Exhibitions
Look Again: Encountering the Art of Otto Duecker
Aug. 12, 2026 - Jan. 23, 2027
Presenting more than 100 paintings of stunning hyperrealism. From the early portraits Otto Duecker created just after graduating from OSU to his masterful eye-fooling paintings of famous individuals, from his innovative cut-outs of folks he encountered on the street to his alarmingly real depictions of clothing, from his gravity-defying "floating fruit" to his meticulously depicted "notes," this exhibition looks back on Duecker's six-decade career of delighting, surprising, and astounding viewers.
The Reed Family: Doel, Jane and Martha
July 28 - Oct. 31, 2026
In celebration of the 20th anniversary of the founding of the Doel Reed Center in Taos, New Mexico, The Reed Family brings together works by Doel Reed—an influential printmaker and longtime educator at Oklahoma State University—and his wife Jane and daughter Martha, both creators in their own right. Jane, a watercolorist who also worked in pen and ink, and Martha, a designer and artist. Together, the Reed family reflects a sense of place, grounded in a shared love of home.
Chris Ramsay: A World View
July 28 - Nov. 21, 2026
This show invites visitors to slow down and look closely at three intricate globe-like sculptures created in 1999 by artist and educator Chris Ramsay. Filled with birds, insects, fruit, and found objects, each sculpture reveals surprising details from every angle, rewarding curiosity and careful observation. Blending natural forms with handcrafted metalwork, Ramsay's work explores our relationship with the environment and the ways we experience the world around us.
Three Works, Three Spaces: Loans from the Thoma Foundation
Feb. 2026- Jan. 2027
This multi-site exhibition highlights a selection of Digital and Media Art from the renowned Carl and Marilynn Thoma Foundation. Showcasing artists who use digital tools to expand creative expression and deepen cultural insight, the exhibition highlights how technology-driven art can reflect and reshape contemporary experience.