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Since 1971, Allied Arts has served as central Oklahoma’s only united arts fund – providing critical funding, advocacy and other resources to leading cultural nonprofits. Over the course of its history, Allied Arts has grown to count more than 40 arts groups under its umbrella.
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Allied Arts Recognizes Leaders
Allied Arts would like to thank community leaders for championing the arts in Oklahoma City. Their support has been vital as we work to enrich lives through the advancement of the arts.
Honorary Chairs
2020James A. Pickel
2019
Cathy and Frank Keating
2018
Polly and Larry Nichols
2017
Jeanette and Rand Elliot
2016
Joan Maguire
2015
Nancy and Bob Ellis
2014
Governor Bill Anoatubby
2013
Norick Family, Ron, Kandy
Vicki and Jim
2012
Jeaneen and Robert Naifeh
2011
Herman and LaDonna Meinders
2010
Judy and Tom Love
2009
Christy and Jim Everest
2008
Gene Rainbolt and the late Jeannine Rainbolt
2007
Mary Nichols
2006
Jose Freede
2005
Lou C. Kerr
2004
Richard L. Sias
2003
Lee Allan Smith
2002
Marion DeVore
2001
Ray Ackerman
2000
John Kirkpatrick
1998
Ann Simmons Alspaugh
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ALLIED ARTS AWARDS MORE THAN $130,000 TO 25 LOCAL ARTS & CULTURAL NONPROFITS
Allied Arts recently announced that more than $130,000 in grants has been awarded to 25 local arts and cultural nonprofits through its annual grant programs focusing on two areas: Educational Outreach and Capacity-Building.
These grants bring Allied Arts’ total support of more than 40 cultural nonprofits to $2.8 million this fiscal year.
“The Allied Arts Educational Outreach Program supports a broad range of programming that provides school-aged children across Oklahoma the opportunity to learn and grow through arts education and cultural experiences,” said Allied Arts President and CEO Deborah McAuliffe Senner.
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Allied Arts Kicks off 2021 Campaign Virtually
We invite you to watch our 2021 campaign videos and learn more about Allied Arts and our impact on the community.
To see how the arts create hope, connection and joy, view our 2021 Campaign Kick-off Video. With you, art can!
You can watch a Campaign and Organizational Overview from Board Chair, Steve Mason, and President & CEO, Deborah McAuliffe Senner.
Take a Sneak Peek of Lyric Theatre’s Production of Distant Thunder.
Allied Artist of the Year, Joe Slack Gives You Special Access to His Studio.
Oklahoma City Ballet Gives us a Behind-the-Scenes Look into the Rehearsals for its Production of Robert Mills’ The Firebird.
Hear a Moving Story from Allied Arts Member Agency, Canterbury Voices.
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Allied Arts Distributes $300,000 in COVID-Related Grants
Allied Arts recently announced the distribution of $300,000 in emergency relief grants to 22 nonprofit cultural organizations based in Oklahoma City. The grant program was funded by a federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) allocation approved by the Oklahoma City Council.
CDBG grants are being utilized to procure protective supplies to ensure the safety of staff, patrons and students; to purchase equipment to deliver programming remotely; to keep staff, artists and teaching artists employed; and to expand existing services.
To view the comprehensive list of award recipients, please visit https://alliedartsokc.com/covid19/.
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