OKLAHOMANS FOR THE ARTS MISSION
To protect and increase public funding for the arts and arts education and to promote policies that support the arts through advocacy, education, and engagement.
OKLAHOMANS FOR THE ARTS VALUES
DIVERSITY, INCLUSION, & ACCESSIBILITY
We embrace diversity and actively work to make the arts and arts education inclusive and accessible to all Oklahomans.
Read our accessibility statement.
COLLABORATION
We collaborate through partnerships to identify needs and develop strategies to promote cultural growth and expression.
ENGAGEMENT
We support Oklahoma communities through dialogue, networking, and educational experiences that promote cultural and artistic expression.
RESEARCH
Our efforts are grounded in research-based programs and models.
IMPACT
The non-profit arts and culture sector area a significant industry in Oklahoma that has a positive economic impact while enhancing quality of life.
EDUCATION
Individuals should have access to arts education. It is essential for healthy development, academic excellence, and mental well-being.
At Oklahomans for the Arts, we believe the arts are more than just creativity they are a practical way to serve our communities.
Whether it’s a local concert at the county fairgrounds or a mural that honors our history, the arts bring people together. They strengthen our sense of community, preserving Okahoma’s stories. In urban areas and rural towns, the arts are a time-tested tradition fueling local pride, small businesses, and the freedom to express what makes us uniquely Oklahoman.