Exhibit C Gallery to open multi-use art space in the Horizons District

Oklahoma City, OK— Chickasaw Nation-owned Exhibit C Gallery will open a new 10,000-square-foot multi-use gallery space in 2025 within the Horizons District.

Exhibit C Gallery is a First American retail gallery, opened in 2014, with a mission of showcasing and celebrating First American artists to the 21.4 million visitors to Oklahoma City each year. In 2025, the Chickasaw Nation plans to relocate Exhibit C Gallery adjacent to the First Americans Museum (FAM) and OKANA Resort & Indoor Waterpark.

The reimagined First American retail gallery will feature a multi-use gallery space and up to seven rental art studios for native artists. The gallery space will work collaboratively to partner with FAM to complement the programs and activities already at the museum.

The artist studio suites will be exclusively available to First American artists who want to rent space to research, develop and create their art in a collective area. The studios will create an immersive experience where visitors will be able to watch and interact with the artists as they create their art, giving guests a glimpse into the artists' creative processes and creating moments of personal connection.

Exhibit C Gallery will continue to showcase First American artwork in rotating exhibits while adding an enhanced experience for the visitor. Immersive educational opportunities will be programmed throughout the year to allow visitors to have an interactive arts and cultural learning experience.

In addition to the art within the walls, the exterior of the building will showcase First American art, starting at the main entrance. The work of Chickasaw contemporary artist Addison Karl was commissioned for the entranceway façade. The entry is symbolic of nature and references indigenous pottery, mound sites, effigies, carvings and rich artwork.

“In the intricate interplay of forms and symbols within this artwork, we forge a powerful visual and spiritual connection between generations. It becomes a bridge that spans time, offering us glimpses into the visual world our ancestors inhabited and continue to contribute to through our hands and voices,” said Contemporary Artist Addison Karl. “What's more, by reintegrating our visual language into the very essence of this new building's façade, we make a resounding statement about the vibrancy and ongoing vitality of our culture. We celebrate the fact that our artistic traditions are not stagnant relics confined to history but living, breathing forces that continue to shape and inspire us today. It is a testament to our people's resilience, adaptability, and our unwavering connection to the ancestral roots that anchor us.”

Exhibit C Gallery showcases dozens of First American artists at its current Bricktown site. The new location will double in size, opening the door for an even great number of First American artists to exhibit their exceptional creations.

The reimagined Exhibit C Gallery will also be available for special event rental to the public.

“With the relocation of Exhibit C Gallery to the Horizons District, in collaboration with FAM and OKANA, our goal is to make this district of Oklahoma City the top First American destination in the United States,” said Chickasaw Nation Director of Tourism Paige Williams Shepherd. “Exhibit C Gallery looks forward to working with our partners and the district as it evolves to bring millions of visitors to the community.”

The Chickasaw Nation recently received the Tribal Tourism Grant from the Indian Affairs Office of Indian Economic Development to create a business plan for the new Exhibit C Gallery to ensure it provides an innovative approach to showcasing First American heritage and culture.

The relocated Exhibit C Gallery is part of the new Horizons District along the downtown riverfront shores. The FAM and the upcoming OKANA will be the anchor attractions for the new district. The resort, set to open in early 2025, will include a

family entertainment center, 100,000-square-foot indoor waterpark, retail outlets and restaurants,

39,000 square feet of conference center space, a spa and 1,500-seat amphitheater.

Exhibit C Gallery is expected to relocate in 2025. The location in Bricktown Oklahoma City will close upon

relocation. For more information on Exhibit C Gallery, visit www.ExhibitCGallery.com.