Oklahomans for the Arts

From grand symphonies to local performances, the arts enrich our lives and strengthen our communities. 🎻

Join us! Take the pledge today to show your support for the arts in Oklahoma.
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The Arts are a Mental Health Solution. 💙

School leaders looking for effective ways to tackle absenteeism and mental health challenges need to look no further than the arts. Arts classes provide an outlet for expression and stress relief.

#MentalHealth #ArtsEducation

KEY UPDATES
-The NEA announced that during a funding lapse, it will retain staff supporting the National Garden of Heroes and America 250 initiatives.
-This administration dismissed 22 of 26 National Council of Humanities members.

Contact Congress
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#NEA

The arts are a powerful academic tool. This success story proves that integrating creativity into subjects like math and science can dramatically improve student performance and engagement.

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#OKArtsEducation

Request your absentee ballot by November 3rd to vote on candidates, special elections, and propositions. As arts advocates, your voice is crucial in shaping the policies and leadership that impact the arts community. 🎨🎵🎭🗳️

Absentee Ballot Request Deadline: November 3rd

#OFTA

The arts are more than just a creative outlet; they are a vital part of our economy and community. Gina Ellis, with her background in banking, understands this firsthand. She has served as a board member for multiple art non-profit organizations to support their financial deparrtments.

#OFTA

Arts Education is a Policy Solution for Student Challenges. 💡

The arts provide students with crucial outlets and engagement that keep them connected to their education. We must prioritize policies that support these programs.

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#OKArts #OFTA #ArtDesk

Oklahomans for the Arts provides a full suite of advocacy tools and resources designed to help you protect your profession, your classes, your organization, and your arts community.

Take the pledge to be an Okahoman for the Arts today
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#OKforArts

@ReadFrontier article highlights the consequences of Oklahoma's decision to eliminate the fine arts graduation requirement. Oklahoma students deserve art classes that will support them in their careers and social-emotional well being.

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Your passion for the arts is a valuable professional asset! 🎨 Roles from art organizations of all sizes and types are on the job board, making it easy to find a position that fits your goals.

➡️ Find Your Next Role: www.ok4arts.org/job-board

#OKArtsJobs #CreativeCareers #OklahomaOpportunities

While Oklahoma has eliminated the fine arts graduation requirement, we can still make a difference for these students.

We need you to fund arts education advocacy efforts, make a donation today: www.ok4arts.org/donate

#OKArtsEducation #ArtsAdvocacy #OklaomaArtsEducation

Our newsletter is your best resource for staying on top of arts advocacy in Oklahoma.

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Read the full article by @ReadFrontier to understand the profound impact this policy has on the future of Oklahoma, it's workforce, and economy.

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#ArtsEducation #OklahomaArts #OklahomaStudents #OFTA

We believe that every creative, educator, leader, and advocate plays a vital role in building a more creative Oklahoma. The arts strengthen our communities, spark innovation, and enrich our lives.

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Use our three-step guide to turn data from the Arts Education Data Dashboard into impact and advocate effectively for our students. Your informed voice can make a difference. Start advocating today, visit the Oklahoma Arts Data Dashboard on our website! www.ok4arts.org/arts-ed

We are falling behind our neighboring states. This isn't just a statistic; it's a call to action.

Advocate for our students by donating to support arts education advocacy.
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#OklahomaArtsEducation #ArtsAdvocacy #OK4Arts

Post your job where the arts professionals are looking. Our job board is a resource for connecting with passionate, qualified candidates who are dedicated to the arts in Oklahoma.

➡️ Post a Job: www.ok4arts.org/job-board

#OKforArts #Hiring #ArtsNonprofits #ArtsJobs #OklahomaJobs

Don't Wait for the Vote. Bring the Arts to Them! Seeing a student’s creativity, an artist’s passion, and a community’s engagement tells the other half of the story that data can't capture. It personalizes the issue and shows them the importance of it in their community. #OFTA

116,943 students in Oklahoma have started school without arts education. This isn't just a number, it's a missed opportunity for academic success, higher test scores, and lower dropout rates.

Learn more about arts education access in Oklahoma 👇
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#OklahomaArtsEducation

This September, Congress will vote on the FY'26 Interior Appropriations bills, and we anticipate floor amendments that could seek to cut funding for the NEA and NEH. Sign up for our newsletter today to receive all our advocacy alerts!
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A New Benefit for Our Members! Did you know that posting on the Oklahomans for the Arts Job Board is a free member benefit? We created this resource to help you find the best talent and strengthen our statewide arts community.

➡️ Post Your Opening: www.ok4arts.org/job-board

#OFTA

We are celebrating a groundbreaking and historic moment for Oklahoma's arts and culture with the world premiere of "Loksi' Shaali'," the first opera ever composed entirely in an American Indian language!

#OKforArts #M-AAA #ChickasawNation

M-AAA's support is a powerful driver for our local creative sector, these funds strengthen our communities by supporting:
🎨 Local artists through professional development
🎭 Museum exhibitions
🎶 Creative projects and performances

Thank you, M-AAA, for supporting the arts!

Inspired by the program, Trey took action and founded the Johnston County Arts Council, a new nonprofit dedicated to supporting local arts projects.

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#LeadershipArts #OKforArts #JohnstonCounty

If you love Oklahoma's creative community, it's time to stand up! Your voice is powerful. Join other creative Oklahomans committed to ensuring the arts thrive for generations to come. Take the Pledge Now! secure.everyaction.com/CTPULr5BbESh...

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As a new school year begins, thousands of Oklahoma students are starting school without any art classes. 🏫🎨

Explore the dashboard, understand the impact, and use this data to make a difference this school year! www.ok4arts.org/oklahoma-art...

#OKArtsEducation #OklahomaStudents

I am an Oklahoman for the Arts. Are you? ✨

Become a member today to make a tangible difference supporting the arts in Oklahoma:
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In a recent article by The Oklahoman, our Executive Director, Danielle Ezell, spoke out on the critical need to protect the Oklahoma Arts Council's budget and federal funding for the arts.

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Oklahomans for the Arts believes we must "increase, not decrease or merely maintain funding," to ensure our state's arts and culture sector continues to thrive.

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#OKforArts #SupportTheArts #CommunityImpact #RuralOklahoma

The Oklahoma Arts Education Data Dashboard is your go-to resource for understanding arts education in our state. 📊🎨

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