OKPOP Museum

OKPOP and the OKPOP Foundation mourn the loss of our dear friend and supporter, John Reaves.

A true champion of the arts, John had a deep passion for local music and an enduring love for Oklahoma’s film, music, and creative communities. When the OKPOP Phase II Capital Campaign first began, John and Leigh were among the very first to step forward. Their early belief and generous support helped lay the groundwork to ensure our state’s rich artistic heritage and homegrown talent are forever celebrated.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude, and deepest condolences to Leigh, Claire, and the entire Reaves family.

In case you missed it, check out this article from TulsaPeople Magazine about Tom Kenny's visit to OKPOP last week!

‘Are you ready, kids?’ Tom Kenny and Derek Drymon discuss Stephen Hillenburg's creative impact and the enduring legacy of ‘SpongeBob’ On Aug. 7, OKPOP hosted a preview of their collection “The Creative Impact of Stephen Hillenburg,” celebrating the Oklahoma-born creator of “SpongeBob SquarePants” and his influence on animation, comedy and

We wanted to wish a happy birthday to legendary songwriter and composer Jimmy Webb!

Webb was born on this day in 1946 in Elk City, Oklahoma, and is known for writing hits like "Wichita Lineman," "Up, Up and Away," "By the Time I Get to Phoenix," "MacArthur Park," and many others.

In case you missed it, check out this article from the Tulsa World about Tom Kenny's visit to OKPOP last week!

'SpongeBob SquarePants' figures draw sold-out crowd to OKPOP Tom Kenny, the voice of SpongeBob SquarePants, and Derek Drymon, creative director of the “SpongeBob SquarePants” series and co-wrote and co-produced the first feature length movie, were in town for Oklahoma Comic Con.

Though we're a couple of generations removed from his fame, Tom Mix was one of the biggest Hollywood stars of the silent film era. Though born in Pennsylvania, he lived for many years in Oklahoma, working as a bartender, marshal, and as a performer with the Miller Brothers 101 Ranch. He lived in Oklahoma for the better part of a decade, having called Guthrie, Dewey, and Ponca City home at some point or another.

We had a great time on Friday, and we hope you all did, too!

Tom Kenny, the voice of SpongeBob Squarepants, and Derek Drymon, creative director and executive producer for the show, visited OKPOP to celebrate the creative impact of Oklahoman and SpongeBob SquarePants creator, Stephen Hillenburg.

📸: Scheffel Photography

We’re deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Oklahoma songwriting legend Terry “Buffalo” Ware.

A gifted songwriter, guitarist, and collaborator, Buffalo helped shape Oklahoma’s rich musical legacy through decades of creativity, generosity, and quiet excellence. We were honored to sit down with him and preserve his story through an oral history interview for the Oklahoma Historical Society archives and future OKPOP exhibits.

If you’re looking for a meaningful way to celebrate his remarkable life and career, we encourage you to seek out his memoir, Man with Guitar and Amp: A Sideman’s Memoir, released just last month. It’s a fitting reflection on a life spent making music, supporting fellow artists, and leaving an enduring mark on countless songs and stages.

Our thoughts are with his family, friends, collaborators, and the many musicians whose lives he touched.

Thank you, Buffalo, for the music, the stories, and the legacy you leave behind. 🎸 Terry Ware

For those still interested in our event on August 7th, the Creative Impact of Stephen Hillenburg, the reserved tickets are sold out, but we are still happy to have you come to see the collection, meet Tom Kenny and Derek Drymon, and hang out with us for the panel discussion. It just might be a standing room only sort of situation!

We'll see you then!