Fighting for arts and funding 40+ agencies.
$82M impact and growing since 1971
But we do more than raise money. We advocate for the arts. We promote arts education – and raise awareness of its impact in our schools, communities and state. And to keep our member agencies strong, we offer many levels of technical and organizational support.
Allied Arts was formed in 1971 as a way for the community to support and engage with Central Oklahoma’s cultural groups.
Our annual campaign raises critical funding for nonprofit arts organizations throughout the community. From corporations and foundations to nonprofits and people just like you, everyone can make a difference. Funding helps local arts organizations with their operating, program and educational budgets. Allied Arts also helps organizations keep ticket prices low – and offer free events – so more people community-wide can experience the arts. Creating hands-on arts education for schoolchildren across the state is also possible because of campaign funding.
Enriching lives through advancement of the arts.
To be the driving force for the arts in Oklahoma’s dynamic growth.
Deborah McAuliffe Senner
Deborah serves as President & CEO of Allied Arts, where she has worked to strengthen the cultural community for over 18 years. She is a graduate of Benedictine College and St. Gregory’s University, with degrees in communications and theatre. She is married to Scott Senner and together they have two children, Brevin and Sterling.
Jennifer Bryan
Jennifer oversees the Allied Arts annual fundraising campaign and manages the organization’s grant programs. Originally from New Orleans, Jennifer enjoys good food, fine wine and boisterous laughter. As a graduate of Louisiana State University, she can often be heard saying her favorite phrase, “Geaux Tigers!”
Robert Schultheis
Rob oversees finance, business planning, budgeting and human resources for Allied Arts. He has an M.B.A. in Finance & Marketing and a B.A. in Economics from the University of Colorado/Boulder. When not shuttling the kids between theater rehearsals and sports practices, Rob enjoys traveling, good wine and watching college football. He and his wife Jaime have two children, Charlie and Sawyer.
Deborah McAuliffe Senner
Deborah serves as President & CEO of Allied Arts, where she has worked to strengthen the cultural community for over 18 years. She is a graduate of Benedictine College and St. Gregory’s University, with degrees in communications and theatre. She is married to Scott Senner and together they have two children, Brevin and Sterling.
2021-2022 Board of Directors
- Chair:
Steve Mason - Vice Chair:
Glen Maynard - Secretary:
Aimee Harlow - Treasurer:
Max Myers - 2022 Campaign Co-Chair:
Robert Clements - 2022 Campaign Co-Chair:
Sody Clements - 2022 Honorary Chair:
Cathy Busey - 2022 Honorary Chair:
Phil Busey - Affiliated Fund/Advocacy Trustee:
Lou C. Kerr - Allocations Chair:
Debbie Nauser - Allocations Finance & At Risk Process Chair:
Grant DeFehr - At-Risk Process Chair:
Lonny Towell
- Board Management & Engagement Chair:
Michael Laird - Branding/Marketing Chair:
Hillary Farrell - Education & Small Grants Chair:
Mims Talton - Events Chair:
Valerie Naifeh - HR/DEI/Succession Planning Chair:
Heather Wilson - Immediate Past Chair:
Tricia Everest - Planned Giving Chair:
Paul Dudman - Strategic Planning Chair:
David Woods - Technology Chair:
Chuck Thompson - Member At Large/OPUS Chair:
Russ Harrison - Member At Large:
John higginbotham - Member At Large:
Gail Huneryager
- Member At Large:
Jim Kessler - Member At Large:
James A. Pickel - Member At Large:
Taylor Shinn - Member At Large:
C. Renzi Stone - Member At Large:
Lonny Towell - Member At Large:
Mike Turpen
- David Argueta
- Laura Griffith Aufleger
- Alex Bagby
- Julie Beffort
- Mark Beffort
- Craig Boelte
- Allen Brown
- Cordell Brown
- Cathy Busey
- Brian Byrnes
- Kelly Caviness
- Jerry Chenoweth
- Graham Colton
- Jason Constable
- Anita Crites
- Amy Davis
- Grant DeFehr
- Paul W. Dudman
- Rodney England
- Christy Everest *
- Jim Everest *
- Tricia Everest
- Joshua FahrenbruckHillary FarrellVahid FarzanehPolly Fleet
- Mark Funke *
- Ashley Gockstetter
- Kay Goebel *
- Bailey Gordon
- Edward Patrick Gray
- Betsy Guthrie-Brunsteter
- Linda C. Haneborg *
- Aimee Harlow
- Dana Harper
- Russ Harrison
- Judy Hatfield *
- Morgan Henry
- Jorge Hernandez
- John Higginbotham
- Karin Holsted
- David Holt **
- Heath Hornbeek
- Janet Hudson
- Gail Huneryager
- Jerry Hunter
- Sunil Isaac
- Tommie Johnson
- Ann Johnstone *Stephen KeenanLou C. KerrJim Kessler
- D. Benham Kirk
- Amanda Kirkpatrick-Lawler
- Debra Kos
- Brad Krieger
- Michael Laird
- Harrison Levy *
- Judy Love *
- Lisa Love
- Paula Love
- Joan S. Maguire *
- Steve Mason
- Travis Mason
- Glen Maynard
- Jere W. McKenny *
- Geron Morgan
- Barry W. Murphy, Jr.
- Max Myers
- Valerie Naifeh
- Randy Nance
- Deborah Nauser
- Camilla Ostrowe
- David Ostrowe
- Collins PeckTori PerryJames A. PickelLt. Governor Matt Pinnell
- Frederick Redwine
- Nathan Rice
- Bill Schonacher
- Taylor Shinn
- Lee Allan Smith *
- Charles L. Spicer, Jr.
- Danny Stith
- C. Renzi Stone
- Mark K. Stonecipher
- Suzie Symcox
- Mims Talton
- Chuck Thompson
- Debbie Thompson
- Jeff Thompson
- Lonny Towell
- Carol W. Troy *
- Claire Turmelle
- Usha Turner
- Mike Turpen
- Vicki VanStavern
- Jack Wheeler
- Marcus Whitworth
- Roy Williams **Heather WilsonJeff WilsonDavid Woods
**Denotes Ex-officio
Allied Arts 2022 Campaign Kickoff Event
Join us to learn more about the grantees that benefit from your support of Allied Arts, plus, get an exclusive, first look at our 50th Anniversary public art project!
The Campaign Kickoff event has been postponed to March 10, at the Oklahoma City Convention Center. The postponement will allow our community to come together safely to celebrate the arts, hear impactful stories, enjoy riveting performances and launch the public start of the 2022 campaign. Additionally, we are excited to unveil Allied Arts 50th Anniversary community art installation sponsored by the Inasmuch Foundation! Guests will enjoy an exclusive first look at the outdoor exhibition in Scissortail Park following the Kickoff program.
Allied Arts 2022 Campaign Kickoff Event
Join us to learn more about the grantees that benefit from your support of Allied Arts, plus, get an exclusive, first look at our 50th Anniversary public art project!
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