Oklahoma Arts Council Members
Appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the state Senate, the 15 members of the Oklahoma Arts Council are responsible for oversight of agency activities. Correspondence intended for members may be submitted to our office at (405) 521-2853 or okarts@arts.ok.gov. Current members are:
Barbara Braught
Chair
Duncan
John Kennedy
Vice-Chair
Oklahoma City
Jake Yunker
Secretary
Oklahoma City
Saxon Allton
Oklahoma City
Deanna Cardenas
Oklahoma City
Shannon Crites
Ardmore
Lucy Fusselman
Oklahoma City
Rebecca Marks Jimerson
Tulsa
Vi Le
Yukon
Carrie Leonard
Oklahoma City
Barbara Myers
Claremore
Scott Parman
Oklahoma City
Krista Samples
Edmond
Emily Smith
Altus
Sally Starling
Oklahoma City
Council Meetings
Council meetings are held three times per year. Additional meetings may be held when necessary. Scheduled meetings are:
March 11, 2026
June 18, 2026
- October 5, 2026
(Posted December 5, 2025)
