New Strategic Plan approved

A new Strategic Plan for 2009 - 2014 has been approved by the Oklahoma Arts Council. Please see the new Plan that clearly articulates our vision for the future of the arts in Oklahoma.

Stimulus Funding Information

On February 17, 2009, President Barack Obama signed into law the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 which is designed to jumpstart the economy, create and protect jobs, and invest in key priorities. Find out how this will impact the arts in Oklahoma.

New Deadline for Local Government Challenge Grants May 15

Did you know your local city or county government could be awarded a grant that will help 501 (c) (3) arts organizations in your community?

That's why you should alert your city, county, or town government about this grant opportunity. The grant provides an incentive to localities to contribute local tax revenues to the arts.

Let them know that the city must contact Grants Director Kim McCoy at (405) 521-2040 prior to May 1st, to receive access to our NEW on-line e-grant application.

Kristen Vails
Unscarred by Spur or Rod
East Gallery

Oklahoma City artist Kristen Vails uses the horse as a vehicle for expression, and her work captures the spiritual aspects in nature that relate with the human condition. She describes herself as one of those horse crazy girls whose parents gave in and fulfilled her desire to roam the Oklahoma countryside on horseback. More...

Unscarred by Spur or Rod is currently on display at the State Capitol in the East Gallery located on the 1st floor and is open daily from 8:00-5:30.

Matt Jarvis
China Re-Collections
North Gallery

In Jarvis’ exhibit, China Re-Collections, the artist gives the viewer an insider’s perspective of an ancient land. In July 2006, he spent the month discovering China not as a tourist, but with three Chinese friends. He visited a rural county where he was the first Caucasian there in three years. Jarvis said that he discovered that the country and the people were much different from what he expected. More...

China Re-Collections is currently on display at the State Capitol in the North Gallery located on the 1st floor and is open daily from 8:00-5:30.

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 - Kristen Vails through June 14
North Gallery - Matt Jarvis through May 31
Governor's Gallery - Cotton County Art Council through May 3

East and North Galleries - open daily from 8:00-5:30 - 1st floor
Governor's Gallery - open Monday-Friday from 8:30-5:00 - 2nd floor