Arts Oklahoma, 05/2012

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From: Oklahoma Arts Council [artsok@artsok.pmailus.com]
Sent: Wednesday, May 02, 2012 11:34 AM
To: gphillips@oltn.odl.state.ok.us
Subject: May News from the Oklahoma Arts Council
Sent by: Oklahoma Arts Council
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Our Mission
As the official state
agency for the arts, the
Oklahoma Arts Council
leads in the development
and support of a thriving
arts environment.
OKC Improv
Performing Artist
Kristie Ming Tan
Ngo
Teaching Artist
More than 50 arts and cultural organizations filled the rotunda during Arts Day at
the Capitol
Arts industry shines at the state Capitol
Organized by Oklahomans for the Arts, the first ever Arts Day at the Capitol was
an enormous success as more than 50 Oklahoma organizations came together
under the dome on April 30! Individuals and organizations from every corner of the
state were on hand, unified to present a singular image of Oklahoma's arts and
cultural industry to our elected representatives.
The Red Earth Festival press conference was one of the day's highlights as Lt.
Governor Todd Lamb, State Senator David Holt, and others spoke about the impact
of the festival and the arts on Oklahoma's economy, quality of life, and education.
The Arts Council of Oklahoma City's Art Moves program, a string duo from the
Oklahoma City Philharmonic, and artist Patrick Riley provided live demonstrations
and performances.
Thanks to everyone who supported Arts Day at the Capitol - those who came to the
Capitol, those who helped spread the word, and those who couldn't be present but
did what they could to voice their thoughts about arts funding! The Council may be
the stewards of public funding for the arts, but this day was really about you!
Thanks again.