SOUTH GALLERY

Faces of the Mother Road: The Lost Portraits of S.J Tyler

On display until February 28th

Produced by photographic historian, Adam Forgash, in association of the Route 66 Alliance, noted author and historian Michael Wallis, and the Rt 66 Association, this exhibition bridges art, history, and cultural identity by telling America’s story through an Oklahoma photographer’s forgotten lens.

In 1913, photographer S.J. Tyler opened a small studio in Afton, Oklahoma, long before the world knew the name Route 66. For three decades, he captured everyday people who lived, worked, and traveled this historic Corridor.

Tyler’s portraits were taken on fragile glass plates between 1913 and 1949, then forgotten for nearly a century… until their rediscovery in 2023 by Adam. The images are more than photographs – they are a time capsule of early America.

Tyler photographed white, Native American, Black, and Latino subjects alike, honoring each with the same dignity and care in an era when that was rare. These extraordinary portraits are being brought back to life for the first time – where they belong on Route 66, The Mother Road in Tulsa.

NORTH GALLERY

Art About Town

On display until January 26th

Alpha Rho Tau Civic Art Collective is proud to present Art About Town, a curated collection of member artwork on display at the North Gallery of 101 Archer. This vibrant exhibition showcases a variety of styles and mediums, reflecting the diverse talents of local artists.