Building it Wright
Building it Wright!, a free traveling exhibition of photographs from the 1952-1956 construction of the Price Tower will be presented to regional youth with selected historical texts in both English and Spanish. Through Building it Wright!, students across Oklahoma and the nation have the opportunity to discover the history and uniqueness of Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture and design of his only skyscraper.
This exhibition is part of the Education Outreach Initiative of Price Tower Arts Center and was created during the 50th anniversary exhibition Prairie Skyscraper: Frank Lloyd Wright’s Price Tower (October 2005 to January 2006 at the Arts Center). The booth now travels nationally to schools, libraries and similar venues for display.
The objective of the Education Outreach Initiative is to bring art, architecture and design to youth in Oklahoma who may not be able to visit Price Tower Arts Center and give them the opportunity to learn and understand the work of America’s greatest architect, Frank Lloyd Wright; and to educate on the relevance of art, architecture and design in improvement of the quality of everyday life. 
The exhibit presents either a trade show type booth 8' x 10' or a maximum of 20 framed black and white 1956 image panels 24” x 36”. Five panels include texts in English and Spanish and the other ten panels present enlarged photographs on the construction of the tower showing the uniqueness of the cantilever structure and innovative ornamental exteriors of Frank Lloyd Wright’s masterpiece.
OPTIONS
Building It Wright - Historic Photography for Community Spaces
The Building It Wright! photography exhibition consists of information and historic photographs of Price Tower’s interior and exterior. The exhibition is tentatively scheduled to tour public buildings August 2005 through December of 2006.
Building It Wright! - Historic Photography for Public Schools Systems
The Building It Wright! display booth consists of information and historic images of the building interior and exterior presented in a free standing format measuring 10’ x 10’. The exhibit is geared toward middle school youth to reinforce the usage and understanding of Price Tower curriculum while promoting the 50th Anniversary of Price Tower.
Coordinating Materials
The Building It Wright! program offers a free informational brochure which outlines the Tower’s evolution from design to completion. The exhibition also has an accompanying DVD which tells the story of the Tower.
For more information on either of these exhibits please contact the education department at 918.336.4949 ext. 113.