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2025 Honorary Chair Event

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April 15, 2025

It is Allied Arts great pleasure to host an event in honor of arts and community leaders Christian Keesee and Larry Keigwin. The Honorary Chair event is a benefit to Allied Arts individual donors that generously give $1,500 or more to the 2025 Campaign. For more information, please contact Sarah Wickersham, Events Manager, at sarah.wickersham@alliedartsokc.com.

2025 Honorary Chair Event

Tuesday, April 15, 2025
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Oklahoma Contemporary
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Invitation only
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It is Allied Arts great pleasure to host an event in honor of arts and community leaders Christian Keesee and Larry Keigwin. The Honorary Chair event is a benefit to Allied Arts individual donors that generously give $1,500 or more to the 2025 Campaign. For more information, please contact Sarah Wickersham, Events Manager, at sarah.wickersham@alliedartsokc.com.

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ARTini: Havana Nights

Tickets now on sale!
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May 17, 2025

You’re invited to partner with Allied Arts for our annual ARTini event on Saturday, May 17th at the Oklahoma City Convention Center. This year's theme is Havana Nights. ARTini is Oklahoma City’s largest martini tasting event, mixed with live entertainment, food and an exclusive art auction that raises critical money for Allied Arts. With the support of Tito’s Handmade Vodka, local restaurants are invited to create their best martini creation centered around the theme of the event, hand selected by the ARTini committee. To learn more or purchase tickets, please visit http://artiniokc.com.

ARTini: Havana Nights

Saturday, May 17, 2025
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Oklahoma City Covention Center
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Ticketed event
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Tickets now on sale!

You’re invited to partner with Allied Arts for our annual ARTini event on Saturday, May 17th at the Oklahoma City Convention Center. This year's theme is Havana Nights. ARTini is Oklahoma City’s largest martini tasting event, mixed with live entertainment, food and an exclusive art auction that raises critical money for Allied Arts. With the support of Tito’s Handmade Vodka, local restaurants are invited to create their best martini creation centered around the theme of the event, hand selected by the ARTini committee. To learn more or purchase tickets, please visit http://artiniokc.com.

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OPUS XIII

https://www.opusokc.com/
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November 8, 2025

OPUS XIII will take place on Saturday, October 14, 2023, at the Oklahoma City Golf & Country Club. With a Club Cabaret theme, OPUS XIII will dazzle guests with a variety show featuring outstanding local talent, exquisite fare and libations, and exclusive live and silent auction packages. For over 24 years, the Allied Arts biennial gala OPUS has raised vital funds to elevate central Oklahoma’s arts and cultural community to new heights. Doors Open: 6:30 PM Cabaret Begins: 7:30 PM Attire: Elevated Cocktail For more information, visit http://opusokc.com.

Thank you for your interest in OPUS XIII: Club Cabaret! If you’d like to sponsor OPUS XIII,

please contact Sarah Wickersham, Events Manager at sarah.wickersham@alliedartsokc.com or (405) 278-8944.

OPUS XIII

Saturday, November 8, 2025
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Oklahoma City Golf & Country Club
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Ticketed event
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https://www.opusokc.com/

OPUS XIII will take place on Saturday, October 14, 2023, at the Oklahoma City Golf & Country Club. With a Club Cabaret theme, OPUS XIII will dazzle guests with a variety show featuring outstanding local talent, exquisite fare and libations, and exclusive live and silent auction packages. For over 24 years, the Allied Arts biennial gala OPUS has raised vital funds to elevate central Oklahoma’s arts and cultural community to new heights. Doors Open: 6:30 PM Cabaret Begins: 7:30 PM Attire: Elevated Cocktail For more information, visit http://opusokc.com.

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2025 Honorary Chair Event

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Wednesday, March 5, 2025

It is Allied Arts great pleasure to host an event in honor of arts and community leaders Christian Keesee and Larry Keigwin. The Honorary Chair event is a benefit to Allied Arts individual donors that generously give $1,500 or more to the 2025 Campaign. For more information, please contact Sarah Wickersham, Events Manager, at sarah.wickersham@alliedartsokc.com.

2025 Honorary Chair Event

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April 15, 2025

It is Allied Arts great pleasure to host an event in honor of arts and community leaders Christian Keesee and Larry Keigwin. The Honorary Chair event is a benefit to Allied Arts individual donors that generously give $1,500 or more to the 2025 Campaign. For more information, please contact Sarah Wickersham, Events Manager, at sarah.wickersham@alliedartsokc.com.

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Ongoing and annual events

ARTini

Your martini is waiting.

When art and the best spread of martinis in town combine, you get our most popular fundraising event of the year. Enjoy martini tastings from OKCs finest restaurants, delicious food, and live music and entertainment – all while raising critical funds for the arts.

Kevin Davis, Kelvin Reyes and friends stop for a photo during GOLDtini
Ross Gilbert, Cole Deardorff and Kelsey Gilbert view Deardorff’s art on exhibit at GOLDtini
GOLDtini

OPUS

Kick up your heels.

A biennial event, OPUS features show-stopping entertainment, delectable food and libations, and an auction featuring exclusive packages.

In 2023, guests were treated to a lineup of performances unlike at any other event. Oklahoma's own America's Got Talent Winner Darci Lynne headlined the event, complemented by special performances from Allied Arts grantees Lyric Theatre, Oklahoma City Ballet, Race Dance Collective, and Sooner Theatre.

Stay tuned for information on OPUS 2025!

Cabaret stage at OPUS
Jonathan Batista and Amy Potter stun the OPUS crowd with a riveting performance of Tales from the Loop.
Showgirls at OPUS
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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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Allied Arts Announces 2025 Campaign Leadership Team
Campaign Chairs Sally and Jeff Starling, Honorary Chairs Christian Keesee and Larry Keigwin Lead Effort to Support Oklahoma’s Arts Community
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ALLIED ARTS AWARDS NEARLY $3.2 MILLION IN GRANTS TO LOCAL ARTS & CULTURAL NONPROFITS