Each Third Thursday, adult visitors are invited to "try-out" a new art medium (from paint to clay, stained glass, weaving, welding, encaustic... just to name a few.)

Participants create with an experienced art educator in a fun and laid-back workshop environment. BYOB! 21+ only

This month, bring a friend and your favorite bottle of wine and join us for a fun and relaxing basket-weaving experience!

Create a hand-woven keepsake and learn the basics of basket weaving in a fun and welcoming atmosphere!

$20 members I $25 non-members

All supplies provided.

Pay to register below, or call 325.762.2936

Since 2008, the museum has celebrated Youth Art Month by hosting a Student Art Show competition for grades 6-10. This competition is named Talking Back, and it provides local teens the opportunity to explore the OJAC collection of art and artifacts and create their own work in response. 

In February, OJAC educators visited junior and senior high schools throughout Region 14 to present five artists from the museum's collection. Students explored each artist's work, focusing on the process and themes/ideas behind each piece and creating original artwork that communicated with it.

Talking Back is unique because it is both created and juried by teens. Each spring, the museum’s Teen Council jury and curate the show, as well as organize prizes and an exhibit opening reception. With help from education department staff, the teen volunteers consider various criteria as they critique each piece. This is one of the most important experiences in our Teen Council program, as the students gain valuable visual and critical thinking skills! They choose one winner for each response category and present certificates and prizes that they have secured from local businesses. 

March is a very special time at the OJAC. Our Stasney Center for Education is a popular place for families, and the museum staff is delighted to view the collection through the eyes of our youngest visitors! 

Join us for the opening of this special exhibition of student work at 2 pm on Saturday, March 29th. Awards ceremony and refreshments will take place at 2:30 pm.  

On the second Tuesday of each month during the school year, the OJAC hosts a FREE artmaking event for teens in grades 7-10.

These studio events are designed to be approachable, discovery-based, and most importantly- fun!

No registration is required for this event. Drop-ins welcome.

All supplies are provided, as well as snacks and drinks.

This April, join us in creating:

Tooled Leather Cord keepers!

Each year, our teen council hosts SLOW ART DAY at the OJAC.

Why Slow?

When people look slowly at a piece of art they make discoveries. The typical museum-goer spends only a few seconds glancing at a work of art- not enough time to really engage (discover details, consider context, make personal connections) with each object.

How Does It work?

One day each year in April, people all over the world visit local museums and galleries to slowly look at art.

At the OJAC, visitors will be presented with a Gallery Guide of questions and activities created by the Teen Council, and will find these students stationed at different works of art throughout the galleries.

Teen Council Members will engage visitors in thoughtful conversations and fun activities they have planned and researched. Visitors are encouraged to slow down, look, discuss, and enjoy!

JOIN US for this special event to support your local museum and its Teen Council!

Event is FREE and open to the public.

Light refreshments served.