Tulsa Artist Fellowship Installed Rodeo Mural
A new mural featuring twin calf ropers has been unveiled on the Tulsa Artist Fellowship building downtown.
Updated on Sept. 24, 2026 in Rodeo
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The Tulsa Artist Fellowship has installed a new mural titled Brothers in Life and the Arena. Created by artist Adam Davis, the piece depicts twin calf ropers Trenton Whayne and Trevor Whayne.
Why it matters
The mural aims to place imagery of Black boyhood and Western rodeo culture into the public consciousness. It replaces a previous piece based on a 1968 photo of three Black women.
The installation is located at 109 MLK Jr. Blvd. and stands as part of a rotating art series curated by Tatyana Fazlalizadeh.
The players
Adam Davis
He is the artist who created the Brothers in Life and the Arena mural for the fellowship.
Tulsa Artist Fellowship
This organization supports artists and manages public art spaces in downtown Tulsa.
Tatyana Fazlalizadeh
She is the curator responsible for the rotating art series featuring the new mural.
Trenton Whayne
He is a calf roper and one of the twin brothers featured in the new artwork.
Trevor Whayne
He is a calf roper and one of the twin brothers featured in the new artwork.
The details
The mural serves as part of the Road to the Rodeo week of events leading into the 24th annual Demery Family Rodeo. The next mural in this specific series will move away from photography-based art.
Timeline
September 30, 2026: Film screening of Nope at Circle Cinema.
October 2, 2026: First Friday rodeo takeover at the Tulsa Artist Fellowship.
October 3, 2026: Demery Family Rodeo event held in Beggs.
Through December 2026: The mural remains on public display.
Season Trajectory
The installation aligns with the 24th annual Demery Family Rodeo, marking a cultural milestone for regional Western heritage. It highlights the integration of community arts with the broader competitive rodeo circuit.
Residents can view the mural downtown through the end of 2026. Those interested in the rodeo circuit can attend related events throughout the first week of October.
The takeaway
Art installations serve as a vital link between local history and contemporary cultural events. Engaging with these public works helps residents connect more deeply with the specific regional traditions celebrated in their community.
What happens next
The 24th annual Demery Family Rodeo will take place on October 3, 2026, in Beggs, Oklahoma.
Further reading
Learn more about local Western traditions in the Rodeo section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Tulsa Flyer.
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