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Even in the best of economic times, survival, stability, and success are challenging goals for many nonprofit arts and cultural organizations. But with persistent economic uncertainty seemingly the new norm, organizations are increasingly citing the impact they are feeling from hesitant funders and program sponsors. Add in three years of cuts to public funding for the arts via the Oklahoma Arts Council budget, and cuts to the National Endowment for the Arts, and the challenges mount for organizations serving their communities through the arts.

Several sessions being offered during the 2011 Oklahoma Arts Conference aim to equip and sustain arts and cultural organizations amid ongoing uncertainty. Sessions focused on fundraising, informing and influencing elected officials, partnerships, and marketing will help you navigate the new economic reality:

Wednesday, October 26

• Legislative / Elected Official Panel (panel includes State Representatives Jeannie McDaniel, Jadine Nollan, Jabar Shumate and State Senator Judy Eason McIntyre)
  

• Legislative Do's and Don'ts for Arts Organizations

Thursday, October 27

• Greater than the Sum: Sharing a United Vision for the Arts (General Session on arts advocacy featuring Oklahomans for the Arts)
  

• Hi, I'm Alyson. Will You Be My Friend? (social media)

• Media Panel
  

• Public Private Partnerships: The New Key to Success

• Developing a Love Connection: Finding Support for Arts Programs
  

Other conference activities that might interest you...

• ONEAL Deal - networking and dialogue for new and emerging arts leaders; perfect for new / younger staff members (evening of Tuesday, October 25)

• Tour of the Philbrook Museum of Art (pre-conference; space is limited)

• How to Turn Your Mailing List into Pure Gold
  

See the full schedule of sessions, panels, and events.

Register for the conference here.