Today was one of those days where you stand in awe of Oklahomans who have impacted the state and nation. Recognizing two luminaries-Clara Luper and Hannah Atkins-w/permanent works at the Capitol. Blessed and honored to be a part of this work. Bravo to amazing Oklahoma Arts Council team!

It was energizing, fun + informative to kick off our staff meeting learning more about Bob Wills to prep for the 2nd Bob Wills Day at the Capitol next Monday! Thanks Oklahoma Swing for sharing the history and music legacy of the King of Western Swing w/Oklahoma Arts Council staff!

Trait Thompson and I had a great time on koconews sharing the excitement for Bob Wills Day at the Capitol next Monday! A great collaboration of our agencies - celebrating the arts and history in our state and nation! Oklahoma Arts Council Oklahoma Historical Society

The next generation of Oklahoma Western Swing dancers in the works! Bob Wills Day at the Capitol 2024 ⁦Oklahoma Arts Council⁩ ⁦Oklahoma Historical Society⁩ ⁦OKPOP Museum⁩ ⁦@KCMAAA⁩

What a day! 2024 Bob Wills Day @ Capitol is a wrap and huge success! Thanks to Oklahoma Arts Council, Oklahoma Historical Society + OKPOP Museum staff plus gratitude to Oklahoma Film + Music Office 🎬🎶 and $ support from @KCMAAA! Special thanks to Jay Steagall for OK State Representative and Sen. JoAnna Dossett for co-sponsoring the event w/us!

Welcome Whitney Cross from ⁦Oklahoma City Ballet⁩ to ⁦Rotary Club of Oklahoma City⁩ - love each new club member from our arts sector to leverage our industry’s representation and impact in the city and state!

The five finalists for Oklahoma’s PoetryOutLoud state competition just announced! Headed to the last round! Oklahoma Arts Council Oklahoma A+ Schools Institute Nat'l Endow f/t Arts Poetry Foundation

Getting fired up for Youth Arts Day at the Capitol w/performance (warming up pre ceremony at 10am) by Silver Strings from ⁦Putnam City Schools⁩! ⁦OAEA⁩ ⁦Oklahoma Arts Council⁩

Congrats to Brent Greenwood, the 2024 Red Earth Honored One! So grateful for your commitment to the arts, Native arts and the cultural fabric of our state. You are an incredible artist and such a kind person-so happy that your hard work and commitment are recognized!

For the 17 years that I have worked at the Oklahoma Arts Council, Lou Kerr has been a force for all things art. Her impact in preserving the art treasures at the Capitol and ensuring arts access were unmatched. She will be greatly missed. Prayers and love to her family.

Starting off morning at Greater OKC Chamber event featuring convo b/w Board Chair Teresa Rose and Governor Kevin Stitt talking federal engagement, state policy priorities, and developing this year’s state budget.

Yesterday 500+ artists and arts nonprofit reps came together, expressing our gratitude to state leaders for $10m historic arts ARPA funding! Thanks to our incredible Oklahoma Arts Council team, partners Allied Arts + @artsintulsa, amd advocacy by Oklahomans for the Arts! So grateful!

Congrats to ⁦Oklahoma Arts Institute⁩ for the winning both the grand award and the arts & humanities category at ⁦Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits⁩ ONE Awards! Great to also experience the recognition of great work of ⁦Greenwood Rising⁩ and ⁦Oklahoma Opry⁩ in the a&h category! Way to go ARTS sector!

Congratulations to Paseo Arts District ED Amanda Bleakley and her team and the creative artists/businesses that enrich our communities! Great work City of OKC Mayor Mayor David Holt and Council member James Cooper for investment in streetscapes-in an arts district-engines of economic development!

Today was a historic day at The People’s House w/unveiling of Northwest quadrant (panel 3 of 4) of “Labor Omnia Vincit” by artist Lucas Simmons! Great work ⁦⁦Oklahoma Arts Council⁩ staff, led by our VPA team, showcasing the people, work ethic and diverse industries in NW OK!

A personal interest post - as a lifelong flamenco student, I am excited that this film is being featured tonight OKC Museum of Art as part of the deadCenter Film Festival! So bummed to miss it! dcff.eventive.org/schedule/66329…

Thankful to the greatest generation. In awe of their commitment to democracy and the sacrifices for the free world. Grateful for them this 80th anniversary of D-Day.

Ready to get our kicks on Route 66! Excitement at kickoff and logo reveal led by Route 66 Commission Chairman ⁦⁦Lt. Governor Matt Pinnell⁩, and honorary chairs-all former governors-to share the economic power of tourism (including arts/cultural), powered by the Mother Road!

Oklahoma Arts Council Executive Director Amber Sharples reflects on the life and legacy of Louisa McCune of Kirkpatrick Foundation, a standard-bearing voice in the world of arts and more in Oklahoma. t.e2ma.net/webview/l5pgbm…

A great way to start 2024 Indigenous Peoples’ Day at the State Capitol, hosted by our Oklahoma Arts Council Visual and Public Art team! Special thanks to two artists that led our tour, Sarah Adams (Choctaw Nation) and Lucas Simmons (Cherokee Nation)!