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Fri, Sep 4, 2026
Formless Matter and Its Devastating Gestures

Explore a monumental outdoor installation by Oklahoma City–based artists Denise Duong and Gabriel Friedman that transforms Campbell Art Park into a site of story, symbolism, and discovery. Conceived as a constellation of six sculptural forms, including a head, a hand, and four birdlike spheres, the work invites viewers to enter a world where order and chaos intertwine. For more information: 405-951-0000, okcontemp.org/formlessmatter

Where
Oklahoma Contemporary View map

11 NW 11th Street,
Oklahoma City, 73103, OK, US
10:00 AM - 05:00 PM | On the Edge: The Abstract World of Frederick Hammersley

On the Edge: The Abstract World of Frederick Hammersley traces the artist’s pursuit of abstraction across spontaneous compositions, geometric designs, and works that sought to break from tradition. Frederick Hammersley (1919–2009) is recognized as a key figure in the mid-century Hard-edge movement—a style defined by precise geometric compositions and a strong focus on the relationship between color and form, marked by sharp edges and clearly defined shapes. This exhibition features…

Where
Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art View map

555 Elm Avenue,
Norman, 73019, OK, US
11:00 AM - 06:00 PM | Chad Mount: Frequency and Perspective

Explore light, rhythm, and pattern in Chad Mount: Frequency and Perspective. In this installation, Mount employs projection mapping, laser light, generative visuals, and sound to create spaces that respond to presence and perception. Viewers step into an immersive environment at the intersection of art and technology.

Where
Oklahoma Contemporary View map

11 NW 11th Street,
Oklahoma City, 73103, OK, US
06:00 PM - 09:00 PM | FREE First Friday Gallery Walk

Each First Friday, Paseo galleries offer special themed exhibits, guest artists and a variety of live entertainment - all within walking distance. Restaurants and a handful of other shops round out the Paseo’s distinctive atmosphere.

Where
Paseo District View map

NW 30th & 27th Streets, Walker and Hudson Ave.,
Oklahoma City, OK, US
06:00 PM - 09:00 PM | Selfish Talks: Power Point Night for Creatives

Uncanny Art House presents Selfish Talks, a presentation night held during Cody Giles' solo exhibition Selfish Art. 11 artists and creatives from a range of disciplines take the floor to talk about their practice or highlight specific works from their portfolio. Each presenter has five minutes to present and five minutes for audience questions, with a break between sets. The event is built to connect creators with an audience that…

Where
Uncanny Art House View map

106 East Main Street,
Norman, 73069, OK, US