Cornerstone Conversations
Cornerstone Conversations is a series of listening sessions co-hosted by the Oklahoma Arts Council and communities across the state that will take place beginning in fall 2024. Staff of the Oklahoma Arts Council will travel the state, hosting sessions designed to empower Oklahomans in all communities to partner with our agency in creating shared goals for leveraging the arts to meet needs statewide. As we listen and learn of the unique visions communities have for themselves through the arts, those visions will serve as important building blocks in the creation of our 2026-2030 strategic plan.
Cornerstone Conversation sessions are co-facilitated by the Oklahoma Arts Council and members of each local community. Attendees participate in individual exercises and small group discussion and will be given opportunities to provide written feedback. Sessions will include a 30-minute networking break with light refreshments.
Reserve a Seat! Upcoming Conversations (2024-25)
The Oklahoma Arts Council will be holding Cornerstone Conversations throughout the state beginning in November 2024, with more conversations planned for spring 2025. Upcoming conversations are listed below. There is no cost to attend, however RSVPs are requested. Seating may be limited.
To reserve your seat at a Cornerstone Conversation session, send an email to chandra.boyd@arts.ok.gov noting which session you will attend.
Central
Guthrie
Thursday, November 7
3:30 to 6:00 p.m.
Pollard Theatre
120 W. Harrison Ave.
Northeast
Bristow
Tuesday,
November 12
3:30 to 6:00 p.m.
Bristow Public Library
111 W. 7th Ave.
Southwest
Chickasha
December 12
4:00 to 6:30 p.m.
Chickasha Area Arts Council
521 W Chickasha Ave.
Look for more locations and dates to be announced soon in a community near you!
Accessibility Needs
The Oklahoma Arts Council seeks to accommodate all Oklahomans interested in participating in Cornerstone Conversations. To request an accommodation, please notify our Accessibility Coordinator in advance at erika.wilhite@arts.ok.gov or (405) 249-7615. Requests for accommodations must be made at least 10 business days in advance.
Learn About Our Strategic Planning Process
Every five years, the Oklahoma Arts Council embarks on a process of creating a strategic plan that outlines the mission, vision, guiding principles, values, and goals that will guide the work of the agency. The strategic plan is the result of a comprehensive process that prioritizes input from Oklahomans representing communities statewide.