OKLAHOMANS FOR THE ARTS

We advocate to protect, support, and advance the arts for all Oklahomans.

As the voice for the state’s arts and culture sector, we work with policymakers and elected officials to highlight how pro-arts policies, public funding for the arts, and arts education strengthen our communities.

Monthly Arts Advocacy Webinar

In this webinar, we will take a look at legislation affecting the arts community.
Register for the webinar to stay up to date on how you can protect and increase funding for the Oklahoma arts community!
February 18, 2026 from 10-10:30 am
National Arts Education Week

The dashboard is a roadmap for change. This free resource provides detailed information on every district, school, and student in Oklahoma. It’s a tool that puts the facts directly into the hands of parents, educators, and elected officials, giving them what they need to advocate effectively.
Become an Oklahoman for the Arts

Oklahomans for the Arts is building a statewide community of creatives, educators, leaders, and advocates who believe in the power of the arts to strengthen our communities.

We provide resources to contact your legislator, advocacy updates, and voter resources. Explore our advocacy tools
Oklahoma’s arts and culture non-profits generated direct economic activity of $872,830,000.00 and 42,292 jobs. Making the arts and culture industry more profitable in Oklahoma than the Agriculture and Forestry industry. Learn more about how the arts contribute to the Oklahoma economy.
The dashboard measures every district, every school, and every student’s access to the arts. The specific data provided in the data dashboard allows advocates, teachers, and non-profits know where to start to make a difference. Learn how to advocate with the arts education data dashboard.
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