Price Tower Calendar
Most activities and classes require advanced reservations to provide enough supplies for all. Scholarships may be available to those who are unable to afford class fees. Please call 918.336.4949 or email info@pricetower.org for your reservation and inquiries.
Inn at Price Tower or Copper Bar may be contacted at 877.424.2424 or 918.336.1000.
Copper Bar Events
First and Third Thursdays – Picnic in the Sky
The First and Third Thursday events are live music performed by Bartlesville’s own Ayngel and Jarrod. The acoustic duo, with Ayngel on vocals and Jarrod on guitar, brings renditions from a variety of artists to life. The two cover songs from groups like Coldplay, The Fray and Maroon 5. Live music will begin at 8 p.m.
First Fridays – Taste of Oklahoma
First Friday events are live music performed by artists’ from across the great state of Oklahoma. There will be a variety of music genres and a taste of what Oklahoma has to offer in musical talent. Live music will begin at 8 p.m.
Second Saturdays – Jazz night
Second Saturday of every month Jo Hemian will perform live jazz music in Copper Bar. Come enjoy live Jazz, a glass of wine and a beautiful view. Music begins at 8 p.m.
January 20 - May 6- EXHIBITION: Greta Magnusson Grossman: A Car and Some Shorts
The first retrospective exhibition of Swedish-American architect and designer Greta Magnusson Grossman (1906-1999) spans four decades, from her education and early training in Sweden to her solo practice in Los Angeles, where she was instrumental is setting the “mid-century modern” identity in southern California. Objects on display will include furniture, lighting, architectural drawings, sketches, photographs, and ephemera. Organized by Arkitekturmuseet (the Swedish Architecture Museum), Stockholm, Sweden, and R20th Century Gallery, New York, NY.
Docent Training
Ever wonder what it takes to lead a tour of Price Tower? This hands-on training session arms you with all the information you need to join our team of ambassadors for visitors from across the state and around the world. All materials provided, lunch and refreshments served. To reserve your place, contact Judy DuVall, 918/336.4949, Ext. 117. Cost: Free. Time: 10:00am to 4:00pm (Part I), 5:30pm to 8:00pm (Part II).
January 21 – WORKSHOP: Becoming a Price Tower Docent (Part I)
January 24 – WORKSHOP: Becoming a Price Tower Docent (Part II)
January 24 – Tower Tots: Clay Dala Horses (Part I)
March 6 – Tower Tots: Clay Dala Horses (Part II)
Morning story and activity hour for children ages 3 to 6 (with accompanying adult). Registration required, contact Ginger Tomshany at 918/336.4949, Ext 115. Cost: Free. Time: 10:00 to 11:00am. Note: This activity continues on March 6.
January 28 - Price Tower Arts Center's 2012 Annual Gala, Nothing But Modern
Enjoy dinner, drinks, dancing and live and silent auctions at Price Tower Arts Center's Annual Gala. This year's theme is Nothing But Modern, and is in conjunction with the Greta Magnusson Grossman: A Car and Some Shorts exhibition. Tickets are $150 or $225 for VIP access. Please call Amanda at 918.336.4949 ext 107 to get more details, as well as learn about sponsorship opportunities.
February 7 – Tower Tots: Valentine Tea Party
Morning story and activity hour for children ages 3 to 6 (with accompanying adult). Registration required, contact Ginger Tomshany at 918/336.4949, Ext 115. Cost: Free. Time: 10:00 to 11:00am.
February 19 - Free Sunday: Miniature Furniture
Join us for free, family-friendly activities and learn more about our World Heritage nominated building and the exhibition Greta Magnusson Grossman: A Car and Some Shorts. Experience art, architecture and design as you explore the many facets of the Price Tower. Time: 12-5pm. Cost: Free
February 21 – Tower Tots: Paper Beads
Morning story and activity hour for children ages 3 to 6 (with accompanying adult). Registration required, contact Ginger Tomshany at 918/336.4949, Ext 115. Cost: Free. Time: 10:00 to 11:00am.
March 6 – Tower Tots: Clay Dala Horses (Part II)
Morning story and activity hour for children ages 3 to 6 (with accompanying adult). Registration required, contact Ginger Tomshany at 918/336.4949, Ext 115. Cost: Free. Time: 10:00 to 11:00am.
March 18 - Free Sunday: Swedish Dala Horses
Join us for free, family-friendly activities and learn more about our World Heritage nominated building and the exhibition Greta Magnusson Grossman: A Car and Some Shorts. Experience art, architecture and design as you explore the many facets of the Price Tower. . Time: 12-5pm. Cost: Free
March 20 – Tower Tots: Letters and Lines
Morning story and activity hour for children ages 3 to 6 (with accompanying adult). Registration required, contact Ginger Tomshany at 918/336.4949, Ext 115. Cost: Free. Time: 10:00 to 11:00am.
April 3 – Tower Tots: Miniature Furniture
Morning story and activity hour for children ages 3 to 6 (with accompanying adult). Registration required, contact Ginger Tomshany at 918/336.4949, Ext 115. Cost: Free. Time: 10:00 to 11:00am.
April 15 - Free Sunday: Paper Beads
Join us for free, family-friendly activities and learn more about our World Heritage nominated building and the exhibition Greta Magnusson Grossman: A Car and Some Shorts. Experience art, architecture and design as you explore the many facets of the Price Tower. Time: 12-5pm. Cost: Free
April 17 – Tower Tots: Silhouette Portraits
Morning story and activity hour for children ages 3 to 6 (with accompanying adult). Registration required, contact Ginger Tomshany at 918/336.4949, Ext 115. Cost: Free. Time: 10:00 to 11:00am.
May 1 – Tower Tots: Swedish Flag Day
Morning story and activity hour for children ages 3 to 6 (with accompanying adult). Registration required, contact Ginger Tomshany at 918/336.4949, Ext 115. Cost: Free. Time: 10:00 to 11:00am.
May 18 - September 2 – EXHIBITION: From Process to Print: Graphic Works by Romare Bearden
Explore the techniques of printmaking through the work of artist Romare Bearden (1911-1988) in an exhibition that examines the ways that he experimented, innovated, and collaborated on his journey toward mastery of the print medium. Organized by the Romare Bearden Foundation, New York, NY.
May 19 – WORKSHOP: Docent Refresher
This half-day workshop is allows our tour guides an opportunity to regroup and learn more about aspects of the Price Tower. Open to Price Tower Arts Center docents only, refreshments provided. Please RSVP to Judy DuVall, 918/336.4949, Ext. 117.
May 20 – Free Sunday: Printmaking
Join us for free, family-friendly activities and learn more about our World Heritage nominated building and the exhibition From Process to Print: Graphic Works by Romare Bearden. Experience art, architecture and design as you explore the many facets of the Price Tower. Time: 12-5pm. Cost: Free
May 22 – Tower Tots: Printmaking
Morning story and activity hour for children ages 3 to 6 (with accompanying adult). Registration required, contact Ginger Tomshany at 918/336.4949, Ext 115. Cost: Free. Time: 10:00 to 11:00am.
June 5 – Tower Tots: Summer Luau
Morning story and activity hour for children ages 3 to 6 (with accompanying adult). Registration required, contact Ginger Tomshany at 918/336.4949, Ext 115. Cost: Free. Time: 10:00 to 11:00am.
June 17 – Free Sunday: Jazz Instruments
Join us for free, family-friendly activities and learn more about our World Heritage nominated building and the exhibition From Process to Print: Graphic Works by Romare Bearden. Experience art, architecture and design as you explore the many facets of the Price Tower. Time: 12-5pm. Cost: Free
June 19 – Tower Tots: Jazz Instruments
Morning story and activity hour for children ages 3 to 6 (with accompanying adult). Registration required, contact Ginger Tomshany at 918/336.4949, Ext 115. Cost: Free. Time: 10:00 to 11:00am.
July 10 – Tower Tots: Collage Faces
Morning story and activity hour for children ages 3 to 6 (with accompanying adult). Registration required, contact Ginger Tomshany at 918/336.4949, Ext 115. Cost: Free. Time: 10:00 to 11:00am.
July 15 – Free Sunday: Collage Faces
Join us for free, family-friendly activities and learn more about our World Heritage nominated building and the exhibition From Process to Print: Graphic Works by Romare Bearden. Experience art, architecture and design as you explore the many facets of the Price Tower. Time: 12-5pm. Cost: Free
July 16 – VOLUNTEER SOCIAL: Summer Appreciation Party
Our annual summer social is just one way to say “thank you” to the Price Tower docents and volunteers who welcome visitors from across Oklahoma and around the world each year. Open to current Price Tower volunteers and docents, and their families. Contact Judy DuVall for more information, 918/336.4949, Ext 117. Cost: Free: Time: 5:30 to 8:00pm.
July 24 – Tower Tots: Crayon Rubbings
Morning story and activity hour for children ages 3 to 6 (with accompanying adult). Registration required, contact Ginger Tomshany at 918/336.4949, Ext 115. Cost: Free. Time: 10:00 to 11:00am.
August 7 – Tower Tots: Postage Stamp Collages
Morning story and activity hour for children ages 3 to 6 (with accompanying adult). Registration required, contact Ginger Tomshany at 918/336.4949, Ext 115. Cost: Free. Time: 10:00 to 11:00am.
August 19 – Free Sunday: Co-Op City Collage
Join us for free, family-friendly activities and learn more about our World Heritage nominated building and the exhibition From Process to Print: Graphic Works by Romare Bearden. Experience art, architecture and design as you explore the many facets of the Price Tower. Time: 12-5pm. Cost: Free
August 21 – Tower Tots: Finger-Painted Birds
Morning story and activity hour for children ages 3 to 6 (with accompanying adult). Registration required, contact Ginger Tomshany at 918/336.4949, Ext 115. Cost: Free. Time: 10:00 to 11:00am.
September 8 – WORKSHOP: Becoming a Price Tower Docent (Part I)
September 13 – WORKSHOP: Becoming a Price Tower Docent (Part II)
Ever wonder what it takes to lead a tour of Price Tower? This hands-on training session arms you with all the information you need to join our team of ambassadors for visitors from across the state and around the world. All materials provided, lunch and refreshments served. To reserve your place, contact Judy DuVall, 918/336.4949, Ext. 117. Cost: Free. Time: 10:00am to 4:00pm (Part I), 5:30pm to 8:00pm (Part II).
September 16 – Free Sunday: Price Tower Tree
Join us for free, family-friendly activities and learn more about our World Heritage nominated building. Experience art, architecture and design as you explore the many facets of the Price Tower’s exterior. Time: 12-5pm. Cost: Free
September 18 – Tower Tots: Walking on the Ceiling
Morning story and activity hour for children ages 3 to 6 (with accompanying adult). Registration required, contact Ginger Tomshany at 918/336.4949, Ext 115. Cost: Free. Time: 10:00 to 11:00am.
October 2 – Tower Tots: Testing Your Nose-ability
Morning story and activity hour for children ages 3 to 6 (with accompanying adult). Registration required, contact Ginger Tomshany at 918/336.4949, Ext 115. Cost: Free. Time: 10:00 to 11:00am.
October 7 – Family Arts Festival
Join us for Bartlesville’s premier fall festival! Enjoy games, crafts, live performances, magic shows, a car show and other demonstrations for free. There will also be regional artists showing and selling their works of art and food vendors. Cost: Free. Time: 10:00am to 4:00pm
October 16 – Tower Tots: Drawing by Touching
Morning story and activity hour for children ages 3 to 6 (with accompanying adult). Registration required, contact Ginger Tomshany at 918/336.4949, Ext 115. Cost: Free. Time: 10:00 to 11:00am.
October 21 - Free Sunday: Autumn at Price Tower
Join us for free, family-friendly activities and learn more about our World Heritage nominated building. Experience art, architecture and design as you explore the many facets of the Price Tower’s exterior. Time: 12-5pm. Cost: Free
October 30 – Tower Tots: Halloween Party
Morning story and activity hour for children ages 3 to 6 (with accompanying adult). Registration required, contact Ginger Tomshany at 918/336.4949, Ext 115. Cost: Free. Time: 10:00 to 11:00am.
November 3 – WORKSHOP: Docent Refresher
This half-day workshop is allows our tour guides an opportunity to regroup and learn more about aspects of the Price Tower. Open to Price Tower Arts Center docents only, refreshments provided. Please RSVP to Judy DuVall, 918/336.4949, Ext. 117.
November 13 – Tower Tots: Jellybean Rainbows
Morning story and activity hour for children ages 3 to 6 (with accompanying adult). Registration required, contact Ginger Tomshany at 918/336.4949, Ext 115. Cost: Free. Time: 10:00 to 11:00am.
November 18 - Free Sunday: Harvest Time at Price Tower
Join us for free, family-friendly activities and learn more about our World Heritage nominated building. Experience art, architecture and design as you explore the many facets of the Price Tower’s exterior. Time: 12-5pm. Cost: Free
November 27 – Tower Tots: “I Can Ear You!”
Morning story and activity hour for children ages 3 to 6 (with accompanying adult). Registration required, contact Ginger Tomshany at 918/336.4949, Ext 115. Cost: Free. Time: 10:00 to 11:00am.
December 2 – Annual Gingerbread Workshop
Join Price Tower Arts Center and create your own Frank Lloyd Wright style gingerbread centerpiece! All supplies included, please contact Ginger Tomshany to register in advance, 918/336-4949, Ext. 115. Cost: $20 per house kit (perfect for the whole family to work on!)
December 10 – VOLUNTEER SOCIAL: Winter Appreciation Party
Our annual holiday social is just one way to say “thank you” to the Price Tower docents and volunteers who welcome visitors from across Oklahoma and around the world each year. Open to current Price Tower volunteers and docents, and their families. Contact Judy DuVall for location and more information, 918/336.4949, Ext 117. Cost: Free: Time: 5:30 to 8:00pm.
December 11 – Tower Tots: Winter Festival Party
Morning story and activity hour for children ages 3 to 6 (with accompanying adult). Registration required, contact Ginger Tomshany at 918/336.4949, Ext 115. Cost: Free. Time: 10:00 to 11:00am.
December 18 - Free Sunday: Holiday Time at Price Tower
Join us for free, family-friendly activities and learn more about our World Heritage nominated building. Experience art, architecture and design as you explore the many facets of the Price Tower’s exterior. Time: 12-5pm. Cost: Free