RECENT NEWS:
Allied Arts hosted its annual Honorary Chair Event on April 15 to celebrate the visionary leadership and philanthropy of 2025 Honorary Chairs Christian Keesee and Larry Keigwin. Held at Oklahoma Contemporary, more than 200 friends, arts advocates and Allied Arts supporters attended the event to pay tribute to Keesee and Keigwin’s steadfast work to make the arts accessible to more Oklahomans.
Allied Arts hosted its annual Honorary Chair Event on April 15 to celebrate the visionary leadership and philanthropy of 2025 Honorary Chairs Christian Keesee and Larry Keigwin. Held at Oklahoma Contemporary, more than 200 friends, arts advocates and Allied Arts supporters attended the event to pay tribute to Keesee and Keigwin’s steadfast work to make the arts accessible to more Oklahomans.
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Keep the arts accessible in Oklahoma.

$82M impact and growing since 1971

Your giving reaches more than 1M Oklahomans through 40 arts and cultural organizations – creating more than 640,000 experiences for school-age children.

Keep the arts accessible in Oklahoma.

Nearly $95M impact and growing since 1971

Your giving reaches more than one million Oklahomans by supporting more than 40 arts and cultural organizations benefitting the underserved.

the project

Your investment in Allied Arts provided critical resources to 48 unique arts and cultural nonprofits last year – the most in our 54-year history. You help support top-rate artistic programming, outreach into underserved and rural communities and arts education in disadvantaged schools - all in the effort to transform lives through the arts.

Children engaged in art activities are more likely to hold school leadership positions, volunteer in the community and have consistent school attendance.

The arts create jobs, boost tourism and attract new residents. The nonprofit arts industry generates $872.8M in economic activity statewide annually.

Strong arts programs revitalize neighborhoods and transform communities into thriving cultural hubs, reaching more than one million people in Oklahoma.

The nonprofit arts industry supports about 38,965 full-time equivalent jobs statewide.

the Supported Agencies
Allied Arts member agency Oklahoma Youth Orchestras (OKYO) serves a diverse student body of over 400 young musicians from across the metro, fostering creativity, teamwork and leadership through a strong commitment to excellence in music. OKYO provides special scholarships to ensure that young musicians can participate despite financial hardship.

Oklahoma Youth Orchestras

“Through being a part of OKYO, I have developed many essential skills as an ensemble player and many important relationships with my fellow musicians. I have also realized core leadership abilities and knowledge that have expanded to many other areas of my life. Overall, this opportunity has challenged me to put aside my personal considerations to strive to be the best for the betterment of the ensemble as a whole.”

Oklahoma Youth Orchestras
Scholarship Recipient
ways to give

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Employee Giving

Companies and employees can make a difference together by donating to Allied Arts through their workplace.

Corporate Partners

Contributions from our corporate donors make a lasting impact on the cultural landscape of central Oklahoma.

Visionary Donors

latest news
ALLIED ARTS CELEBRATES CHRISTIAN KEESEE AND LARRY KEIGWIN AS 2025 HONORARY CHAIRS
April 18, 2025
Allied Arts hosted its annual Honorary Chair Event on April 15 to celebrate the visionary leadership and philanthropy of 2025 Honorary Chairs Christian Keesee and Larry Keigwin. Held at Oklahoma Contemporary, more than 200 friends, arts advocates and Allied Arts supporters attended the event to pay tribute to Keesee and Keigwin’s steadfast work to make the arts accessible to more Oklahomans.
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Shaken & Stirred: Join Allied Arts for the 22nd Annual ARTini
April 8, 2025
Mixing custom martinis and local artwork, Allied Arts ARTini returns to the Oklahoma City Convention Center on May 17, 2025, from 7-11 p.m. With a Havana Nights theme, this year’s ARTini event will bring the vibrant energy and rich culture of the iconic Cuban capital to life.
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Allied Arts Awards $186K in Grants, Celebrates Allied Arts Month
Allied Arts has awarded over $186,000 in grants to 31 local arts nonprofits through its Educational Outreach and Capacity Building programs. These funds, raised through the ongoing Allied Arts Campaign, support arts education, access, and organizational growth. Mayor David Holt also proclaimed February as Allied Arts Month, recognizing the organization's impact on Oklahoma’s creative community. Learn more at alliedartsokc.com/grants.
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Allied Arts Campaign Kickoff
Allied Arts launched its 2025 campaign with a $3.9 million goal, announcing over $1 million already raised at the January 28 kickoff event. Campaign Chairs Sally and Jeff Starling highlighted the arts’ impact, with Honorary Chairs Christian Keesee and Larry Keigwin recognized for their contributions. The event featured local performances and a campaign video by Prairie Surf Media. Mayor David Holt will proclaim February as Allied Arts Month on February 25. Donate at alliedartsokc.com/donate.
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