2027 Campaign for the arts
The 2027 Allied Arts Campaign is an opportunity for our community to come together in support of the arts and culture that make central Oklahoma a dynamic place to live, work and play. Contributions from businesses, foundations and individuals help expand access to creative experiences, revitalize neighborhoods, and enrich quality of life for all. Join us in building a stronger, more vibrant future through the power of the arts.
For more information, please email courtney.lavender@alliedartsokc.com.
2027 CAMPAIGN CO-CHAIRS
Katie and Taylor Shinn
An Edmond native, Katie Shinn has always had a love for the arts and literature. She spent 12 years as a writing professor at the University of Central Oklahoma and has also worked as a freelance editor and podcast host. Katie remains active in education through her volunteerism with Restore OKC, local public schools and Casady School's Parents' Organization. Her enduring love of literature, learning and creative expression has shaped her commitment to strengthening cultural opportunities for Oklahomans of all ages.
A lifelong Oklahoman, Taylor Shinn has dedicated both his professional work and volunteer service to strengthening Oklahoma communities. Following careers with Chesapeake Energy, GE and Baker Hughes, Taylor is now an entrepreneur in energy and industrial technology. For more than a decade, he has served on the Allied Arts board in a number of capacities, championing the transformative power of the arts and his belief that “Art is the Highest Form of Hope.”
2027 HONORARY CHAIRS
Martha Burger and Donald Rowlett
Originally from Delaware, Martha Burger came to Oklahoma to attend Oklahoma State University and made the state her home. Following a distinguished career in the energy industry as a senior executive with Chesapeake Energy Corporation, Burger became the 18th president of Oklahoma City University, successfully guiding the institution through the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. A devoted advocate for the arts, she has attended countless performances, watched OCU music, theater and dance students grow into successful artists, and served as a board member of the Oklahoma City Philharmonic.
A native Oklahoman, Donald Rowlett spent the majority of his career in finance with OG&E, retiring in 2022 after more than three decades with the company. Rowlett has been actively involved with Oklahoma City's arts organizations for nearly 40 years, including advisory roles with the Oklahoma City Museum of Art and his current service on the Oklahoma City Philharmonic Board of Directors.
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