Oklahoma Arts Council News
Fausser, Tanenbaums to Receive Governor's Award During January 20 Ceremony
Jean Ann Fausser of Tulsa and Richard and Glenna Tanenbaum of Oklahoma City will receive the distinguished Governor's Award during the 46th Oklahoma Governor's Arts Awards on January 20. Presented by the Oklahoma Arts Council and Lieutenant Governor Matt Pinnell, the awards will recognize 21 honorees in various categories for their outstanding work in the arts.
Statewide Arts and Health Summit to Take Place May 21
Planning for a special statewide summit specific to arts and health is currently underway. Organized by the Oklahoma Arts Council, the one-day event will take place May 21 at the University of Oklahoma's OU Health campus in Oklahoma City and will feature national and local speakers who are shaping the growing intersection of arts and health.
Back to School: Our Grants for Your Classroom this Spring
With students heading back to school soon for the spring semester, January is the ideal time for educators to consider applying for fiscal year 2026 Oklahoma Arts Council grant funding.
NEA Announces Special America250 Grant Opportunity for Featuring Military Bands
As America prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday in 2026, the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) has announced a special grant opportunity. Nonprofit organizations, units of state and local government, and federally recognized tribes with at least five years of arts programming history can apply for $10,000 to $20,000 in funding for projects that feature performances and/or educational programming with a U.S. military band.