ARTworks

Celebrate the power of story, poetry, and identity at ARTworks 2026 with acclaimed poet, musician, and multidisciplinary artist Joy Harjo. As the first Native American to serve as United States Poet Laureate, Harjo brings a voice that is both deeply personal and profoundly universal — blending music, memory, and heritage into an unforgettable artistic experience. In addition to her celebrated literary and musical work, ARTworks 2026 will offer a rare opportunity to experience her visual art, with original paintings on display for the first time. More details to come on this inspiring and immersive showcase.

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Joy Harjo reflects on art, poetry, and even physics before ARTworks visit

Joy Harjo
Date & Time
Oct. 20
Location
Walter Arts Center
Artworks 2025-33

ARTworks Committee
Annatina Aaronson, Ken Busby ’85, Holbrook Lawson ’82, Leigh Ann Moss, Shannon Green Richards ’02, Eric Richards ’00, Liz White, Erin Yancy
2026 Chairs: Emily & Doug Keith

IMG_6412IMG_6401IMG_5894Photo-by-Shawn-Miller
Patrons and Sponsors

Curator Level

  • Francy and Roger Collins
  • Holbrook Lawson '82 and Rick Holder
  • Meredith and Justin Lesher
  • Gail and Kip Richards

Collector Level

  • Lynn Sprouse and Joe Hanson
  • Jody Parker
  • Erin and Rod Yancy

Gallery Level

  • Security Bank
  • Ken Busby '85
  • Lindsey and Jordan Helmerich '98
  • Emily and Doug Keith
  • Rosalind Keith
  • Joanna Holliman Potts '70
  • Eric '00 and Shannon Green '02 Richards
  • Leigh Ann Moss and Eric Sherburn
  • Laura and Danny Smolen '97
  • Liz and Scott White

Studio Level

  • Annatina and Michael Aaronson '93
  • Bailey and Chris Bird '02
  • Britani Bowman
  • Michelle and Justin Briggs '01
  • Carter, Higgins & Keylor Orthodontics
  • Jinny and Stephen Confer
  • Kathie Coyle
  • Andy and Stacey Helmerich '06 Dunn
  • Kelli and Steven Dyer
  • Alexa and Jason Maloney '07
  • Chico and Molly Seay
  • Ashley and Jarrett Turner
  • Lars Winter
  • Elizabeth and Tom Zeiders

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