I love this museum's extensive collections and workshops offered! This a great place for all, from…read morea family outing to a date night.

Only one gallery was open, the Ebb & Flow exhibit, featuring fiber arts/quilts. It was amazing. I…read morewould definitely go again to see this exhibit. I will revisit to see what else is going one there. It's a great venue. (And free.)

This is a controversial and risqué piece located near the Oklahoma City Memorial. It is commonly…read morereferred to by a NSFW name. There is metered street parking available right by the piece. The piece is located at the weird intersection of Broadway and Dean A. McGee. It was installed in September 2018 and is in excellent condition. The circular piece is made of stainless steel and has the letters OKC, in various sizes and orientations, all around it. In addition to being an art piece, the ring hides a power transformer for the streetcar system. It is the focal point of a small little plaza that is well landscaped and has benches. It is also meant for those scootering or walking around town to take a break. What makes this are installation is controversial is the words or phrases that people can form with the OKC letters. Some see three Ks, while others see a four-letter word that begins with a "C" and ends with a "K". I find this piece interesting. It is difficult to determine who designed the piece. I have tried but have not been able to find out who it was. The piece looks amazing at night. The letters are formed with plexiglass that is illuminated with color changing LEDs at night. The plaza area also has some lights along the walking path. There is no surprise that this piece is a top attraction in OKC and gets a lot of traffic. Even without the controversy, it is a nice piece. In my opinion the controversy just adds to its mystique. It is definitely worth a visit, especially for those with a weird sense of humor like me. Anyway, as with most public art that I review this is not particularly a destination piece, nor is a very long stop. I got my chuckles and was there less than 5 minutes. So, you may want to consider planning out additional stops at some of the other attractions in the area, or making this stop part of a larger itinerary to maximize your time and trip. As I mentioned, The Oklahoma City Memorial is right around the corner from the piece.

Military Park Vietnam War Memorial holds a special place for Asian District and OKC. Briefly, the…read morememorial was on display in Military Park on July 8, 2017. Sculpted by Thomas Jay Warren, the statue is to dedicate the millions of Vietnamese civilians and Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces soldiers, and more than 58,000 US serviceman and servicewomen, who served and sacrificed their lives during the Vietnam War. As a member of the Vietnamese Community of OKC, I was fortunate enough to be involved in the process of the renovation of Military Park and the fundraising for the statue (Brothers in Arms). The idea of the memorial came about when Vietnamese American communities across the United States wanted to have a memorial statue dedicated to their cities. Oklahoma followed this thinking but is not the first one with the Vietnam War Memorial. The Vietnamese Community of OKC worked tirelessly to fundraise the memorial. During that time, we did not have enough money to rent fancy venues for fundraising events. Not only did we planned the events but we also set up and staffed the events. We were doing everything from hosting, setting up, serving, cleaning up, selling merchandise, you name it. The supporters and different committees are on the statue but I would like to list the members that actually made all the fundraising events possible. Vietnamese American Community of OKC members in 2017: Minh Do, Loan Le, Thinh Dinh, Tuan Pham, Thuy Le, Chau Nguyen, Uyen Phi, Oanh Nguyen, Vi Nguyen, David Nguyen, Phuong Nguyen.

I am drawn to War Memorials because these brave citizens have fought for the freedom we enjoy every…read moreday! I first saw this Memorial by chance when I went to see the Milk Bottle Grocery across the street in Sept of 2018. It is quite visible from there. I headed over to the memorial, read the inscriptions and took a close look at the sculpted soldiers. This Memorial is dedicated to the Vietnam War. Thomas Jay Warren is the sculptor of this amazing piece. (Side note, he also sculpted King Kamehameha III in Honolulu, HI.) The title of this sculpture is "Brothers In Arms". There are 2 soldiers, one American and one Vietnamese (from the south). The U.S and South Vietnam were allies during the Vietnam War and fought against Communist North Vietnam. This sculpture reflects that. You need to take a closer look at the sculpture or you could easily think there were two American Soldiers standing as "Brothers In Arms". This memorial was put in Military Park's Plaza of Flags on July 6, 2017, and dedicated two days later. There is a flag flying for the United States of America and for South Vietnam. After seeing this, I realized that this is appropriately placed in the Asian District of Oklahoma City, OK. There is a large Ceremonial Urn in front of the memorial for burning incense. I really like this entire concept and seeing it! It is a very thoughtful memorial that pays tribute to our heroes.

Thought-provoking public art along the canal path. Powerful bronze figure pushing a boulder a…read moresymbol of struggle & resilience. It's tucked away on the lower level right by the water taxi loading and unloading area. The details are amazing. They put a bench just to the side of it which makes it hard for photos when there are people sitting there.

This piece can be found along the canal in Bricktown, in the shadow of Brickopolis, by where you…read moreboard the canal taxi. It was dedicated in 2000 and is the work of David Phelps. It was commissioned by the City of Oklahoma city depicts a bronze man coming out of the ground to about chest high. The man is holding a big cement ball in both hands like a basketball and pushing the ball up two steel rails. Health care consultant Curtis Thomas served as a model for the piece, which is meant to pay homage to the struggles of those original residents of the "Deep Deuce" neighborhood, a thriving African American community, as well as the historic structures themselves; the railroads, loading docks, and post & beam construction of the warehouses. It also rumored to represent civil rights struggles. The piece has been criticized for being too urban. I however, really like the sculpture. It is very detailed. It is almost life-like even though it is a bit larger than scale. It really grabs your attention, even though it is in a little corner along the canal. It is definitely worth a look if you are in the area. Being that this piece is located in Bricktown, there is metered street parking and commercial parking lots within a reasonable walking distance. It is not a destination piece though, nor a large consumer of your time. With that being said, as with most sculptures that I have visited and reviewed, this is not a long stop. I was there less than 5 minutes. So, you may want to consider planning out additional stops at many of the other attractions in the area, or making this stop part of a larger itinerary to maximize your time and trip. There are many bars and restaurants in the area.

Kasum is a great new gallery here in the Plaza District. They are fully devoted to showing amazing…read morefine art. The inside is set up very well, a great environment for showcasing artistic creations. The owner is very friendly and seems very knowledgeable about his field. So far they have had some great shows. I look forward to seeing how this place progresses!

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This is a monumental bronze sculpture created by renowned Chiricahua Apache artist Allan Houser…read more(Haozous). Dedicated on June 4, 1989, it depicts a graceful Native American woman in traditional attire, holding an eagle feather fan, symbolizing the enduring legacy and contributions of indigenous peoples to Oklahoma. The title draws from historical promises made to Native Americans about their land lasting "as long as the waters flow." Standing 13.5 feet tall and 6 feet wide, it serves as a poignant reminder that the Capitol grounds were originally tribal lands.

Standing on the South Lawn of the Oklahoma State Capitol, this tall bronze statue depicts a Native…read moreAmerican woman. The sculpture was dedicated in 1989, one hundred years after the first land run. The statue is 13 feet 6 inches tall. The woman stands powerfully proud, hair braided and with an intricate necklace. Her gaze appears to be quite distant. The title of the statue refers to President Andrew Jackson's vow to Native Americans that they shall posses their land "as long as the grass grows and the rivers run." The artist is Allan C. Haozous and he has a story. He was the first child born after the release of the Chiricahua Apache tribe who were held as prisoners of war for 27 years. [Review 16238 overall - 75 in Oklahoma - 1744 of 2021.]

I've lived in OKC for many years and saw a picture of the staircase on social media. I thought it…read morewas an AI generated April Fools joke! My husband and I drove to midtown yesterday and it was amazing! Lots to do in the area and a unique sight to see!

"I could have done that!" "But you didn't!"…read more I've not seen an artwork like this and it is definitely different. This rusted fire escape is suspended between two buildings in Midtown Oklahoma City. It was salvaged from a nearby hotel and is named after the double helix of DNA that it sort of resembles. The fire escape, which originally stretched from the third floor into the basement of the hotel, was removed via crane during the renovations. After one of the building's owners saw it suspended in midair during the moving process, it was decided to preserve the spiraling structure and give it a new home in the sky above a nearby courtyard. [Review 16218 overall - 58 in Oklahoma - 1724 of 2021.]

you just never know what you're gonna see in rural America. In this case, there's a huge mural of…read moreDick Tracy on the side of the building in the town of Pawnee, Oklahoma. The creator of Dick Tracy Chester Gould was born here in 1900 and the mural is dedicated to his work with the iconic cartoon

I was walking around bricktown, and caught the name of this alley on my google maps. I had to check…read moreit out. I love the little dedication to a local band, and anyone who was watching MTV in '93, will be familiar.