Landmark sculpture unveiled at OKC Fair Park

Published on September 11, 2025

OK State Fair goers are invited to be some of the first to see the newly installed “Bolt Tower” at OKC Fair Park. The City of Oklahoma City commissioned Jenny Sabin Studio to create the 72-foot landmark sculpture.

“Bolt Tower” can be found between the Bennett Event Center and the OG&E Coliseum. The sculpture pays tribute to OKC Fair Park's 118-year history, including the livestock shows, 89er games, concerts, sporting events, monorail and space tower.

“With thousands of visitors coming to OKC Fair Park each month, this massive sculpture creates a new landmark,” Kirk Slaughter, President & CEO of Oklahoma State Fair, Inc., said. “The fact that the sculpture and the artist team worked to preserve and highlight the Fair Park's history means a lot to our long-time show partners and residents.”

In continuing with the homage to Fair Park's history, Jenny Sabin Studio invites the public to share cherished Fair Park photos and memories. Submit photos at https://tally.so/r/3yjqqB by Tuesday, Sept. 30. The submitted photos will be permanently stored in a 3D-printed time capsule at the base of “Bolt Tower.”

“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 while looking toward the future. Made with innovative materials and 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 and the American Philosophical Society Museum.

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

About 1% for the Arts
The 1% for Arts 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 Arts Ordinance.

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