Bolt Tower dedicated at OKC Fair Park

Published on January 06, 2026

A 72-foot landmark sculpture, “Bolt Tower,” that includes a 3D-printed time capsule filled with people’s photos and memories of the State Fair, was dedicated today at OKC Fair Park.

The sculpture pays tribute to OKC Fair Park’s 118-year history, including the livestock shows, 89er games, concerts, sporting events, the monorail and the old space tower. The artwork was created by Jenny Sabin Studio and is located between the Bennett Event Center and the OG&E Coliseum.

“With the tremendous number of shows that call OKC Fair Park home, this massive sculpture creates a new landmark for all to enjoy,” Kirk Slaughter, President & CEO of Oklahoma State Fair, Inc., said. “The fact that the sculpture and the artist team worked to preserve and highlight Fair Park’s history means a lot to the large variety of local, domestic and international visitors that come through the property annually.”

At night, the sculpture is illuminated in red, pink, blue, purple, and green hues, making it a centerpiece during the annual State Fair and during the numerous evening events held year-round at the fairgrounds.

“Bolt Tower is a 72-foot-tall landmark and tensegrity structure designed to spark curiosity, celebrate community, and bring fresh energy to OKC Fair Park,” Jenny Sabin said. “Inspired by the playful mid-century sculptures once found at Fair Park, the tower connects past and present—honoring cherished memories through an integrated time capsule while looking toward the future. Made with innovative materials and generative design techniques, the structure is both lightweight and striking in scale. By day, Bolt Tower catches the eye with its bold form and colorful presence. By night, it comes alive with glowing light and shifting colors, creating a welcoming beacon for visitors. As both a meeting point and an icon, Bolt Tower embodies Oklahoma City’s creativity and spirit, offering locals and visitors alike a vibrant new symbol of Fair Park.”

Jenny Sabin Studio is an experimental architecture studio based in Ithaca, New York. The studio investigates the intersections of architecture and science and applies insights and theories from biology and mathematics to the design, fabrication, and production of material structures and spatial interventions. The studio’s portfolio includes clients such as Nike Inc., Cooper Hewitt Design Museum, MoMA, Google Inc., the American Philosophical Society Museum and Microsoft Research.

The sculpture was funded through Oklahoma City’s 1% for Art program as part of the voter-approved MAPS 4 construction of the new OG&E Coliseum.

About 1% for Art

The 1% for Art ordinance requires 1% of the construction budget for City of OKC buildings, parks and trails to be set aside for public art. The art selection process in OKC is resident-driven from beginning to end. From the first selection committee meetings to final approval by the City Council, at least thirty residents are directly involved in the choice, plus another 10-20 advisors and City Staff. Artists interested in learning how to be considered for art selection should email okcarts@okc.gov. Visit okc.gov/arts to learn more about the Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs and the 1% for Art Ordinance.

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