Arts Council of Okc

The Arts Council of Oklahoma City is a private 501 C(3) organization that is dedicated to bringing the arts and the community together through free or low-cost cultural events and a variety of arts outreach activities that impact under-served populations.

The idea of bringing the arts and the community together began in 1967 with the Festival of the Arts. In the past 40 years, the Arts Council has grown to present some the community's favorite events and performances, including Opening Night, WinterTales Storytelling Festival, and Sunday Twilight Concerts. The Arts Council's Community Arts Programs teach Oklahoma City's youngest and most under-served artists to dance, sing, sculpt, paint, create and interact with professional of their crafts. Our newest addition, Out of the Box, is a series of street performances, bringing the performing arts to Oklahoma City's busiest urban areas.

The key to the Arts Council's success is the use of volunteers. When serving audiences as large as 50,000 to 750,000 people, it is crucial to have passionate and capable volunteers. Annual events are planned year-round using staff and volunteer resources to insure they are well-planned and well-promoted.

Our programming exposes nearly 1 million people to the arts each year. The projects of the Arts Council of Oklahoma City are diverse in many ways. We bring a wide range of art forms to the community- music performance, visual art displays, interactive art exhibits, and arts education. We also attract a diverse audience. Thanks to our free or low-cost admissions, people from all corners of the community are able to attend our programs and events and experience the arts.

The Arts Council’s projects are long-standing events that bring people together. Our events, like Festival of the Arts and Opening Night, are anticipated by the community each year and drive citizens to the heart of our city. These projects are something the residents of Oklahoma City are proud of and enjoy visiting each year. Most importantly, these projects help our city learn to experience, appreciate, and love art.