Artists Creative Fund (ACF) announced $10,000 grant awards for 20 local artists from the Tulsa area in September, supporting experimentation and exploration of new ideas and innovative work. An initiative of the George Kaiser Family Foundation, the program is marking its fourth cohort of funded artists. Launched in 2023 to improve funding, visibility, and professional development fo Tulsa-based artists and creatives, Artists Creative Fund has supported the development of 60 projects by local artists to date.
Starting with the 2026 program, ACF is partnering with Mid-America Arts Alliance, the Regional Arts Organization serving Oklahoma's six-state region, for administration of the program and its professional development.