American Myth Exhibit

American Myth is a student-led exhibit which started as a Tulsa Undergraduate Research Challenge (TURC) project. This exhibit represents a deep dive on American myths, stories that have shaped what today is called “America” and its people. The pieces in this collection reflect something that is deeply, truly and comprehensively American in nature and origin, from Indigenous stories to political narratives that frame this land’s history. Join us at 101 Archer to look at myths through five different lenses: Invention/Creation, Cryptids/Fears, Doomsday/Violence, Hope/Heroes, and Reinvention/Resilience.

The project was spearheaded by Emmalie Maez, with research support from fellow TURC students Aeric Beck and Katherine Renteria.

This exhibit runs Friday, Feb. 6–Saturday, April 25, at UTulsa’s 101 Archer in the North Gallery. Our galleries are open Wednesdays through Saturdays from noon until 5 p.m. Special closures for private events will be announced on our social media pages. As always, admission is free.