Making Memories: A Day with EOC Technology Center at OKCMOA
Making Memories: A Day with EOC Technology Center at OKCMOA
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Publish Date: 2026-03-25 19:42:00
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OKLAHOMA CITY –
At the Oklahoma City Museum of Art there are lots of really cool exhibitions, but today they are making art and making memories.
It was a day of learning to appreciate art for the clients at EOC Technology Center in Choctaw.
“So, we take care of individuals with disabilities and our aging senior population,” said Joel Bain with EOC Technology Center in Choctaw.
For caretakers, the center provides a safe place for their loved ones when they can’t be there.
“So, we provide respite care, for families that need to work, that need to take care of their land, that just truly need some time to take care of their needs,” said Bain.
One of their activities is a quarterly trip to the museum.
“They get to come, take a tour of the museum, socialize, meet other people, and then create so art that they get to take with them,” said Jackie Nelson, art teacher with the Oklahoma City Museum of Art.
The program is called Making Memories, and it is accomplishing just that.
“You paint anyway you want; there’s no wrong way to do it,” said Nelson.
Many of the artists were locked into their work, while others had concerns, well, of more importance.
“It’s J-dub, J-Will, Andrew Wiggins, Chet Holmgren,” said EOC client Kyle.
As the class went on, Sarah taught me that it doesn’t take sight to create a masterpiece.
“Yes, I want the tip white, and then, center piece yellow,” said EOC client Sarah.
“They’re able to create and have fun with everything that they do,” said Bain.
For information about the Making Memories program visit www.okcmoa.com Or email [email protected]
