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Oklahomans for the Arts @ok4arts.bsky.social · 17h

In Chappell Roan's words, “This is a larger issue.” 🎟️ She’s right, and artists can’t fix it alone. If you’ve been priced out, scammed, or shut out by resellers, we want to hear your story. Share it and sign our letter of support at www.ok4arts.org/ofta #TicketingAccountability #OFTA

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Oklahomans for the Arts @ok4arts.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Creative people create change, and that change starts with your vote! 🎨🗳️ Arts funding, community programs, and local creative initiatives depend on elected officials who value Oklahoma arts. If you aren't registered yet, now is the time to act before the deadline this Friday, October 9th. #OK4Arts

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Oklahomans for the Arts @ok4arts.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

The arts make OK vibrant, but your vote makes it possible! 🎨🗳️ From community grants and local venue funding to public art initiatives and youth arts education, these programs shape our communities. Encourage fellow artists, creative workers, and arts advocates to register today!🖌️✨

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Oklahomans for the Arts @ok4arts.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

What Oklahoma Can Learn from Michigan’s Approach to Arts Education 🎨 As we advocate for arts education access in Oklahoma, examining policies from states like Michigan helps guide our roadmap! Read more about Michigan's policies that support arts education:

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Advocacy Updates to Stay Informed & Take Action — Oklahomans for the Arts

Stay informed on the latest state and federal arts advocacy news in Oklahoma. Find opportunities to contact elected officials, volunteer in your community, and read articles affecting the arts sector.

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Oklahomans for the Arts @ok4arts.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Protect local live music in Oklahoma! 🎟️ Sign the letter of support for the Oklahoma Fraud and Ticketing Accountability, it takes under 2 minutes: www.ok4arts.org/ofta #OK4Arts #OFTA #OklahomaLiveMusic #TicketAccountability

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Oklahomans for the Arts @ok4arts.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Vibrant arts communities start at the ballot box! Make your voice heard for the arts that contribute our economy and education system across the state 🎨🗳️ Registration Deadline: October 9, 2026 (25 days before Election Day). Mail-in forms must be postmarked by this date! #OK4Arts

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Oklahomans for the Arts @ok4arts.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

For Hazel Granata, the arts became a reason to stay in school. At the start of the semester, she was thinking about dropping out and getting her GED. Then she talked with her theater teacher. “Art gives me a reason to show up and be at school.”

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Oklahomans for the Arts @ok4arts.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

What does arts education look like at your school? For some students, it’s choir. For others, it’s dance, theater, orchestra, visual art or technical theater. Whatever the program, having something to look forward to can make a difference.

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Oklahomans for the Arts @ok4arts.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Not every student finds their place on stage. Some find it backstage. For Abigail Dake, technical theater has given her a place to belong, build teamwork skills and do something she loves. “The arts provide the same team building opportunities to kids like me who are differently abled.”

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Oklahomans for the Arts @ok4arts.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Shelly Black has seen students find a reason to stay in school through the arts. As an art and music teacher at Warner Public Schools, she has watched students grow through choir and band. “I have students who wouldn’t have graduated if not for choir and band.”

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Oklahomans for the Arts @ok4arts.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Pilar Humphrey looks forward to going to school because she knows she will see people who share her interests. “I get to have a reason to get up and go to school and see my friends who have the same interests as me.” Learn more: www.ok4arts.org/oklahoma-arts-educa…

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Oklahomans for the Arts @ok4arts.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

The Oklahoma Fraud and Ticketing Accountability Act (OFTA) will protect fans, local artists, and independent venues 🎟️ You can help! Sign the letter, it takes less than 2 minutes 👉 www.ok4arts.org/ofta #OK4Arts #OFTA #OklahomaLiveMusic #TicketAccountability

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Oklahomans for the Arts @ok4arts.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Whether a student grows up to be a graphic designer, a civil engineer, a surgeon, or a small business owner, the arts build the foundation for critical thinking, adaptability, and complex problem-solving, which are important skills Oklahoma’s workforce requires. #OK4Arts #ArtsEdOK #OklahomaEconomy

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Oklahomans for the Arts @ok4arts.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Public art projects are the result of deliberate policy, civic partnerships, and community investment. In OK, framework policies like the Oklahoma Art in Public Places Act ensure that 1.5% of eligible capital improvement budgets are reinvested into public art.

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Oklahomans for the Arts @ok4arts.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Federal legislators are officially back in session, and now is the time to make our voices heard! 🏛️🎨 Send a message directly to your federal representatives in just a few clicks. Take 2 minutes to advocate for the NEA 👇 secure.everyaction.com/UU948oKt-kK_… #OK4Arts #NEA

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Oklahomans for the Arts @ok4arts.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Every ticket sold, every gallery visited, and every class taken strengthens our local economy. The best way to make lawmakers understand the power of the arts is to let them experience it. Invite your local officials to your next event and start the conversation! 📈🎭 #ArtsAdvocacy #EconomicDriver

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Oklahomans for the Arts @ok4arts.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

The Oklahoma Fraud and Ticketing Accountability Act (OFTA) is a solution to protect fans, support local artists, and support Oklahoma venues. Showing your support is crucial, sign the letter of support today! secure.everyaction.com/EUN7P8zjP0qs… #OFTA #TicketingAccountability

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Oklahomans for the Arts @ok4arts.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Why your vote matters for the arts... Education: The State Superintendent has a direct hand in prioritizing arts education Budget Influence: Our Governor and State Legislators set the budget for the Oklahoma Arts Council funding that fuels our arts organizations #OKVotes

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Oklahomans for the Arts @ok4arts.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

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Oklahomans for the Arts @ok4arts.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

This is what advocacy makes possible. Every year, OFTA works w/ lawmakers to understand what’s at stake when they set the budget for the arts because investments like this one don’t happen by accident Want to help protect arts funding in your community? Visit www.ok4arts.org/oklahomans-for-the-arts

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Oklahomans for the Arts @ok4arts.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

The Oklahoma Fraud and Ticketing Accountability Act (OFTA) balances protecting consumers and supporting local artists and venues. You can help support these changes by signing the OFTA letter of support! secure.everyaction.com/EUN7P8zjP0qs… #OFTA #TicketingAccountability

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Oklahomans for the Arts @ok4arts.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Bots, hidden fees, and price manipulation are locking Oklahomans out of live events, and we're trying to stop it. Real protections for real fans. Sign the letter of support to help stop ticketing scams 👇 secure.everyaction.com/EUN7P8zjP0qs… #OFTA #TicketingAccountability

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Oklahomans for the Arts @ok4arts.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

By 2030, 39% of worker skills will be outdated. As AI grows, demand for "durable skills" like creativity is surging—featured in 76% of job postings. Arts ed builds these skills & powers $5.4B in OK's economy. Help us advocate, donate today! 💙 www.ok4arts.org/donate

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Oklahomans for the Arts @ok4arts.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

By pairing federal Workforce Pell Grants with state initiatives like the Georgia Film Academy, they are making arts and technical media training tuition-free 🎨⚡ Subscribe to our newsletter to learn more: secure.everyaction.com/5w6CPKFsYEmu…

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Oklahomans for the Arts @ok4arts.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

The Oklahoma Arts Council does the on-the-ground work of supporting arts across our state, funding local programs, arts education, and creative economies in every county. But as a state agency, it can't use public funds to lobby or rally citizens for its own budget. That's where OFTA comes in.

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Oklahomans for the Arts @ok4arts.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Federal arts funding is under threat. The Senate can still save federal arts funding but they need to hear from you. Take 2 minutes to protect the arts! Visit our website to send a quick, pre-written letter directly to our Oklahoma senators! www.ok4arts.org/oklahoma-advocacy-a…

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Oklahomans for the Arts @ok4arts.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Did you know there are over 6,000 deceptive websites out there designed to trick music fans into buying overpriced, scalped tickets? 🛑👇 This is exactly why we need stronger protections. OFTA is fighting to protect Oklahomans from these predatory practices. Learn more: www.ok4arts.org/ofta

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Oklahomans for the Arts @ok4arts.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

Arts education is essential for a well-rounded education. Yet, access across Oklahoma isn't equal. Let's work together to make sure every Oklahoma student gets the education they deserve! 🎨🎷🎭 #OklahomansForTheArts #ArtsEd #OklahomaEducation #ArtsEducation

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Oklahomans for the Arts @ok4arts.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

OFTA is working at the State Capitol, specifically on arts education issues. Not arts funding generally. Not education broadly. Arts education. Donate today to support our arts education advocacy efforts! www.ok4arts.org/donate

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Oklahomans for the Arts @ok4arts.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

By cracking down on automated ticket bots, speculative sales, hidden fees, and predatory markups, OFTA ensures that real fans, not scalpers, get access to the shows they love at reasonable prices Read more: www.ok4arts.org/ofta

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Oklahomans for the Arts @ok4arts.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Connect policy to people, invite your elected officials to your art event! Seeing the value of the arts firsthand from the jobs created and the community connections forged, it is one of the most powerful form of advocacy. #OKforArts #ArtsInOklahoma #AdvocacyInAction

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Oklahomans for the Arts @ok4arts.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Ashleigh Robinson, director of development & public affairs at Bethany Children’s, says, “Gaining the skills and language to share their experiences is healing in many ways.” That’s the power of the arts — not just what they create, but what they make possible. #ArtsEducation

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Oklahomans for the Arts @ok4arts.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

What did the 4th of July look like over 200 yrs. ago? From our earliest days, Americans have gathered in public spaces to celebrate through music, art, and community gatherings. Our celebrations, concerts, and public art events are the spaces where community is built.

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Oklahomans for the Arts @ok4arts.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

The A-Corp model would... ✨ Allowing creators to accept financial investment w/out giving up creative control 🔒 Protecting intellectual property so copyrights stay with the artist, even if the business dissolves If this would benefit you, tell us! #CreativeEconomy #ACorp

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Oklahomans for the Arts @ok4arts.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

We were excited to attend and help sponsor the Oklahoma Fine Arts Summer Academy! This incredible program brings educators from every corner of our state together for hands-on professional development, fresh ideas, and renewed inspiration to bring back to their classrooms.🖌️🎭🎶

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Oklahomans for the Arts @ok4arts.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

What keeps an arts program thriving, even when challenges arise? 🎼🏫 Advocating for the arts supports every school board, administrator, and community to have the funding and resources they need to keep these traditions alive for the next generation. #ArtsEducation #OFTA

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Oklahomans for the Arts @ok4arts.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

This historic lithograph reminds us that language, graphic design, and storytelling are powerful tools. As we countdown to America 250, we celebrate the Native American thinkers, creators, and educators whose contributions continue to shape Oklahoma. #CherokeeNation #America250 #OFTA

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Oklahomans for the Arts @ok4arts.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

For Shannon Lockwood, the arts teach something students don’t often learn elsewhere: how to keep going when it’s hard. “In music, the standard isn’t just getting by. It’s doing something well,” Lockwood says. Those lessons shape how students approach school, careers and life. #OFTA #ArtsEducation

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Oklahomans for the Arts @ok4arts.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Arts education isn't a "nice-to-have" it's a proven driver of student success. Research shows students engaged in the arts have higher test scores, stronger graduation rates, and better social-emotional skills. Learn more 👇️ www.ok4arts.org/oklahoma-art... #OklahomaEducation #OFTA

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Oklahomans for the Arts @ok4arts.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

When we invest in the arts, we invest in the American worker, their story, and community. During the darkest days of the Dust Bowl and the Depression, it was federal and state arts funding (like the WPA) that kept our creative workforce employed, documenting life at the time.

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Oklahomans for the Arts @ok4arts.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Building strong, widespread support from consumers and legislators across Oklahoma to pass the Oklahoma Fraud and Ticketing Accountability Act (OFTA), we can have common-sense consumer protections at our favorite venues. This is about protecting our local music scene. www.ok4arts.org/ofta #OFTA

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Oklahomans for the Arts @ok4arts.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

For Bobby Martin (Muscogee Nation), the arts are about impact. In 2023, a mural he created for the Muscogee Nation was installed in a healthcare facility in Tulsa — a place where people now encounter their history and culture during moments of healing. Read more www.ok4arts.org/oklahomans-f...

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Oklahomans for the Arts @ok4arts.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Art is woven into the fabric of our nation. Creative expression has always been how Americans process their history, share their struggles, and celebrate. Quilt, Eagle pattern ca. 1837-50 Source: The Met Open Access #America250 #OFTA #AmericanHistory #TextileArt

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Oklahomans for the Arts @ok4arts.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

A healthy creative economy relies on real people being able to fill seats. We are encouraged to see leaders across the country coming together to advocate for fairness and consumer protection in the arts. Read more about these crucial reforms: www.ok4arts.org/advocacy-upd... #OFTA

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Oklahomans for the Arts @ok4arts.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Shirley Quaid didn’t grow up with access to the arts at home Access to arts ed allows students to explore, build confidence and develop critical thinking skills that last a lifetime Join Shirley and others working to ensure Oklahoma students www.ok4arts.org/oklahomans-f... #OFTA #ArtsEducation

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Oklahomans for the Arts @ok4arts.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

As we head toward the 4th of July, we celebrate the architects and artists who designed the buildings where policy and progress happen. 🏛️📜 Architectural Drawing of the United States Capitol Dome (1859) by Thomas Ustick Walter Source: The Library of Congress #America250 #OFTA

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Oklahomans for the Arts @ok4arts.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Both legislators framed their proposals not as an attempt to control markets wholesale, but as a response to conduct they say distorts those markets and misleads the public. Read the article: www.ok4arts.org/advocacy-upd... #OFTA #TicketingAccountability #TicketingBots

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Oklahomans for the Arts @ok4arts.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

These races choose the candidates for Governor, State Superintendent, and our State Legislature. Why your vote on matters... -Statewide Funding: Our state leaders decide the budget for the Oklahoma Arts Council, which fuels programs in all 77 counties. #OKVotes #ArtsAdvocacy

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Oklahomans for the Arts @ok4arts.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

When we invest in the arts, we are investing in a more prosperous Oklahoma for everyone. The numbers speak for themselves: $1 investment = $6 in tax revenue. Supporting our $5.4 billion creative industry Learn more about the economic impact of the arts www.ok4arts.org/economy

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Oklahomans for the Arts @ok4arts.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

For Leondre Lattimore, art is part of everything From the clothes we wear to the spaces we move through, creativity shapes how we experience the world and how communities grow Become a member of OFTA to help us continue to advocate on behalf of the arts. www.ok4arts.org/individual-m... #OFTA

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