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Council endorses 10‑year master plan for Tulsa Performing Arts Center and urges private support
Summary
The Tulsa City Council adopted an addendum resolution supporting the Tulsa Performing Arts Center Trust’s 10‑year master plan and encouraged private support; PAC leadership addressed the council after the vote.
Tulsa City Council on April 2, 2025, adopted an addendum resolution supporting the Tulsa Performing Arts Center Trust’s 10‑year master plan and urging private support to advance the trust’s goals.
The resolution urges private fundraising and continued support for the Performing Arts Center (PAC) as a driver of downtown economic activity and cultural tourism. After the council vote, Mark Fry, CEO of the Tulsa Performing Arts Center Trust, addressed the council and thanked members for their support.
Why it matters: The PAC says a multi‑year master plan will guide capital investments and programming to sustain the center as a cultural and economic anchor. The council’s resolution signals municipal endorsement and encourages private sector fundraising.
What was said
Council Chair Phil Lakin moved approval of the resolution and a roll call vote recorded affirmative responses from council members present. After the vote, Mark Fry told the council, “It is a monumental effort that we are going to try to tackle... The future is very bright for performing arts.”
Councilor remarks and context
Councilors highlighted the PAC’s role in the local economy and urged constituents to support state lawmakers and private donors who can help realize the master plan. The meeting minutes noted an upcoming Arts Advocacy and Culture Day at the state capitol and encouraged outreach to state legislators.
Outcome and next steps
The resolution was approved; the PAC leadership will continue fundraising and planning work described by the trust. The transcript does not record specific municipal budget commitments tied to the resolution at this meeting.
Direct quote
- “I look forward to continuing to work with you all side by side, and, the future is very bright for performing arts,” — Mark Fry, CEO, Tulsa Performing Arts Center Trust.
The council moved to the remainder of the agenda after adopting the resolution and hearing the brief remarks from PAC leadership.
