September 19 event will focus on Njideka Akunyili Crosby Art Bridges Foundation loan
OKLAHOMA CITY (September 3, 2026) — The Oklahoma City Museum of Art (OKCMOA) announced today the return of its One Work, Many Voices program. 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, as a reminder that every viewer brings something meaningful to the experience.
“We are excited to bring back a program that deepens the relationship between our community and our galleries and provides an opportunity for visitors to connect with each other in a meaningful way,” said Bryon Chambers, Director of Education and Visitor Experience. “The loans we have on view from Art Bridges are an excellent starting point for these types of conversations.”
This session, scheduled for September 19, from 2 to 4 p.m., 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 Francis, 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.
Additional sessions in this series will focus on other Art Bridges loans found in the permanent collection galleries.
Admission for One Work, Many Voices is $5 for members and $10 non-members. To become a member, visit okcmoa.com/membership. Registration for this event can be found at okcmoa.com/events. Capacity is limited.
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Njideka Akunyili Crosby (b.1983), I Refuse to Be Invisible, 2010, ink, charcoal, acrylic, and transfers on paper, 117 3/4 x 82 in.
About Art Bridges
Art Bridges Foundation is the vision of philanthropist and arts patron Alice Walton. Founded in 2017, Art Bridges creates and supports projects that share works of American art with communities across the United States and its territories. Art Bridges partners with a growing network of over 300 museums—impacting 25 million people nationwide—to provide financial and strategic support for exhibitions, collection loans, and programs designed to educate, inspire, and deepen engagement with local communities. The Art Bridges Collection represents an expanding vision of American art from the 19th century to present day and encompasses multiple media and voices. For more information, visit artbridgesfoundation.org.
