American Fellow and will participate in PEM’s 11-week program this summer. Currently a second-year student in The University of Tulsa’s Museum Science and Management master’s program, Keller was one of six fellows selected. PEM seeks to train the next generation of museum and cultural institution leaders. During her time in Salem, Mass., Keller will focus on curatorial writing, exhibition planning 14

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and brand management, fundraising, communications and organizational politics. When asked what she was looking forward to the most, she didn’t know where to begin. “I’m looking forward to everything,” said Keller. “From day one, they have made a point to stress the importance of giving us access to all parts of the museum and every professional and mentor available. I will have full reign to pull across departments and pick the brains of the established professionals throughout the museum’s many disciplines. I also can’t wait to meet the other fellows and experience New England.” We congratulate Jenny on this outstanding achievement!

Shop. Explore. Dine. Shop the Museum Store The Gilcrease Museum Store offers something for everyone. With an outstanding selection of art, bronze statues, jewelry, clothing and accessories, we always have new seasonal and exhibition-inspired items. What’s New: • Bronze reproductions • Jewelry from Navajo artists Everett, Mary and Travis Teller • Book, After Removal: Rebuilding the Cherokee Nation • Coffee station • And much more!

Explore the Gilcrease Gardens Summer is the perfect time to enjoy Stuart Park and our 23 acres of gardens. Walk your dog in Stuart Park, enjoy a picnic in the Pre-Columbian, Pioneer, Colonial and Victorian gardens or enjoy the sounds of nature in the Rock Garden. Garden tours are available by appointment, and the grounds are open for unguided enjoyment from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Dine at The Restaurant at Gilcrease Food with a view is what we do. With the Osage Hills as a backdrop, stop by our restaurant before, during or after your next visit. The restaurant continues its tradition of Sunday Brunch with a buffet offering a wide variety of breakfast and lunch favorites, including the popular waffle and omelet stations. Dine with us Tuesday-Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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Summer at Gilcrease Programs, tours and workshops the whole family can enjoy! Family Workshops

Developed for children and their parents/caregivers, each workshop includes the opportunity to explore the museum’s collection and special exhibitions followed by an art-making experience in the studio. Workshops are ideal for families with children ages 5-12. Advance registration is required. Sessions 10:30-11:45 a.m. • July 11, 13, 18, 20, 25 and 27 • August 1, 3, 8 and 10

Summer Tour

Discover the role of games, past and present, in our lives during our summer tours. Discuss artworks, play games and create a take-home project. Tour is appropriate for ages 4-11. Admission is free, but advance registration is required. Sessions 10:30-11:45 a.m. • July 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26 and 31 • August 2

Summer Art Camp

Summer Art Camp is an adventure in creativity and fun that allows students to explore different forms of art, museum galleries and our surrounding gardens, June 11 – August 10. It is a time for learning, making new friends and discovering the artist in us all. Art camp is ideal for children ages 5-12. Advance registration is required.

Funday Sunday

Enjoy our free, monthly community day with activities and studio projects inspired by our newest exhibitions on the third Sunday of each month. Activities are designed with the entire family in mind and take place 12-4 p.m. Free.

Drop-In Studio

Explore new materials and concepts each month under the guidance of Gilcrease teaching artists. Studio activities can be adapted for visitors of all ages, backgrounds and artistic abilities. All supplies and materials provided. Free for members, and free with museum admission for not-yet members. Sessions 1-4 p.m. • July 1, 8 and 22 • August 5, 12 and 26

First Friday @ The Central Library

Begin your First Friday Art Crawl with Gilcrease Museum at the Tulsa City-County Central Library. Gilcrease staff will help library goers explore artists featured at the museum, while young artists create a masterpiece of their own. For families with children ages 3 -15. Free. Sessions 4:30-5:30 p.m. • July 6 and August 3

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Save the Date! American Girl Doll Tea Party Our annual American Girl Doll experience is set for July 14 from 2-4 p.m. This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s featured doll is Melody Ellison, a young girl growing up in the turbulent 1960s. Come dressed as Melody or your favorite American Girl Doll and enjoy the party. Registration is now open.

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New at Gilcrease Gilcrease is proud to present a diverse, engaging and thought-provoking exhibition line up this summer and fall. With Masterworks always on display, come enjoy your favorites and see what else is new.

Blake Little: Photographs from the Gay Rodeo July 7 – Nov. 25, 2018

T.C. Cannon: At the Edge of America July 14 – Oct. 7, 2018 • Members opening on July 12

Albert Bierstadt: Witness to a Changing West Nov. 3, 2018 – Feb. 10, 2019 • Members opening on Nov. 1

Americans All! (Featuring immigrant artists from the Gilcrease collection) Sept. 1, 2018 – Ongoing

Cloud Madonna, 1975. Acrylic on canvas. Collection of Charles and Karen Miller Nearburg, promised gift to the Hood Museum of Art, Dartmouth College, Dartmouth, New Hampshire, © 2018 Estate of T. C. Cannon.

Gilcrease Museum’s 2018 exhibition season is sponsored by an anonymous donor in fond memory of Sam Miller. Generous support is also provided by the Maurice DeVinna Charitable Trust, Robin F. Ballenger and Merkel Family Foundation.

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