"The Arts Mean Business"
Economic Impact Study released
The Oklahoma Arts Council has released findings from a new study that shows the economic impact of the arts in Oklahoma. This report shows that the nonprofit arts and culture industry generated $314.8 million in local economic activity in the State of Oklahoma during 2008-2009.
“The arts mean business for Oklahoma,” said Suzanne Tate, executive director of the Oklahoma Arts Council. “As the official state agency for the support and development of the arts in Oklahoma, this study demonstrates what we see on a daily basis. Local communities that support the arts and culture reap the benefits through jobs, generate tax revenue and increased tourism.”
Find the full report available here.
Deadline approaching for FY2011
Organizational Support Applications
March 15th is the deadline for all FY 2011 Organizational Support applications. No extensions will be granted. To access a preview of the required application and support materials as well as other information, see the Organizational Support Grant page. Please contact Kim McCoy at (405) 521-2040 if you have questions.
Julie Miller Grasslands & Waterways
Sapulpa painter Julie Miller has never wanted to stay within the lines. Her painterly style was born early as a young girl coloring pictures of clowns for her grandmother. While her sister’s picture was neat and orderly, Miller’s was loose and expressive. After many years of practice and education in the arts, Miller’s style is now a fine-tuned and sophisticated version of her original artistic endeavor. More...
Grasslands & Waterways
Oklahoma State Capitol, Governor's Gallery, 2nd floor
Monday-Friday from 8:00-5:00
The Big Read - Now accepting applications
The Big Read is accepting applications from nonprofit organizations to conduct month-long, community-wide reads between September 2010 and June 2011. Organizations selected to participate in The Big Read will receive a grant ranging from $2,500 to $20,000 and more. Approximately 75 organizations from across the country will be selected by a panel of experts. Find Guidelines & application instructions at The Big Read website or call Arts Midwest at 612.238.8010.
Oklahoma Arts Organizations Receive Stimulus Funds
The Oklahoma Arts Council has awarded 16 nonprofit arts organizations with federal stimulus funds to protect jobs in the state’s arts community. See the list of Oklahoma organizations here as well as two organizations awarded grants directly from the National Endowment for the Arts.
Oklahoma artists' work on display at State Capitol
Curated by the Oklahoma Arts Council, three galleries
at the Oklahoma State Capitol showcase works of art by Oklahoma artists.
East Gallery - Ryan Cunningham through March 14
North Gallery - Mike Klemme through March 7
Governor's Gallery - Julie Miller through April 4
East and
North Galleries - open daily from 8:00-6:00 - 1st floor
Governor's Gallery - open Monday-Friday from 8:00-5:00 - 2nd floor