Art Exhibits - Myriad Botanical Gardens

Discover a stunning collection of art from local Oklahoma talented artists at Myriad Botanical Gardens’ Crystal Bridge Art Gallery. Stroll through this free gallery, open Monday-Saturday from 9am-5pm and Sunday from 11am-5pm, and be inspired by the array of works available for purchase.

A Dream Waiting to Unfold: MJ Alexander

September 13-November 2

Read MJ Alexander biography here.

Abstract Works by Jennifer Bullard

November 3-December 12

Jennifer (Jenny) Bullard is an award-winning abstract artist based in Oklahoma City, OK. She exhibits her work in Fine Art shows across the country. “I want my work to inspire and lift people’s spirits. In these crazy times, we need more positivity, even if it comes from looking at an uplifting piece of art.”

Common Threads

Sarah Atlee
Vicki Conley
Irmgard Geul
Sarah Sherrod
Lisa Wing

December 13 - January 24

Permanent Art

Cloud Portal

The Cloud Portal, made of aluminum, stands 15-18′ tall in the center of the Inasmuch Foundation Crystal Bridge Conservatory. It represents upward growth of nature. Designed by architect Scott Murase, it will manufactured and installed by Pelco Products, located in Edmond.

It is funded in part by the Robert Glenn Rapp Foundation.

Location

Inside the Inasmuch Foundation Crystal Bridge Conservatory

Friendship

“Friendship” Sculpture: Well-known Boston artist, Nancy Schön, has captured the true nature of friendship in this bronze sculpture of two prairie dogs on display in the Children’s Garden.

Location

Children’s Garden

Gateway

“Gateway” Sculpture: Artist Hans Van de Bovenkamp created the 14-foot red abstract sculpture as a means to connect the organic forms of nature with urban architecture and the environment.

Location

Northwest corner of the Gardens, at the corner of Hudson and Sheridan avenues.

Goldfish

“Goldfish” Sculpture: This Texas Cream Limestone sculpture measuring approximately 18” x 4’ x 5’ 10” displayed on the lake level is a Fancy Tail Goldfish. This sculpture was created by Oklahoma City artist, Kendall Howerton.

Location

Lower level east lake side.

Philodendron Dome

By Laurie Spencer, artist, Tulsa, Oklahoma
Installed 1992 at the lower lake.

Philodendron is a tropical American climbing plant that is widely grown as a greenhouse/indoor plant, which is fitting considering the dome is located by the Inasmuch Foundation Crystal Bridge Conservatory. The dome contains many huge leaves, with vines and roots climbing among the curved metal pieces forming the dome. The leaves resemble a Philodendron plant, except in size.

Location

Moved to the Children’s Garden after 2011 renovation.

Story Teller Chair

“Storyteller’s Chair” Sculpture: Oklahoma City artist, Don Narcomey, created this Sculpture with bois d’ arc wood (Osage Orange), an extremely hard and decay-resistant wood used in the past for fence posts and bows to shoot arrows. It is a magical addition to storytime in the Children’s Garden.

Location: Children’s Garden Porch