Allied Arts hosted its annual Honorary Chair Event on April 15 to celebrate the visionary leadership and philanthropy of 2025 Honorary Chairs Christian Keesee and Larry Keigwin. Held at Oklahoma Contemporary, more than 200 friends, arts advocates and Allied Arts supporters attended the event to pay tribute to Keesee and Keigwin’s steadfast work to make the arts accessible to more Oklahomans.

Mixing custom martinis and local artwork, Allied Arts ARTini returns to the Oklahoma City Convention Center on May 17, 2025, from 7-11 p.m. With a Havana Nights theme, this year’s ARTini event will bring the vibrant energy and rich culture of the iconic Cuban capital to life.

Allied Arts has awarded over $186,000 in grants to 31 local arts nonprofits through its Educational Outreach and Capacity Building programs. These funds, raised through the ongoing Allied Arts Campaign, support arts education, access, and organizational growth. Mayor David Holt also proclaimed February as Allied Arts Month, recognizing the organization's impact on Oklahoma’s creative community. Learn more at alliedartsokc.com/grants.

Allied Arts launched its 2025 campaign with a $3.9 million goal, announcing over $1 million already raised at the January 28 kickoff event. Campaign Chairs Sally and Jeff Starling highlighted the arts’ impact, with Honorary Chairs Christian Keesee and Larry Keigwin recognized for their contributions. The event featured local performances and a campaign video by Prairie Surf Media. Mayor David Holt will proclaim February as Allied Arts Month on February 25. Donate at alliedartsokc.com/donate.