Allied Arts OKC

Allied Arts OKC Enriching Lives Through Advancement of the Arts But we do more than raise money for the arts.
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Allied Arts was formed in 1971 as a way for the community to support and engage with central Oklahoma's cultural groups. A single donation to Allied Arts helps ensure that a variety of local arts organizations have the tools and resources they need to remain strong and offer quality programming to the public. Together these agencies touch the lives of more than one million people annually, includi

ng more than 600,000 arts experiences for school-age children in the last year. We promote arts education, advocate on their behalf, and raise awareness of the impact of the arts in our schools, communities and state. We also provide fundraising, technical and organizational management support to help keep our member agencies in strong financial and operating standing.

Farooq Karim, Allied Arts 2026 Campaign Co-Chair, is donating one of his renowned Blossom artworks to benefit this year’...
06/10/2026

Farooq Karim, Allied Arts 2026 Campaign Co-Chair, is donating one of his renowned Blossom artworks to benefit this year’s annual fundraising effort – and you have the opportunity to win it!

Closer to the Heart Blossom is a 32"x32" piece, constructed from paper and fabric used by Allied Arts member agencies including the use of: costume fabric from Lyric Theatre’s production of Annie, drawings from Norman Firehouse Art Center campers, pointe shoes of an Oklahoma City Ballet dancer, sheet music used in an Oklahoma City Philharmonic concert, pieces of a Canterbury Voices program and scraps from an Art Now Catalog from Oklahoma Contemporary.

To enter into the raffle to own this custom Karim piece, donate $55 to Allied Arts in commemoration of our 55th Anniversary. For every $55 donation, you receive an entry into the raffle. Raffle ends on June 17 at 7 pm Central.

The winner will be selected and announced at our Campaign Celebration Event on June 17. Winner does not need to be present.

Displayed images are for general reference only. The raffle piece is an original work currently in progress and will differ from what is shown.

To enter the raffle, visit https://fundraise.givesmart.com/form/G4VNTA?vid=1qw30r

To read Karim’s artist statement and view the raffle terms and conditions, visit https://www.alliedartsokc.com/news/win-a-custom-farooq-karim-artwork

Looking for something to do this June? We've got you covered. From free family programs and summer camps to Broadway mus...
06/09/2026

Looking for something to do this June? We've got you covered. From free family programs and summer camps to Broadway musicals, museum exhibitions, concerts and hands-on art classes, Allied Arts partner agencies have your calendar full through the end of the month.

☀️ ALL SUMMER LONG

🎨 Arts in the Park | Until July 31
Presented by Arts Council OKC
Free visual arts classes at OKC parks and recreation centers where kids can explore painting, clay, collage and more.

🎭 Neighborhood Arts | Until July 31
Presented by Arts Council OKC
Free performances at metro libraries, Scissortail Park and Rodeo Theater featuring music, puppetry, opera, hip-hop and more.

🎭 Summer Performing Arts Camps
Presented by The Sooner Theatre
Summer camps for students from kindergarten through high school.

🎭 THEATRE & LIVE PERFORMANCE

✨ ANNIE | June 16–21
Presented by Lyric Theatre at Civic Center Music Hall

✨ The Tempest | June 11–28
Presented by Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park

✨ Honk! JR. | June 11–14
Presented by Oklahoma Children's Theatre at The Burg Theater at Oklahoma City University

✨ James and the Giant Peach JR. | June 18–21
Presented by The Sooner Theatre

✨ Patience | June 19–20
Presented by Cimarron Opera Summer Opera Theatre Camp at Nancy O'Brian Center for Performing Arts

✨ Patience | June 26–28
Presented by Cimarron Opera at Nancy O'Brian Center for Performing Arts

✨ Best in Ten | June 20
Presented by Carpenter Square Theatre

🎨 EXHIBITIONS & VISUAL ARTS

🖼 Prix de West Invitational Art Exhibition & Sale | Until July 12
Presented by The National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum
The nation's premier Western art exhibition and sale.

🖼 The Sense of Beauty: Six Centuries of Painting | Opens June 20
Presented by Oklahoma City Museum of Art
Featuring works from Museo de Arte de Ponce.

🖼 Chad Mount: Frequency and Perspective Opening Reception | June 25
Presented by Oklahoma Contemporary
An immersive exhibition of light, sound and movement.

🖼 OVAC Members Show | Through August 1
Presented by Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition at Oklahoma Hall of Fame

🎨 MAKE SOMETHING

✍️ Lettering Basics Workshop | June 13
Norman Firehouse Art Center

📖 Visual Journaling | June 13
Norman Firehouse Art Center

🎨 Firehouse Equality Club | June 14
Norman Firehouse Art Center

🎨 Summer Art Mania | Every Tuesday in June
Presented by Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art
Free hands-on art projects inspired by famous artists.

🎨 Second Saturday: Mystery Art Lab | June 13
Presented by Oklahoma Contemporary
Free family-friendly art making and gallery activities.

🎨 Art Class: Studio Materials Exploration | June 10–July 1
Presented by Oklahoma City Museum of Art

🎨 Studio School Registration Now Open
Presented by Oklahoma Contemporary
Classes and workshops in ceramics, fiber arts, jewelry, painting and more.

🎻 MUSIC & COMMUNITY

🎶 Concerts in the Courtyard | Every Thursday in June
Presented by Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art

🎶 Oklahoma Opry | June 13 & 20
Presented by ACM@UCO
Oklahoma's official country music show.

🎶 Oklahoma Opry 49th Anniversary Show | June 27
Presented by ACM@UCO
Celebrate nearly five decades of music with special performances.

🎻 Summer Symphony Strings Camp | June 15–19
Presented by Oklahoma Youth Orchestras

🎼 Registration Open for Non-Auditioned Ensembles
Presented by Oklahoma Youth Orchestras
Festival Strings and Festival Winds offer additional orchestra opportunities for student musicians.

🌌 FAMILY FAVORITES

🚀 Space Day & Sally's Night | June 11
Presented by Science Museum Oklahoma
A full day of space-themed exploration, activities and stargazing.

There's something happening nearly every day this month.
Which event is making it onto your calendar? 👇

“I think using ballet gives you the ability to put trust in your body, to build a holy level of respect for the things t...
06/08/2026

“I think using ballet gives you the ability to put trust in your body, to build a holy level of respect for the things that it will do… it’s the closest thing that I have in my life to magic.” —Erica Portell, Director of Community Engagement

Through a partnership between Oklahoma City Ballet and the Oklahoma Parkinson’s Alliance, Dance for Parkinson's creates a fun, welcoming and social environment for people living with Parkinson’s to explore movement, music and community.

Dance has been shown to improve mobility, balance and coordination for those with Parkinson’s—and in these weekly classes, participants are guided through a variety of styles while seated, standing or moving across the floor. Every session is more than exercise—it’s an invitation back into joy, expression and connection.

This is the kind of program your gift to Allied Arts helps make possible.
🧡 It uplifts programs that center care and access.
📣 It supports the people creating magic behind the scenes.
✨ It makes magic for those participating.

🔗 Donate or learn more at alliedartsokc.com

We’re aiming for the kind of afternoon that makes Oklahoma City feel a little more like Capri.Champagne in the sun.A lon...
05/22/2026

We’re aiming for the kind of afternoon that makes Oklahoma City feel a little more like Capri.

Champagne in the sun.
A long brunch that turns into dancing.
Friends lingering instead of rushing off somewhere else.
That specific kind of summer ease you wish you could bottle up and keep around longer.

Club Bubbly lands Saturday, May 30 on the patio at in support of Allied Arts and the 40+ organizations helping keep the arts alive and accessible across central Oklahoma.

Come a little overdressed.
Order another glass.
Stay longer than you meant to.

Tickets: tinyurl.com/clubbubbly

Sponsored by Tito's Handmade Vodka

We are endlessly grateful for the people who continue to show up for the arts in central Oklahoma.The volunteers who giv...
05/19/2026

We are endlessly grateful for the people who continue to show up for the arts in central Oklahoma.

The volunteers who give their time.
The donors who give generously.
The advocates who keep inviting others into this work.

Because of you, children experience creativity in their classrooms. Veterans reconnect through art. Local organizations continue creating spaces for beauty, belonging and community.

Every dollar given matters. Every act of support ripples outward further than you know.

As we work to finish this year’s campaign strong, we’d be honored if you’d continue supporting the arts with us. Your donation helps keep the arts accessible, vibrant and alive for everyone in our community.

Thank you for believing in what the arts make possible. We truly could not do this without you. Donate today → alliedartsokc.com/donate

Every $60 donation for an OKCityCard helps fund arts education, access and experiences across central Oklahoma — more mu...
05/17/2026

Every $60 donation for an OKCityCard helps fund arts education, access and experiences across central Oklahoma — more music, more field trips, more creativity and connection for kids, patients, veterans and neighbors who need it most.

And the best part?

You also get a full year of perks at local favorites.

Get yours at okcitycard.com

ARTini was unforgettable. But what happens after the last song and last bid?That’s where the real magic starts.Because o...
05/15/2026

ARTini was unforgettable. But what happens after the last song and last bid?

That’s where the real magic starts.

Because of you, theatre shows up in classrooms. Kids find joy and confidence through dance. Veterans pick up a paintbrush and reconnect with themselves and with each other.

Your support doesn’t just fund a night. It fuels a movement.

And if you’re bummed you missed ARTini, or just love supporting the arts while also having a really great time, consider this your invitation to join us for Club Bubbly, our newest summer event and honestly, shaping up to be one of the most fun parties of the season.

If you felt the joy of ARTini, wished you could have been there or simply believe in what the arts make possible, will you consider joining us at our next event or by donating online?

🎯 Donate today → alliedartsokc.com/donate
🥂 Learn more about Club Bubbly → tinyurl.com/clubbubbly
🫶 Or share this post. You never know who needs to see it.

A champagne-filled kick off to summer on the patio in support of the arts? We can't think of a better way to spend a Sat...
05/14/2026

A champagne-filled kick off to summer on the patio in support of the arts? We can't think of a better way to spend a Saturday.

Club Bubbly brings together great music, brunch, open bars and a crowd that cares deeply about the cultural life of our city.

May 30 • The Jones Assembly Patio • 11 AM–2 PM

Gather your friends and join us for the official start of summer.

Get your tickets here: tinyurl.com/clubbubbly

If you’re new here 👋 hi! We’re Allied Arts, and we’re on a mission to make the arts accessible, inclusive and thriving i...
05/08/2026

If you’re new here 👋 hi! We’re Allied Arts, and we’re on a mission to make the arts accessible, inclusive and thriving in central Oklahoma.

Thanks to community-wide support, we help provide funding to 40+ arts and culture nonprofits which:
🎭 Funds education and outreach programs
🎨 Supports world class exhibits and performances
🎟 Makes tickets more affordable
💼 Helps nonprofits grow stronger
❤️ And broadens access for underserved communities, including veterans, hospitalized adults and people with disabilities.

When you give to Allied Arts, you’re keeping the arts accessible in Oklahoma.

✨ Learn more: [alliedartsokc.com]

If your group chat has been begging for a reason to get dressed up and drink champagne in the sun… this is it.Club Bubbl...
05/06/2026

If your group chat has been begging for a reason to get dressed up and drink champagne in the sun… this is it.

Club Bubbly arrives Saturday, May 30 on the patio at ☀️

Think:
Champagne.
Brunch at your own pace.
Two open bars.
A dance floor that slowly sneaks up on you.
You and your friends pretending you’re somewhere coastal for the afternoon.

It’s indulgent in the best way. But it’s also for something meaningful.

Every ticket supports Allied Arts and the 40+ organizations helping keep the arts accessible and alive across central Oklahoma — from performances and museums to arts education and community programs.

So yes, come for the bubbles.
Stay because it feels good to be part of something that gives back to the city you live in.

Saturday, May 30
11 AM–2 PM
21+
Tickets are limited, and we highly encourage booking with your friends before this sells out.

tinyurl.com/clubbubbly

Address

1015 N Broadway Avenue, Ste 200
Oklahoma City, OK
73102

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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+14052788944

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