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Arts Commission hears updates on public-art donations, fundraising and spring events

Oklahoma City Arts Commission · March 17, 2026
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Staff and commissioners briefed attendees on upcoming arts events, the 'Heart of the City' employee fundraiser and a new public-art donation ('Cloud Embrace') funded with Visit OKC ARPA money and a match from the Inasmuch Foundation; staff estimated repair and maintenance costs for a removed downtown fountain.

Commissioners received a staff update on community arts activity at the March 16 meeting.

Commissioner Cooper reported several upcoming events: nonprofit advocacy day at the State Capitol on March 25, Oklahoma Contemporary’s founder’s-day honors on March 26, the Philharmonic’s 'Symphonicon' pops concerts on March 27–28 and an April 4 concert with pianist Yefim Bronfman. Cooper also flagged a local…

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