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The arts and humanities play a vital role in our lives. Music, visual art, literature, history and more help us engage with the world and view it from different perspectives. That’s why I am proud to designate October as Arts and Humanities Month in Oklahoma.
The festivities kick off Sept. 30, when the Oklahoma Arts Council and the Oklahoma Humanities Council host an event from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Kerr Park in downtown Oklahoma City. The celebration will include live music, poetry reading and other activities.
Oklahoma has an incredible legacy in the arts and humanities. Writers such as Ralph Ellison and N. Scott Momaday, historians like John Hope Franklin and Angie Debo, artists like the Kiowa Five and Charles Banks Wilson, and countless others have made invaluable contributions in a range of artistic and scholarly fields.
Cities and towns across Oklahoma share in this tradition, with a range of museums for every taste and interest. Colleges, universities, high schools, libraries and civic organizations bring the performing arts to us with musical concerts, recitals, community theatre and more.
The Oklahoma Arts Council and the Oklahoma Humanities Council are critical in bringing cultural programs to every cornThe arts and humanities add depth and insight to our lives and broaden the perspective of adults and children alike. If you haven’t already explored the cultural opportunities in your community and across Oklahoma, this October would be a great time to start.
By making the arts and humanities are part of your life, you and your family can embark on a lifetime of learning and exploration.
For more information about events taking place in your area, visit the Oklahoma Humanity Council’s website at www.okhumanitiescouncil.org and the Oklahoma Arts Council website at www.arts.ok.gov.
If you have questions or comments, please write me at the Office of the Governor, Room 212, Oklahoma City OK 73105 or visit the “Contact the Governor” section of my website, www.governor.ok.gov.
The arts and humanities play a vital role in our lives. Music, visual art, literature, history and more help us engage with the world and view it from different perspectives. That’s why I am proud to designate October as Arts and Humanities Month in Oklahoma.
The festivities kick off Sept. 30, when the Oklahoma Arts Council and the Oklahoma Humanities Council host an event from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Kerr Park in downtown Oklahoma City. The celebration will include live music, poetry reading and other activities.
Oklahoma has an incredible legacy in the arts and humanities. Writers such as Ralph Ellison and N. Scott Momaday, historians like John Hope Franklin and Angie Debo, artists like the Kiowa Five and Charles Banks Wilson, and countless others have made invaluable contributions in a range of artistic and scholarly fields.
Cities and towns across Oklahoma share in this tradition, with a range of museums for every taste and interest. Colleges, universities, high schools, libraries and civic organizations bring the performing arts to us with musical concerts, recitals, community theatre and more.
The Oklahoma Arts Council and the Oklahoma Humanities Council are critical in bringing cultural programs to every cornThe arts and humanities add depth and insight to our lives and broaden the perspective of adults and children alike. If you haven’t already explored the cultural opportunities in your community and across Oklahoma, this October would be a great time to start.
By making the arts and humanities are part of your life, you and your family can embark on a lifetime of learning and exploration.
For more information about events taking place in your area, visit the Oklahoma Humanity Council’s website at www.okhumanitiescouncil.org and the Oklahoma Arts Council website at www.arts.ok.gov.
If you have questions or comments, please write me at the Office of the Governor, Room 212, Oklahoma City OK 73105 or visit the “Contact the Governor” section of my website, www.governor.ok.gov.
