Oklahoma Cultural Treasures
The Governor of Oklahoma and the Oklahoma Arts Council may designate an individual as an Oklahoma Cultural Treasure if that individual is considered especially precious or valuable by a particular period, class, community or population. Among the criteria for the selection are that the designee must be 70 years of age or older, be a bearer of intangible cultural assets and have outstanding artistic or historical worth.
- 2021 Joy Harjo
- 2018 Wanda Jackson
- 2015 Ed Ruscha
- 2004 John Hope Franklin
- 2002 Wilson Hurley
- 2001 Charles Banks Wilson
- 1999 N. Scott Momaday
- 1997 Yvonne Chouteau
- 1997 Rosella Hightower
- 1997 Moscelyne Larkin
- 1997 Maria Tallchief
- 1997 Marjorie Tallchief
- 1995 Doc Tate Nevaquaya
- 1987 Te Ata
Oklahoma Cultural Ambassadors
The Governor of Oklahoma and the Oklahoma Arts Council may designate an individual as an Oklahoma Cultural Ambassador. Established in 1984, the Oklahoma Cultural Ambassador award honors native Oklahomans who have made an impact in the arts, achieving national and international acclaim for their work.
- 2021 Kristin Chenoweth
- 2003 Leona Mitchel
- 2001 Alfre Woodard
- 1997 W. Richard West
- 1990 Stephen Dickson
- 1989 James Garner
- 1984 Allan Houser
Questions?
Director of Marketing and Communications
Joel Gavin
(405) 312-1838
joel.gavin@arts.ok.gov
