Sooner State News

The Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center in Enid, Oklahoma, is preparing to unveil a new exhibition titled “A Body of Work: More Than Skin Deep.” This exhibition, featuring art from local tattoo artists, will preview on Friday, April 11, at 5 p.m.

During the event, tattoo artists from Culture Tattoo in Enid and Red Sagas Tattoo Parlor in Woodward will be present to discuss their artwork. Attendees will also have the opportunity to purchase flash tattoos on a first-come, first-serve basis, provided they are at least 18 with a valid ID. Culture Tattoo will accept both cash and card, while Red Sagas will only accept cash.

In conjunction with the new exhibit preview, the event will also feature “Liquid History: Flash & Fizz,” part of the “Museum After Dark” programming. Historical interpreters will guide visitors through the history of sodas, with each tour stop offering a taste of a fizzy beverage or a soda-based concoction. Tickets for “Liquid History” are $30 and available for purchase online, with tours starting every 30 minutes from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Visitors can explore the new exhibit without additional cost, even if choosing to take part in the soda history tours. While tickets for “A Body of Work” are priced at the regular admission rate, they are free for Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center and Oklahoma Historical Society members. After the preview, the exhibit will officially open to the public on Tuesday, April 15.

Both “A Body of Work” and “Liquid History” are open to all ages. Further details and ticket information are available on csrhc.org or by calling 580-237-1907.

The Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center operates under the Oklahoma Historical Society, which seeks to preserve and share the state's history through museums, historic sites, and educational programs. The OHS was founded in 1893 and continues to maintain various historical resources across Oklahoma. More information about the OHS is available at www.okhistory.org.