The dawning of a new year offers a comforting opportunity to dream a bit about the year ahead—an essential act of creativity and optimism in these unsettled times. The arts and humanities, after all, rest on the fundamental value of hope—and the belief that a deeper understanding of the past will give us the opportunity to shape a more just and humane future.
Thanks to the work of our research fellows, we have assembled an outstanding spring program of talks, exhibitions, and performances at 101. Renowned archaeologist John Hawks will take us on an imaginative trip through the lives of early humans who lived in deep caves, while sound artist Patricia Wolf will help us explore the acoustic spaces all around us. The New Yorker’s Merve Emre will visit Tulsa to explore the hazards of reading too closely, while literary historian Greg Barnheisel will offer a surprising look at the famed scholar who founded American Studies at Yale—while covertly working a spy and recruiter for what would become the CIA.
In addition to these scholarly adventures, we’ll once again host chamber performances by the Tulsa Symphony Orchestra, launch a new issue of Nimrod, and open exhibits on topics ranging from Alien Worlds to the history of Black baseball in Tulsa. We’re also just beginning to plan around our theme for 2025-26: myth. We imagine programs on everything from fairy tales to origin stories and the mysteries of faith.
Keep an eye on our website and social media for information about all that’s ahead—and to learn how you might join our work as a research fellow. 101 Archer continues to serve a dynamic and accessible cultural hub here in Tulsa and we hope you’ll start this chilly new year by making time to join us for new discoveries, probing conversations, and a surprising look as our history and possible futures.
Sean Latham
Director