Thomas K. McKeon Center for Creativity
Discover the heart of creativity at TCC's Thomas K. McKeon Center, a vibrant space for art, design, and inspiration. Explore workshops, events, and more.
Experience in-person and virtual workshops and art exhibitions at the McKeon Center for Creativity, all provided at no cost.
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Student Photovoice Exhibit
What is it like navigating life as a TCC student in today’s hectic world? Peek into the lives of students enrolled in Child Development Lifespan Development, taught by Associate Professor Debbie Deibert, at the Photovoice Exhibit on display Dec. 5 – Jan. 29 in the Event Hall of the Center for Creativity.
Upcoming Events & Open Calls
CALL FOR ARTISTS + WRITERS: OFFERINGS
Deadline: Monday, March 4, 2024 at 8 am CT Exhibition Dates: April 3 – 27, 2024 at the McKeon Center for Creativity in downtown Tulsa Opening Reception: Friday, April 5, 5 – 7 pm Questions: Cindy Barton; cindy.barton@tulsacc.edu; 918-595-7339 Artists and writers are invited to submit to “OFFERINGS,” and exhibition by the Center for Creativity in downtown Tulsa. The exhibition will explore demonstrations of gratitude, respect, connection, and reciprocity. Inspired by TCC’s common book Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer, artworks in the exhibition may recognize and celebrate our connection to the natural world, a connection that often remains unnoticed and unappreciated. Artists and writers can explore what their unique offering to the world may be, and how that could benefit future generations. Artworks in all media, including poetry, prose, sound, and film/video will be considered, but please note installation considerations below. Works in progress and proposals for new work will be considered. The exhibition has a special focus on artists who are Native or Indigenous, but artists of all identities are encouraged to submit.
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I Can't Make Stop Motion with Center for Creativity
Step out of your comfort zone and try something new at the I Can’t workshops held in-person and online on Saturdays. Think you can’t dance, drum, or 3D print? Think again! Free and open to the public.
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- Metro Campus, McKeon Center for Creativity, 910 S. Boston Ave.
The Thomas K. McKeon Center for Creativity ignites the creative spirit through education, collaboration, and inspiration. It provides creative spaces for learning, both for students and the community. The Center for Creativity is home to the TCC Visual Arts, Digital Media and Design, and Mass Communication programs. The public is invited to the McKeon Center for free workshops, events, and art exhibitions. Think you can’t draw, dance, act, or design? Come take one of our free I Can't workshops, and awaken a dormant section of your brain. Go on a photo shoot with a Pulitzer Prize-winner, paint with internationally known artists, or see an art exhibit.
For participants requesting accommodations, please notify the host: cindy.barton@tulsacc.edu. Advance notice is requested. Host completes the request by filling out and submitting the Accessibility Request Form or going to Accessibility Resources.
Map and Driving Directions
910 South Boston Avenue Tulsa, OK 74119-2095
Parking
Visitors may park in metered spots in front of the McKeon Center, or in any of the lots 1–6:
About the McKeon Center for Creativity
A vision of then-President Thomas K. McKeon, the Center for Creativity opened in 2009 with the goal of integrating three academic disciplines to provide a collaborative learning environment that mimics the professional world. The Center offers courses in drawing, painting, 3D art, photography, web design, animation, video production and editing, journalism, television broadcast, radio broadcast, and more. The Center for Creativity was renamed the Thomas K. McKeon Center for Creativity upon his retirement in June 2014.
Today, the Center is a multi-use facility that hosts events, workshops, and art exhibitions in the Event Hall that are free and open to the public. The Center partners with nonprofit organizations and fosters collaborations with members of the Tulsa Arts District and the wider Tulsa community. Programming, exhibitions, and collaborations are directed by Annina Collier, annina.collier@tulsacc.edu, Dean of the Center for Creativity, and George Kaiser Family Foundation Endowed Chair.
The Center also houses The Center for Creativity Channel, a YouTube channel that highlights TCC and the Tulsa community.
Many thanks to the generous donors from the public and private sectors who helped make the Thomas K. McKeon Center for Creativity a reality.
- Grace & Franklin Bernsen Foundation
- Howard & Billie Barnett
- Rendi Black
- Lauren & Rob Brookey
- Tiffani & Trent Bruton
- Mark A. Buntz
- Jim & Janet Cameron
- H.A. and Mary K. Chapman Charitable Trust
- Mike & Jill Cooper
- Paul & Tabitha Cornell
- James C. Dailey
- Barry & Karen Davis
- Sharon King Davis
- The Oklahoma Team Dell, Inc.
- Jim & Barbara Dunn
- Jennifer & Ed Fariss
- Ted & Judy Fisher
- Flintco, Inc.
- Brian & Kate Forbes
- John & Marge Gaberino, Jr.
- Yvonne Hovell
- Alana Hughes
- Jim & Anne Huntzinger
- Phil & Adriane Lakin
- Stephen & Kelly Mackin
- Donald F. Marlar
- Dr. Tom & Stacey McKeon
- Larry & Sandy Mocha
- Susan Neal
- John & Carole Nikkel
- David & Karol Page
- Joan P. Parkhurst
- Henry & Jane Primeaux
- Louis R. Reynolds/ Eller Detrich, P.C.
- Charles T. Sexton
- Dr. Frank & Mary Shaw
- State Farm
- David Stewart
- John Wiscaver