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NORMAN, OKLA. – The Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art will open Cup of Jones, a new venue in its lobby, on Aug. 20. The space, created to replace the traditional museum store, will offer visitors the opportunity to enjoy coffee, hold meetings or study.
“Cup of Jones is a casual, comfortable setting designed for sharing ideas, learning and enjoyment,” said Thomas Brent Smith, Wylodean and Bill Saxon Director of the Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art. “As an integral part of the museum’s effort to enhance the visitor experience, it is designed to be a part of daily life, energizing the museum.”
The venue has partnered with Cow on the Fly, Yellow Dog Coffee Company, Indian Nation Wholesale and the Oklahoma Shirt Company to offer a unique retail experience. Cup of Jones will carry branded merchandise including sweatshirts, T-shirts, hats and tote bags. The store will offer coffee and snacks and seating arrangements to accommodate all needs.
“I am incredibly excited to spearhead this project and cannot wait to welcome museum guests with a warm cup of Jones. This has been a wonderful opportunity to create a cozy and inviting space for everyone to enjoy,” said Lisa Campbell, the museum’s manager of retail and rentals.
The public is invited to celebrate at the grand opening on Tuesday, Aug. 20, from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The event is free and the first 100 guests receive a complimentary coffee voucher.
The Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art, located at 555 Elm Ave. on the OU Norman Campus, operates Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m. The museum is closed on Mondays. Cup of Joes will close 30 minutes before the museum. For accommodations, phone 405-325-4938. Learn more at www.ou.edu/fjjma.
About the University of Oklahoma
Founded in 1890, the University of Oklahoma is a public research university located in Norman, Oklahoma. As the state’s flagship university, OU serves the educational, cultural, economic and health care needs of the state, region and nation. OU was named the state’s highest-ranking university in U.S. News & World Report’s most recent Best Colleges list. For more information about the university, visit ou.edu.
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