Arts! Arts! Arts! 2026 celebrates the achievements of OU College of Fine Arts students and faculty as the College enters its second century of artistic excellence. Since 1991, the gala has raised more than $2 million to support development opportunities across the college, making a lasting impact on thousands of students and faculty.
for an evening celebrating the Weitzenhoffer Family College of Fine Arts.
Sunday, March 8, 2026
The Skirvin Hilton
Oklahoma City
Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby has been a transformative leader and enduring partner to the University of Oklahoma. Since taking office in 1987, he has guided the Chickasaw Nation’s growth from 250 employees to more than 15,000, developing nearly 400 programs and over 100 tribal businesses. His visionary leadership has strengthened OU through strategic collaborations that advance Indigenous scholarship, cultural representation, and student success. Notably, the Chickasaw Nation endowed OU’s Native Nations Center in 2018, later elevated to the Office of the President, and supported major initiatives including sustainability research partnerships and the 2021 financing of Cross Village housing. Governor Anoatubby’s impact continues to elevate Indigenous voices and reinforce OU’s commitment to excellence, equity, and community impact.
The Weitzenhoffer Family College of Fine Arts thanks Governor Anoatubby and members of the Chickasaw Nation for their continuing, generous support of our college, our annual Arts! Arts! Arts!, and the arts in the state of Oklahoma.
