ARTS FOR ALL

Participating Member organizations are located in Southwest Oklahoma and hold 501 (c) (3) tax exempt status. They are organized to further the performing arts, the visual arts and the literary arts. In addition to their primary activities, Participating Members conduct public outreach activities and provide volunteers to support Arts for All fund-raising events. Participating Member groups benefit from quarterly allocations of funds raised by Arts For All, Inc.

The Lawton Philharmonic Orchestra Society is devoted to promoting musical and educational activities to further musical understanding and appreciation in Southwest Oklahoma. The Society creates, organizes, maintains, and controls a symphony orchestra in Lawton. The orchestra has been presenting concerts since 1962, evolving from its volunteer beginnings to approximately 84 professional musicians. The society's goals include presenting quality symphonic music and education to tens of thousands of patrons each year and involving approximately 7000 area school students in symphonic music.

Website: https://lawtonphil.com
Facebook: LawtonPhilharmonic

Lawton Community Theatre has been presenting exceptional plays since 1952. The mission of Lawton Community Theatre is to produce professional quality theatre; to encourage and educate talented individuals; to promote collaboration among the arts; and to enrich quality of life for the people of South West Oklahoma. As part of their outreach to area school children, LCT members reach more than 5000 students each year helping them learn about theatre and the performing arts.

Website: https://lawtoncommunitytheatre.com/
Facebook: lawtoncommunitytheatre

The Lawton-Fort Sill Art Council was founded in 1955, and is open to anyone who desires to participate. The council is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the appreciation, enjoyment, education and distribution of all types of art with the Lawton-Fort Sill community.
The council is run entirely by volunteers who maintain a beautiful facility in which the public can view various forms of art and participate in educational workshops. LFSAC meets monthly with meetings including an artist demonstration and/or lecture. As part of the council's outreach activities, the demonstrations are free and open to the public. The council also presents many hands-on workshops on days other than meetings. LFSAC is dedicated to enriching the lives of area children and reaches approximately 1000 children each year.

Facebook: lawtonfortsillartcouncil

The Wichita Wildlight Photographic Society (WWPS) is dedicated to people interested in any aspect of photography, and has served Lawton, OK and the surrounding area since 1991. The group is focused on enjoying the art and fun of photography, sharing knowledge and learning, improving the photographic skills of members, and supporting the arts and community. As a public service, the group presents monthly classes on photography that are free and open to the public. WWPS members also teach free classes and workshops to civic groups, other organizations, and nearly 500 children in area schools each year.

Website: WichitaWildlight.org
Facebook: Wichita Wildlight Photographic Society
Email: WichitaWildLight@gmail.com

The Lawton Pro Musica Choir group has some of Southwest Oklahoma's finest singers. Their mission is to enrich Lawton and the surrounding area with concerts of outstanding choral music. Pro Musica provides performance opportunities for area vocal artists, educates and inspires young singers, and enhances the quality of life for area citizens. Besides performing for the general public, Pro Musica members are also dedicated to outreach in the schools, reaching approximately 500 children each year.

Website: www.lawtonpromusica.org
Email: lawtonpromusica@gmail.com

The McMahon Auditorium Authority is the parent organization of the “Lawton Arts and Humanities Committee”. The Committee encourages and coordinates cultural endeavors and activities. Provides understanding, knowledge, enjoyment, and practice of the arts and humanities, advances the development of Lawton/Ft.Sill’s citizens and contributes to the general welfare of the area. Encourages and stimulates all forms of artistic, literary, and other endeavors in the humanities.

Website: www.SWOKarts.com

Affiliate Member organizations participate in activities or programs which are concerned, at least partially, with appreciation and development of the arts and humanities. These organizations need not hold a tax exempt status since they do not benefit from quarterly allocations of funds raised by Arts For All, Inc.