About Us
The Council was established in 1961 by community leaders as a non-profit, educational organization. It is an umbrella organization for 58 constituent groups with an aim of coordinating and promoting arts and culture throughout Tulsa. The Council continues to provide incubation services for emerging arts and culture-based groups and has a proud reputation of nurturing programs that become successful independent entities.
Our history as one of Oklahoma's largest providers of arts education services is reflected in our achievements. Since 1963, the Council has successfully integrated the Artists-in-the-Schools Program throughout the Tulsa community. The Council's Harwelden Institute, established in 1984, continues to engage over 20,000 school children and 350 classroom teachers each year. Oklahoma Chautauqua, first established in 1989, has the distinction of being the longest-running and largest living history series in Oklahoma. Each year, more than 4,500 individuals enjoy scholars' re-enactments of famous individuals from the past. The Council's history is rich with experience and success.
The Arts & Humanities Council of Tulsa is the champion of area arts and culture. Diverse education
programs advance its mission to inspire creativity, foster appreciation, promote lifelong learning,
enhance the quality of individual lives, and contribute economic vitality to the greater community.
