Oklahomans for the Arts

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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#IAmAnOklahomanForTheArts #OKforArts #SupportTheArts

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.

Read the full article here: tinyurl.com/347x5hyh

#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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#OKArtsEducation #ArtsAdvocacy #OklahomaStudents

URGENT ACTION NEEDED: Tell Oklahoma Senators to Protect Arts & Humanities Funding! 🚨 Federal support for the NEA and the NEH is facing a proposed 35% cut in FY 2026. Take action today, visit OK4Arts.org/Federal-Advocacy for easy-to-use email templates and resources.

#ProtectTheArts

Join OFTA's Advocacy Committee! 🎤✨

It's a powerful way to connect, contribute, and shape the future of creativity in our state.

Learn more and sign up to lend your voice!
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#SupportTheArts #OKArtsAdvocacy #CommunityAction #VolunteerOpportunity

Your voice matters, and today, you have the choice to use it to stand up for the arts, culture, and heritage that shape Oklahoma.

Sign the petition urging Rep. Tom Cole to fully fund the NEA and NEH in FY 2026. Sign the petition here 👇 www.ok4arts.org/federal-advo...

#ProtectTheNEA

Your voice matters, and today, you have the choice to use it to stand up for the arts, culture, and heritage that shape Oklahoma.

Now the time to act 📣
Sign the petition urging Rep. Tom Cole to fully fund the NEA and NEH in FY 2026. www.ok4arts.org/federal-advo...

#ProtectTheNEA

Tomorrow, June 11th is our final Arts Advocacy in Session webinar 🎭

Your voice for the arts is still extremely important as we are trying to protect funding for the arts. Learn what you can do to support the arts by attending the webinar!

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Being an arts advocate, our work isn't over yet. Join us for our final Arts Advocacy in Session webinar on June 11 from 1-1:30 as we review this year and talk about what comes next. 🎨🏛️

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#OK4Arts #SupportTheArts

As Oklahoma’s regular legislative session winds down, this will be our final webinar of the season. Join us on 6/11 from 1:00–1:30 PM for a recap of this session’s key moments and a look ahead at what arts advocacy will involve during the interim.
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Melissa Griggs Hendricks and Candace Chao’s 100+ Thunder murals is more than paint, it's a tribute to our city's creativity! The arts provide us with ways to celebrate together and enrich our community. Let's keep cheering on the Thunder tonight 💙
#OK4Arts #OKCThunder #PublicArt

Do you want to make a real impact in Oklahoma’s arts community? 🎨🎭

Join Oklahomans for the Arts’ Volunteer Corps and get updates on opportunities to support the arts across the state!

Join today and help the arts thrive! 💛
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#VolunteerForTheArts

Are you passionate about the power of creativity in our communities? Do you believe the arts are essential to Oklahoma’s identity, economy, and future? Then you’re already one of us.

Sign up to be an Oklahoman for the Arts today: www.ok4arts.org/oklahomans-f...

If you were unable to attend or would like to revisit the conversation, the full recording is now available on our YouTube channel

During the webinar, we discussed:
• Projected NEA funding cuts and what they mean for our communities
• Tips for navigating grant writing
& more

This is not just an arts issue. It’s a broad, compounding threat to Oklahoma’s identity, economy, and future.

Read the full article at: www.ok4arts.org/advocacy-upd...

#OK4Arts #ArtsAdvocacy

Register now for OFTA's Emergency Arts Advocacy webinar this afternoon from 3-4 pm 📣 secure.everyaction.com/PAXmoXWzsUm9...

Arts funding is under serious threat with recent cuts to the NEA, NEH, and IMLS, the future of arts programming in Oklahoma is at risk. Now is the time to act.

#OK4Arts

This is an urgent webinar designed for arts leaders and board members who want to fight back with practical, effective advocacy. Sign up now, staying informed makes a difference 👇https://secure.everyaction.com/PAXmoXWzsUm9L3jKhU06zw2

#OK4Arts #ArtsAdvocacy

Arts funding is under serious threat with recent cuts to the NEA, NEH, and IMLS, the future of arts programming in OK is at risk. Join us 5/5 from 3–4 for a webinar designed for arts leaders and board members who want to fight back with practical advocacy. secure.everyaction.com/PAXmoXWzsUm9...

From the stage to the court, the arts are all around us! We loved seeing the OKC Thunder dancers and Oklahoma City Ballet together at Arts & Culture Day. 💃🏀

It's our turn to support the Thunder! The arts community will be cheering y'all on tonight 💙

#ThunderUp #OK4Arts

The President’s proposed budget eliminates funding for the National Endowment for the Arts, National Endowment for the Humanities, and Institute of Museum and Library Services.

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Bidding closes tomorrow at midnight, it's your last chance to own this Zonly Looman painting and support advocting for the arts! 🖼️📣

All proceeds from the painting will go towards advocating for the arts in Oklahoma! Submit your bid now 👇 givebutter.com/c/tI1Trq/auc...

#OK4Arts

See Zonly Looman's Painting at Full Circle Bookstore 🖼️👀

The auction is live for 8 more days, and all proceeds from the painting will go towards advocating for the arts in Oklahoma! Submit your bid now 👇 givebutter.com/c/tI1Trq/auc...

#ArtAuction #OK4Arts

Auction for Zonly Looman's Painting is LIVE

Painted live at the Oklahoma State Capitol during Oklahomans for the Arts' 2025 Arts & Culture Day, this abstract buffalo is a powerful tribute to Oklahoma’s creative spirit.

Bidding is only open for 11 days! givebutter.com/c/tI1Trq/auc...

To all our advocates, artists, educators, administrators, and supporters, thank you for attending Arts & Culture Day! An incredible display of artwork and creativity that captured the arts community in Oklahoma.

We can’t wait to advocate with you next year!

#ArtsDay #OK4Arts

Join us on Thursday, April 17, from 8 AM - 12 PM at the Oklahoma State Capitol for a morning of advocacy, learning, creating, performances, and connection, all in support of the arts and culture sector!

Register now! 👇 secure.everyaction.com/6UMQfjiIZkqi...

#ArtsAndCultureDay #OK4Arts

We need you to volunteer at Arts and Culture Day! 📣

Sign up for a one-hour shift between 8-12 to help with...
"OK4Arts" friendship bracelets
Card writing to the legislators
Content creation

Sign up here: www.signupgenius.com/go/20F094CAF...

#ArtsAndCultureDay #OKCVolunteer #OK4Arts

Advocate for the Arts and Culture sector at Arts & Culture Day on April 17th from 8-12

Buy yourself and a legislator breakfast from Kam's Kookery when you register!

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#ArtsAndCultureDay #OK4Arts

Buy breakfast for yourself and a legislator helping us connect with as many lawmakers as possible!

$15 for your breakfast and $15 for a legsilator's breakfast 🥐🍓

Register now & add breakfast 👉 secure.everyaction.com/6UMQfjiIZkqi...

#ArtsCultureDay #OK4Arts