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HOUSE PARTY | BEST IN SHOW

Party | CAMPUS-WIDE

NOV 23, 10 AM – 4 PM, 8 – 11 PM

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Lana, 2017 © Winnie Au — Winnie Au, *Lana*, 2017. Inkjet print, 11 7/8 in. x 9 1/2 in. © Winnie Au

Kick back with a day of free, family-friendly festivities—done like only the Momentary can do.

From fun pop-ups and games to tours and book signings, we’re filling the campus with creative celebrations for everyone in honor of our new exhibition, Best in Show: Pets in Contemporary Photography.

Bring the family and enjoy a fun day filled with artmaking and games in the Arvest Bank Courtyard, or check out the pop-up activities with Best Friends Animal Society. Start the day with a special treat-making workshop for the pup in your life, learn more about adopting or fostering a fur baby of your own, then head into the galleries for a guided tour of the exhibition.

Night owls, you’re not forgotten—we’ve planned an after-hours dance party to help you round out the evening from 8 to 11 p.m.

And, if you’re wishing you could bring a certain furry plus-one, don’t worry: leashed pets are welcome to come, too, even in the galleries!

See you there.

Free, no tickets required. Drop by anytime.

We are thrilled to share that as part of the Best in Show experience, domesticated pets are welcome in the galleries! To ensure a pleasant visit for all, we kindly remind guests to be mindful of pets and other visitors.

A few important guidelines:

Pet Clean-Up: Owners are responsible for reporting all pet messes immediately to staff.
Leash Policy: Pets must stay on a leash no longer than five feet or in a pet carrier. Even hand-carried pets must remain on a leash. Retractable leashes will not be allowed.
Size and Behavior: There is no size restriction; however, all pets must be domesticated and well-trained. We will ask disruptive pets to exit the building.
While allowed in the galleries, pets will not be allowed in the Tower Bar or RØDE House.

Thank you for including your furry companions in this unique exhibition. We love to have all of you with us!

A group of people of different ages dance and laugh in the Arvest Bank Courtyard at the Momentary

a crowd of people sit at tables outdoors at the momentary talking and laughing

Winter Glow (took place in winter 2021).

Photo by Ironside Photography / Stephen Ironside.

10 AM – 12 PM

Adoption Pop-up with Best Friends | Arvest Bank Courtyard

Treat Making with Best Friends | Arvest Bank Courtyard

10 AM – 4 PM

Games | Arvest Bank Courtyard and Onyx Coffee Lab

Happy Yappy Pet Photography | Boiler Room

Artmaking: Animal Headbands| Arvest Bank Courtyard

Pet Tag Making with Best Friends | Gallery 3

CBMO Membership Table | Boiler Room

Pet Food Donation Drive | Atrium

11:00 AM – 3:00 PM

DJ Theronious Chunk | Arvest Bank Courtyard

11:30 AM – 2:30 PM

Animal Portraits by Amy Eichler | Gallery 3

12 – 9 PM

Food Trucks | Arvest Bank Courtyard

1 – 3 PM

Adoption Pop-up with Best Friends | Arvest Bank Courtyard

2 – 3 PM

Exhibition Tour: Best in Show | Galleries

8 – 11 PM

After Party with DJ French Ethics | Fermentation Hall

Small fluffy dog on leash stands in front of women's legs looking up at the women

BEST IN SHOW: PETS IN CONTEMPORARY PHOTOGRAPHY

NOV 23, 2024 – APR 13, 2025

Through Best in Show, Momentary visitors will have the opportunity to explore the role that furry (and feathered) friends have played in culture and how they stand in as representations of status, power, loyalty, compassion, and companionship through the perspectives of 25 global artists. Best in Show: Pets in Contemporary Photography is curated by Fotografiska.

Free, no tickets required.