The 40th Red Earth Festival returns to downtown OKC Aug. 1–2 with a juried Native art market, dance showcases and awards events. Organizers say the milestone year will bring artists and collectors from across the country.

Yukon turns Main Street into a temporary public gallery next Saturday as part of the Route 66 centennial, with community painting, murals, music and food trucks.

The National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum's Prix de West sale generated more than $3.7M, with a museum purchase and dozens of sold works.

Nineteen artworks salvaged from the Murrah Federal Building have been moved from UCO to the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum for conservation and future display.

After years of delays, Tulsa’s OKPOP is moving into exhibit design with architects, artifacts and state matching funds in place. The museum plans immersive, ticketed upper floors and a free ground level.

The Kiowa Anquoe family led a drum ceremony at the National Native American Hall of Fame opening in Oklahoma City, marking the Sundial Mansion's debut as the Hall's new home.

Jazz in June returns to Andrews Park June 18–20 with free concerts, workshops and a lineup that includes Mike Stern and bassist Vincen Garcia.

Oklahoma City University launched a $25 million campaign to modernize the Kirkpatrick Fine Arts Center, anchored by a $13M Kirkpatrick lead gift and a $2M upkeep endowment.

Oklahoma City Council approved a $1 million film incentive for Black Label Media's 'Project Snake,' which city officials say will shoot mostly in OKC and spend millions locally.

deadCenter will present a new award to Lou Diamond Phillips and premiere a short OKC Thunder documentary this June, pairing star power with hometown sports storytelling.

Safdie Architects unveiled designs to remake the long-closed Cherokee Heritage Center in Tahlequah as a 43-acre campus of pavilions, water and preserved seminary columns.

OKC Parks says maintenance crews are finishing the renovated Sellers Performing Arts Center; classes, auditions and community productions are set to return soon.

OKC Broadway's 2026–27 season pairs Phantom and Hamilton with newer hits like The Outsiders and Buena Vista Social Club at Civic Center Music Hall. Dates and cast highlights are posted.