Exhibits | SMMJA

Upcoming and Current Exhibitions

Nov 19, 2026 - Feb 08, 2027

The Artist Who Captured Eichmann

Explore The Artist Who Captured Eichmann, an exhibition tracing Mossad agent and artist Peter Malkin’s role in capturing Adolf Eichmann and his reflections on memory, justice, and the Holocaust.

Now

Oct 15, 2026 - Sep 30, 2027

Julie Alpert- Paper Window

Julie Alpert: Paper Window transforms the SMMJA Mezzanine through an immersive installation featuring bold patterns, playful forms, and Alpert’s imaginative approach to color, architecture, and space.

Now

May 28, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026

Totally Tumarkin

A series of Igael Tumarkin's prints was recently donated to The Sherwin Miller Museum of Jewish Art by Sam and Rene Sax of Chicago. Come see them on display for the first time!

Now

Apr 23, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026

Tchotchke

Unique and memorable tchotchkes from our collection and from the homes and families of the Jewish Tulsa community.‍

Permanent Exhibitions

Jewish Anime Characters - The Goods, the Bads, the Questionables (VIRTUAL EXHIBIT ONLY)

Believe it or not! This pop-up exhibit presents Jewish characters in Japanese anime.

Jews Rock

What do musical legends Gene Simmons, Neil Diamond, Bob Dylan, Simon & Garfunkel, and Bette Midler have in common? They’re all Jewish!

Synagogues 360

SYNAGOGUES360 provides a visual record of Jewish culture, showing and preserving synagogues through interactive 360-degree panoramic photos.

Past Exhibitions

Michael Knigin: Remembrance 2000 & Anne Frank Series

Michael Knigin's Remembrance 2000 and Anne Frank Series examine the human impact of the Holocaust through layered compositions that combine photography, drawing, painting, collage, and digital processes.

Yaakov Agam

Following the passing of renowned Israeli artist Yaacov Agam (1928–2026), The Sherwin Miller Museum of Jewish Art has reinstalled a selection of works from its permanent collection in tribute to his extraordinary artistic legacy. On view through August 31, 2026, in the Mildred and Julius Sanditen Gallery, the installation features Agamographs and Rainbow Rhythm (1980), one of the Museum's most significant works. Experience Agam's groundbreaking kinetic art, where color, form, and perspective transform with every movement of the viewer.

Growing Up Jewish

Artist Jacqueline Kott-Wolle paints in a fresh palette of color in this exhibition and traces the story of one North American Jewish family through five generations from 1925 to the present.

19th Annual Purim Invitational

Student art competition related to the Jewish holiday of Purim.

Sacred Land

A unique photographic exhibition and publication that captures the soul of Israel, both ancient and contemporary by Legendary American photographer Ralph Gibson and producer Martin Cohen .

Sunrise Sunset | The History and Legacy of "Fiddler on the Roof"

The History and Legacy of "Fiddler on the Roof", an international classic story and production. Learn about —history, Judaica, art, and even set pieces and costumes from this much-loved story.

Theodore Fried: Art in Hiding

The SMMJA is home to the world’s largest collection of work by Jewish-Hungarian painter Theodore Fried.

Bashert: The Art of Jewish Love

Love is in the air! Grab your sweetheart and join us for a celebration of love as depicted by works in our permanent collection.

Temple Israel Songbook Illustrations

Created in 1945, these pieces capture the playful spirit of the era.

Invited to Life

Award-winning author and photographic artist B.A. Van Sise explores the varied and sometimes complicated lives of Holocaust survivors in the United States.

18th Annual Purim Mask Student Exhibit

This annual student exhibit features Oklahoma K-12 student artwork, depicting the masks of Purim, commemorating the day the Jewish people were saved by Queen Esther of Persia.

Modern Day Hatred

Modern Day Hatred examines how racism, antisemitism, homophobia, and other forms of hate have manifested in Oklahoma from the past to the present.

Jacob’s Ladder

Angelic Imagery From Our Collection.

Curator's Curios

Curator, Sofia Thornblad's, all-time favorites in the Museum's collection

Shrine to the Feminine

Featuring the work of Ruth Lebow (of blessed memory) and her son, painter and illustrator, Dave Lebow.

Beyond the Mold: Unpacking Ken Doll's Evolution

Enter the world of American masculinity and pop culture through the lens of the iconic Ken doll and his companions in Beyond the Mold: Unpacking Ken Doll’s Evolution.

Spartan Boys: A Tulsa Jewish Story

In partnership with the Tulsa Air and Space Museum, this historical exhibit is dedicated to the story of The Spartan School of Aeronautics.

Sidney Sheldon: Master Storyteller

Sidney Sheldon (born Sidney Schechtel) was a Jewish American novelist and playwright.

Jewish Anime Characters - The Goods, the Bads, the Questionables (VIRTUAL EXHIBIT ONLY)

Believe it or not! This pop-up exhibit presents Jewish characters in Japanese anime.

Old Country to the Plains: Kosher Pop SK8 Art

New York City artist Steve Marcus created 40 new works specifically for The Sherwin Miller Museum of Jewish Art

Greetings From Israel

Take a trip with us to Israel!

Donna Matles Retrospective

Donna Matles, of blessed memory, was a genuine artist. As a respected artist, jewelry designer, wood turner, and conservator of Judaica, she helped launch the Fenster Gallery, which later became The Sherwin Miller Museum of Jewish Art.

Upon Thy Gates: The Winik Mezuzah Collection

An exciting new exhibition presenting 73 mezuzot showcasing a wide range of styles, materials, and Jewish symbols. The mezuzot were created in places all over the world . . .

Humans of the Holocaust

As the grandson of a Holocaust survivor, Erez Kaganovitz created Humans of the Holocaust project to tell the human story of Holocaust survivors, their children and Jews around the world who are affected by antisemitism today.

Is Barbie Jewish?

Calling all Barbies and Kens! Barbie-mania has hit The SMMJA. This exhibit consists of 25 vintage Barbies and explores the Jewish roots of Barbie and her creator, Ruth Handler, who was born to Jewish immigrants from Poland. But mostly, it's just a fun exhibit!

Exhibitions Sponsored By:

Arts Alliance Tulsa

The Commemoration Fund

The Sharna & Irvin Frank Foundation

The Frank Family Foundation

George Kaiser Family Foundation

The Anne & Henry Zarrow Foundation

The Kirschner Trust

Estelle and Allan Avery

Brian E. Brouse

Lori Frank and LaVonna Reed

Carol Miller

The Legacy of Katharine Penson Miller

Barbara Sylvan

Upcoming and Current Exhibitions

The Artist Who Captured Eichmann

Julie Alpert- Paper Window

Totally Tumarkin

Tchotchke

Permanent Exhibitions

Jewish Anime Characters - The Goods, the Bads, the Questionables (VIRTUAL EXHIBIT ONLY)

Jews Rock

Synagogues 360

Past Exhibitions

Michael Knigin: Remembrance 2000 & Anne Frank Series

Yaakov Agam

Growing Up Jewish

19th Annual Purim Invitational

Sacred Land

Sunrise Sunset | The History and Legacy of "Fiddler on the Roof"

Theodore Fried: Art in Hiding

Bashert: The Art of Jewish Love

Temple Israel Songbook Illustrations

Invited to Life

18th Annual Purim Mask Student Exhibit

Modern Day Hatred

Jacob’s Ladder

Curator's Curios

Shrine to the Feminine

Beyond the Mold: Unpacking Ken Doll's Evolution

Spartan Boys: A Tulsa Jewish Story

Sidney Sheldon: Master Storyteller

Jewish Anime Characters - The Goods, the Bads, the Questionables (VIRTUAL EXHIBIT ONLY)

Old Country to the Plains: Kosher Pop SK8 Art

Greetings From Israel

Donna Matles Retrospective

Upon Thy Gates: The Winik Mezuzah Collection

Humans of the Holocaust

Is Barbie Jewish?

Stories of Survival

Humans of Israel

16th Annual Purim Mask Invitational

Earth, Hand and Fire

Biblical Micro Calligraphy Art

White on Black

Next Year in Jerusalem

Jews and Golf

Besa: A Code of Honor

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