Oklahoma City Museum of Art

Exhibition Announcement! Opening February 8, 2025, “From the Vault: The 80th Anniversary Exhibition” will celebrate OKCMOA’s 80th anniversary by showcasing some of the depth and strengths of the Museum’s permanent collection that visitors might not always get to see. The exhibition features works from the Museum’s permanent collection that haven’t been previously exhibited or on display in the last five years. Read more: https://lnkd.in/e6h2rM3X Help us decide on the final three works: More than 150 works from our permanent collection will be featured in the exhibition, and we need your help selecting the final three! Go to okcmoa.com/80th to vote. -- Image Credit: Carlos Mérida, “Iyom, Mamom y la abuela,” 1959, gouache, ink, and pencil on Masonite, 19 3/4 × 15 1/8 in., Oklahoma City Museum of Art, gift of Mr. and Mrs. R.A. Young, 2002.016, ? Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York / SOMAAP, Mexico City, photo ? Oklahoma City Museum of Art

"Edith Head: Hollywood's Costume Designer" welcomed many visitors from outside Oklahoma! Read more by The Oklahoman: https://lnkd.in/ekqgbD6r

What a success! ?? Over 45,000 people visited the Museum throughout the run of “Edith Head: Hollywood’s Costume Designer,” with visitors coming from 49 states, DC, Puerto Rico, and 8 countries. From intricate costumes to captivating films, the exhibition and its accompanying programs truly celebrated Edith Head’s Hollywood legacy. Thank you to everyone who made this a hit! Stay tuned for a special exhibition announcement coming soon. -- “Edith Head: Hollywood’s Costume Designer” was organized by OKCMOA and presented by The Ann Lacy Foundation.

Movies and Museums: A Perfect Summer Combo! This summer, the Oklahoma City Museum of Art brought a touch of Hollywood glamour to the heart of Oklahoma with a stunning exhibition: Edith Head: Hollywood’s Costume Designer. If you’re not familiar with Edith Head, get ready to be impressed. She’s the legendary costume designer behind over 400 films, with 35 Oscar nominations (and 8 wins!) to her name. She was so iconic that Pixar used her as the inspiration for Edna Mode in The Incredibles. The exhibit highlighted many of Head’s most famous designs, but what made it truly unique was the museum’s weekend film series. Each weekend, visitors could not only marvel at costumes worn by stars like Grace Kelly but also catch the very movies in which these costumes appeared. Kudos to the Oklahoma City Museum of Art for curating an immersive and engaging experience!

October 5 is #WorldTeachersDay! ???? OKCMOA celebrates educators year-round through virtual field trips and more. Learn more about touring the galleries virtually with a Museum educator! Watch here: https://lnkd.in/gRFU2C2n

A solid design process is what creates lasting legacies. This past weekend, my husband and I toured the Edith Head exhibit at the Oklahoma City Museum of Art. While admiring the iconic dresses that graced the silver screen, I found myself most captivated by her meticulous process. It reminded me of the way we approach design in our own work. Edith’s process was thorough and thoughtful. Every detail mattered: ?? Study the period. ?? Research what the character would authentically wear. ?? Collaborate with the actors to understand their interpretation of the character. ?? Balance historical accuracy with a sense of modernity. ?? Consider how fabric reacts to the set, lighting, and camera angles. ?? Evaluate how the costume will read on screen, leading to her signature dark glasses, which helped her visualize fabric contrast in black-and-white films. Her attention to these nuances earned her 35 Academy Award nominations and 8 wins—an unparalleled legacy in costume design. As a designer myself, I can relate to her commitment to solving complex problems with creativity. When you combine big challenges with constraints, that’s when the magic happens. Edith bottled that magic and built a career around it, one that still inspires.

Looking for a creative way to bond with your team? Sign up for art classes at OKCMOA! ?? Our October art classes, designed for specific age ranges, are open for all skill levels, from beginners to pros. Don't miss out—spaces are limited, so register today and start your artistic journey. Register and learn more at okcmoa.com/events

As lifelong film lovers, partnering with the Oklahoma City Museum of Art to produce a mini-documentary on one of Hollywood’s most iconic costume designers was an absolute dream. Edith Head’s work defined the Golden Age of Hollywood, and recreating a classic costume workshop right here in our own studio felt like a perfect homage to her legacy. It was an interesting challenge to capture the magic of her career—working with archival footage and concept sketches and bringing together Oklahoma designers and historians to share their insights and reflect on Head's influence. We hope the resulting project gave audiences a glimpse into her genius. If you haven’t already, visit OKCMOA today for one last chance to experience this brilliant exhibit and dive into Hollywood’s golden age right here in OKC. The exhibit closes on 9/29. Does your organization have a story to tell? Prairie Surf Creative can bring it from sketch to screen. https://lnkd.in/gvFuKuCh

Attend tonight's lecture at 6 pm! Step behind the scenes of the silent film era with Michelle Tolini Finamore, PhD, for insight into the evolution of Hollywood’s distinctive brand of glamour. Tickets are available at the door. https://lnkd.in/g3GYMYDE

The Oklahoman reports on "Edith Head: Hollywood's Costume Designer" closing soon at OKCMOA! Read more by Brandy McDonnell: https://lnkd.in/g6-eaW23