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First Impressions: Josh Waddell's Rise of the Robots

July 1, 2026 at 6 p.m.

Photo 1 of First Impressions: Josh Waddell's Rise of the Robots.
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  • Opening reception July 1st from 6-8pm
  • Visit the robots July 1-31st in the Lyon Gallery during business hours

The Lyon Gallery is thrilled to host "Rise of the Robots," a milestone first solo exhibition by assemblage artist Josh Waddell, kicking off on July 1 with an opening reception from 6 to 8 p.m. featuring catering by The Eatery, a cash bar, and live music. The exhibition showcases over 20 unique, physical, and nostalgic robotic sculptures ranging from a few inches to six feet tall, all masterfully crafted from discarded, vintage technology. These quirky, cyberpunk, yet deeply tender "time capsules" launch The Center's new First Impressions gallery series—a grant-funded initiative with support from:

The Arvest Foundation, Bartlesville Community Foundation, and the Lincoln Community Foundation.

For more information, see this article from The Wiley Post

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