Lights, Lyrics, Legends: Trailblazing Entertainers

This exhibit celebrates 18 Oklahoma Hall of Fame Inductees who have left a mark on American culture through their contributions to opera, film, Broadway, rodeo, and more.
View online

Open date

April 29, 2024

Close date

April 26, 2025

Exhibit type

Rotating
Virtual
Upcoming programs
Second OHOF Saturdays
November 9, 2024
Homeschool Days
December 4, 2024
Deck the Hall of Fame
December 14, 2024
Spring Thing
March 19, 2025
Subscribe to OHOF Connect
By subscribing you agree to with our Privacy Policy.
Thank you! Your submission has been received!
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.
Share

A Story of the Portraits Gallery Exhibit | On Display April 2024 to April 2025.

Oklahoma's most talented have shaped the state's cultural legacy and impacted the American entertainment industry as a whole. This exhibit features the inspiring journeys of 18 Oklahoma Hall of Fame Inductees in the fields of opera, film & television, Broadway musicals, rodeo, songwriting, and much more.

Driven by their passion and dedication to perfecting their crafts, these individuals have earned national and international acclaim, paving the way for other Oklahomans to one day make the world a stage of their own.

This exhibit is a collaborative project by the Gaylord-Pickens Museum and students from the Museum Theory & Practice course at the University of Central Oklahoma.

‍

Relevant Hall of Fame Inductees

Carrie Underwood
Class of
2018
Kelli O'Hara
Class of
2016
Vida Chenoweth
Class of
1985
Roger Miller
Class of
2011
Jim Shoulders
Class of
1976
Jane Jayroe Gamble
Class of
2007
Jimmy Webb
Class of
1999
Louise Davis McMahon
Class of
1954
Wanda Lavonne Jackson
Class of
2014
Toby Keith
Class of
2007
Joseph Benton
Class of
1951
Mildred M. Andrews Boggess
Class of
1971
Woodrow Wilson Guthrie
Class of
2006
Charlie Christian
Class of
2018
Gray Frederickson
Class of
2019
Te Ata Fisher
Class of
1957
Alfre Ette Woodard
Class of
2014
Wayman Lawrence Tisdale
Class of
2009

Exhibit images

No items found.

More exhibits

Impression

Impression, by Marissa Raglin, explores a mother’s complex role and celebrates women. Raglin creates ethereal, whimsical collages compiled from images "rescued from thrift stores, half-priced book stores, and estate sales". Vividly pigmented artwork contrasts with blank spaces, creating room for conversation. Her pieces evoke feelings of maternal love, as well as questions about the duality of motherhood as both personal and communal.

Perle Mesta: Legendary Philanthropist & Diplomat

This exhibit details the life and accomplishments of Perle Mesta, an independent woman ahead of her time.

Roots Culture History: The Works of LaQuincey Reed and Markus Muse

LaQuincey Reed's intricate bronze sculptures and Markus Muse’s technical portraitures pay homage to often-overlooked figures in American and world history. This exhibition features artworks that delve into ancestral roots and cultural identity, offering a unique opportunity to experience the extraordinary artistic talents of both artists side by side.