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Acknowledging the Support of the Oklahoma Arts Council

 

Why Acknowledge Our Support?

As outlined in our grant contracts, organizations and schools receiving Oklahoma Arts Council funding must acknowledge our support of their programs. Grantees must also acknowledge the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), which provides significant funding to the Oklahoma Arts Council. Acknowledging our support helps educate the general public about the role of public funding for the arts programs they enjoy in their communities and schools. It shows Oklahomans the return on investment in the arts made possible by their elected representatives.

NOTE: Do not acknowledge Oklahoma Arts Council support for programs not funded by our agency.

How to Acknowledge Our Support

Download our Grantee Acknowledgments Guide for Organizations
Download our Grantee Acknowledgments Guide for Schools (coming soon)

For grantee organizations, there are three ways grantees can acknowledge our support. Not every means of acknowledgment is required for a program. The means of acknowledgment depends on the type of program and the promotional materials being produced. Ways to acknowledge our support include: 1) using our logos; 2) crediting us in writing; and, 3) verbally acknowledging us in your announcements. For school grantees, please refer to our Grantee Acknowledgments Guide for Schools (coming soon).

  1. Using Our Logos
    Use Oklahoma Arts Council and National Endowment for the Arts logos on all promotional materials for programs funded by our agency. Include the logos in print and digital ads, email marketing campaigns, fliers, posters, rack cards, social media graphics, slideshows, videos, and other materials where graphics are used. Logos should be readable and should not be altered. Logos should be sized proportionally to original dimensions.

    What about websites? Organizations receiving funding in our Organizational Support and Major Grant Support categories are required to add the Oklahoma Arts Council and National Endowment for the Arts logos to their websites. Use with the following language:

    Select programming is made possible by funding from the Oklahoma Arts Council, which receives support from the State of Oklahoma and the National Endowment for the Arts.

    On websites, link our logo back to the Oklahoma Arts Council homepage at arts.ok.gov.
  2. Crediting Us in Writing
    A written credit line, such as the following, must be used in social media posts, email newsletters, news releases, and other relevant contexts:

    This project was funded in part by the Oklahoma Arts Council, which receives support from the State of Oklahoma and the National Endowment for the Arts.

    Written credit may be used in lieu of logos where appropriate.
  3. Verbally Acknowledging Us
    Verbal acknowledgment of Oklahoma Arts Council and National Endowment for the Arts support should be given during announcements at performances, workshops, festivals, and other live, recorded, or virtual programs. Podcasts should include a verbal acknowledgment if the related programming was funded by our agency. Use the following to verbally acknowledge our support:

    This project was funded in part by the Oklahoma Arts Council, which receives support from the State of Oklahoma and the National Endowment for the Arts.

 

Download Our Logos

Use the links below to download logo options. These are the new Oklahoma Arts Council logos, introduced in 2025.

National Endowment for the Arts logos can be found here.

Note: The Oklahoma Arts Council logo should only be used in conjunction with programs funded by Oklahoma Arts Council grants. We reserve the right to ask users to remove logos from their materials. To inquire about the use of our logo, contact our Director of Marketing & Communications.

Following and Tagging Us on Social Media

The Oklahoma Arts Council is active on several social media platforms. The agency uses the platforms to share important news and information, bring attention to helpful resources, and highlight the impact of the arts in Oklahoma. Grantee organizations are expected to like and follow the Oklahoma Arts Council on social media. For programs made possible with our support, grantees should tag us in their related social media posts.

Facebook: @oklahomaartscouncil
Instagram: @oklahomaartscouncil
X (Twitter): @okartscouncil

Writing and Inviting Your *State Legislators

Grantees must inform their state senator and state representative in writing about grant awards from the Oklahoma Arts Council. State legislators like to know how state funding is impacting their districts. After receiving your award notice, please do the following:

  1. Notify your state senator and state representative in writing about your award.
  2. Describe how the funding empowers you to serve your community.
  3. Invite them to experience your program in person. Be sure to offer them the opportunity to speak or give remarks if they attend your event.
  4. Thank them for their support.

*State-level, not federal-level

Download template letters.

Identifying Your *State Legislators

A search feature is available at oklegislature.gov to help you identify the state senator and state representative who serves your organization’s district. Be sure to use your organization’s physical address (not mailing address) when completing the form.

State vs. Federal
Keep in mind your state legislators serve at the Oklahoma State Capitol in Oklahoma City where they make decisions about the state budget and appropriations for the Oklahoma Arts Council. By comparison, your federal representatives from Oklahoma serve in the U.S. Congress in Washington, D.C., where they make decisions about the federal budget, including National Endowment for the Arts funding.

Find your state legislators here.

*State-level, not federal-level

Questions

If you have specific needs related to acknowledging our support, please let us know. Our Director of Marketing and Communications is available to assist.