Don your most colorful attire and gather with OKCMOA members to celebrate the opening of Chihuly Then and Now: The Collection at Twenty with music, refreshments, and rooftop views. Plus, you can join our Curator’s talk to learn how OKCMOA came to have such a comprehensive collection of Dale Chihuly glass and drawings and gain insights into the new objects on view in the exhibition. Don’t miss this exciting preview event!Â
Members’ Preview Celebration Schedule:Â
5 pm Rooftop Celebration Begins | Light Bites and Cash Bar Available
6 pm Chihuly Then and Now: The Collection at Twenty by Catherine Shotick, OKCMOA Curator | Noble Theater
8 pm Exhibition Galleries CloseÂ
Free for members; $24.95+tax for non-members (guest passes not valid). Seating in the Noble Theater is first-come, first-served. In case of inclement weather, activities planned for the Roof Terrace will be moved indoors. OKCMOA members are also invited to preview the new exhibition during Members’ Preview Day on Friday, June 17, 11 am-5 pm.Â
Not a member? Guests can attend the Members’ Preview Celebration for $24.95 per person (plus tax; admission passes are not valid). If you decide to join on-site, Admissions Desk staff will apply the cost of this event ticket towards your new membership! Click here to learn more about OKCMOA membership levels and benefits.Â
About the Exhibition:
Chihuly Then and Now: The Collection at Twenty was designed in collaboration with Chihuly Studio and tells a comprehensive story of Dale Chihuly’s groundbreaking career. You won’t want to miss seeing returning collection favorites, a redesigned Oklahoma Persian Ceiling, and new works from three of Chihuly’s most recent glass series: Rotolo, Chihuly Merletto, and Glass on Glass, which have never before been displayed in Oklahoma City!Â