Oklahomans for the Arts

Why your vote matters for the arts... Education: The State Superintendent has a direct hand in prioritizing arts education Budget Influence: Our Governor and State Legislators set the budget for the Oklahoma Arts Council funding that fuels our arts organizations #OKVotes

Connect policy to people, invite your elected officials to your art event! Seeing the value of the arts firsthand from the jobs created and the community connections forged, it is one of the most powerful form of advocacy. #OKforArts #ArtsInOklahoma #AdvocacyInAction

Ashleigh Robinson, director of development & public affairs at Bethany Children’s, says, “Gaining the skills and language to share their experiences is healing in many ways.” That’s the power of the arts — not just what they create, but what they make possible. #ArtsEducation

What did the 4th of July look like over 200 yrs. ago? From our earliest days, Americans have gathered in public spaces to celebrate through music, art, and community gatherings. Our celebrations, concerts, and public art events are the spaces where community is built.

The A-Corp model would... ✨ Allowing creators to accept financial investment w/out giving up creative control 🔒 Protecting intellectual property so copyrights stay with the artist, even if the business dissolves If this would benefit you, tell us! #CreativeEconomy #ACorp

We were excited to attend and help sponsor the Oklahoma Fine Arts Summer Academy! This incredible program brings educators from every corner of our state together for hands-on professional development, fresh ideas, and renewed inspiration to bring back to their classrooms. 🖌️🎭🎶

For Pamela Winters, the arts begin with observation — and connection. Whether through a painting, a sculpture or a public space, the arts shape how we see, think and connect to the places we call home. Join Pamela and others across Oklahoma who believe in the power of the arts.

What keeps an arts program thriving, even when challenges arise? 🎼🏫 Advocating for the arts supports every school board, administrator, and community to have the funding and resources they need to keep these traditions alive for the next generation. #ArtsEducation #OFTA

This historic lithograph reminds us that language, graphic design, and storytelling are powerful tools. As we countdown to America 250, we celebrate the Native American thinkers, creators, and educators whose contributions continue to shape Oklahoma. #CherokeeNation #America250

For Shannon Lockwood, the arts teach something students don’t often learn elsewhere: how to keep going when it’s hard. “In music, the standard isn’t just getting by. It’s doing something well,” Lockwood says. Those lessons shape how students approach school, careers and life.

Arts education isn't a "nice-to-have" it's a proven driver of student success. Research shows students engaged in the arts have higher test scores, stronger graduation rates, and better social-emotional skills. Learn more 👇️ ok4arts.org/oklahoma-arts-ed… #OklahomaEducation #OFTA

When we invest in the arts, we invest in the American worker, their story, and community. During the darkest days of the Dust Bowl and the Depression, it was federal and state arts funding (like the WPA) that kept our creative workforce employed, documenting life at the time.

Building strong, widespread support from consumers and legislators across Oklahoma to pass the Oklahoma Fraud and Ticketing Accountability Act (OFTA), we can have common-sense consumer protections at our favorite venues. This is about protecting our local music scene. #OFTA

For Bobby Martin (Muscogee Nation), the arts are about impact He created a mural for the Muscogee Nation that was installed in a healthcare facility in Tulsa a place where people now encounter their history and culture during moments of healing Read more ok4arts.org/oklahomans-for-t…

Art is woven into the fabric of our nation. Creative expression has always been how Americans process their history, share their struggles, and celebrate. Quilt, Eagle pattern ca. 1837-50 Source: The Met Open Access #America250 #OFTA #AmericanHistory #TextileArt

A healthy creative economy relies on real people being able to fill seats. We are encouraged to see leaders across the country coming together to advocate for fairness and consumer protection in the arts. Read more about these crucial reforms: ok4arts.org/advocacy-updates #OFTA

Shirley Quaid didn’t grow up with access to the arts at home Access to arts ed allows students to explore, build confidence and develop critical thinking skills that last a lifetime Join Shirley and others working to ensure Oklahoma students ok4arts.org/oklahomans-for-t… #OFTA

As we head toward the 4th of July, we celebrate the architects and artists who designed the buildings where policy and progress happen. 🏛️📜 Architectural Drawing of the United States Capitol Dome (1859) by Thomas Ustick Walter Source: The Library of Congress #America250 #OFTA

Both legislators framed their proposals not as an attempt to control markets wholesale, but as a response to conduct they say distorts those markets and misleads the public. Read the article: ok4arts.org/advocacy-updates #OFTA #TicketingAccountability #TicketingBots

These races choose the candidates for Governor, State Superintendent, and our State Legislature. Why your vote on matters... -Statewide Funding: Our state leaders decide the budget for the Oklahoma Arts Council, which fuels programs in all 77 counties. #OKVotes #ArtsAdvocacy