Robert Rauschenberg: Grammy Winning Artist?

Did you know that Robert Rauschenberg won a Grammy for designing a limited edition album cover for the Talking Heads in 1983? The album, Speaking in Tongues, featured hits including "Burning Down the House" and "Girlfriend is Better."

MEMORIAL DAY

It's Memorial Day and we remember those we've lost. From an artistic point of view, this date has some special meaning. On May 30th, 1640 Flemish painter Peter Paul Rubens died at age 62. You'll be able to see work by Rubens this fall at Philbrook. More to come. What a tease!

SHAKESPEARE ON THE LAWN STARTS TONIGHT!

Shakespeare returns to Philbrook tonight! Bring a picnic basket, chair or blanket and enjoy "The Taming of the Shrew", presented by American Theatre Company. Tickets available at the gate. $13/member, $15/not yet member

Take a look, they're setting up as we speaketh...

SHAKESPEARE ON THE LAWN STARTS TONIGHT!

Shakespeare returns to Philbrook tonight! Bring a picnic basket, chair or blanket and enjoy "The Taming of the Shrew", presented by American Theatre Company. Tickets available at the gate. $13/member, $15/not yet member

COMING SOON...

SHEPHERDESS WITH HER FLOCK

For the first time in a long time, The Shepherdess is actually overlooking sheep. She'd been out of a job for years.

FROM OUR GALLERY NOTEBOOKS...

Our gallery notebooks always have some fun comments and illustrations. Here is one of our favorites from American Streamlined Design...

Eric Baker at Work

We recently came across this great video of artist Eric Baker, whose Oklahoma Autumn is a permanent feature in our garden. The video details his process and what goes on behind-the-scenes. Take a look...

Friday Teaser

What is this? Answers coming soon. Until then, speculate and imagine.

The Gardens @Philbrook

Take a look at this fantastic video created by Philbrook intern Tarick Arnold. He was tasked to create a short overview of the gardens and grounds. We think he did a wonderful job. Take a look...

Tomorrow: THINK SMALL

Tomorrow is 3rd Thursday and it's time to THINK SMALL! In honor of our current exhibition of miniature portraits, PRECIOUS POSSESSIONS. We'll be making our own mini-portraits and have music performed by local bands Desi & Cody along with The Parakeet Chiefs. You don't want to miss it! The fun begins tomorrow at 5:30. This event is free with regular museum admission.

Fountain Snake

This little snake, who's been spending an awful lot of time in our fountain, is becoming quite a local celebrity. At least one visiting student was heard exclaiming that it was "the coolest." Perhaps it's time to give it a name?

RECENTLY ACQUIRED

Take a look at this stunning new piece we recently acquired. It's by the acclaimed artist, Leonardo Drew. The piece, "Number 148" consists of wood, paint, string, screws, and metal.

COMING SOON: DOORS OF NO RETURN

JUNE 5 - AUGUST 7, 2011

Strewn along the west coast of Africa stand the crumbling ruins of over 20 massive fortresses, or castles, which once imprisoned African captives. Tulsans Doug Henderson and Greg Merrell photographed the grim remains of these architectural sites in Ghana, Senegal, and Gambia during 2010, producing hundreds of haunting images.

THIS SUNDAY: STREAMLINED SOUND w/ TULSA SYMPHONY

On Sunda we are pairing up with the Tulsa Symphony for the program "STREAMLINED SOUND" which features great American classical pieces from the era featured in our current exhibition American Streamlined Design. One of the featured pieces will be Aaron Copland's classic, "Appalachian Spring" which was originally conceived as a ballet for the legendary Martha Graham. The event begins at 2pm on Sunday (last day for the exhibit as well). Tickets are just $10 and can be purchased HERE or at the door.

WHAT A VIEW!

Take a look at the beautiful view from our recently renovated balcony...

This Saturday: The Wizard of Oz

Join us on Saturday for the last installment of our Saturday Matinee series. At 2pm we'll have a FREE screening of THE WIZARD OF OZ. Bring the kids and have a wonderful time.

LEAVING SOON: AMERICAN STREAMLINED DESIGN

The last day for AMERICAN STREAMLINED DESIGN is this Sunday, May 15th. If you haven't seen it, don't wait. If you've seen it already, see it once more.

HOGUE COMING HOME

You might have noticed recently that one of our signature pieces, "Mother Earth Laid Bare" by Alexander Hogue (1898-1994), has been missing. It was the featured piece in a Hogue retrospective at the Art Museum of South Texas in Corpus Christi. The show is going to travel, but this piece is coming home to Philbrook and will be on view again soon.

FREE ADMISSION THROUGH MAY 14

SHEEP

You know we've got "The Shepherdess", but did you know we've also got the sheep to go with her. Check it out...

REINSTALLED

Today we reinstalled our European Salon Gallery. There are some wonderful pieces on view, some that haven't been out for a while. Come take a look.

KRAVIS FEATURED IN WSJ

In last Saturday's edition of The Wall St. Jounral, Philbrook trustee and local philanthropist George R. Kravis II was profiled regarding his outstanding collection of industrial design. To see the article CLICK HERE.