About Us
The Oklahoma Society for Culture Appreciation was founded with the following missions:
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Promote Culture and the Arts within the State of Oklahoma through managed events, logistic support, and financial grants.
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Promote Oklahoma Art and Culture to communities outside the state.
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Bring together divergent cultures and build community utilizing The Arts and realization of our own commonality as humans.
The Oklahoma Society for Culture Appreciation is a registered 501(3) Non-Profit Organization.
EIN: 85-3846414
Donations are Tax Deductible to Extent Allowed by Law.
Our Story
Founded in 2020, the Oklahoma Society for Culture Appreciation seeks to fulfill its mission by promoting education and building community through entertainment.
We are driven by a vision of cultural celebration that is not imported, but homegrown & fueled by local talent, business engagement, and meaningful partnerships. Our events are not only designed to entertain, but to educate, empower, and connect the people of Oklahoma and beyond.
What sets us apart is our commitment to excellence, our dedication to cultural literacy, and our belief that collaboration is stronger than competition. We aim to create programming that highlights the rich diversity within our communities while supporting the artists, educators, and organizations that call this state home.
We are a collective of individuals united by a passion for culture and a shared goal: to build inclusive, engaging, and educational experiences; to administer charitable grants and programming; and to form strong, long-lasting partnerships with local businesses, nonprofits, and educational institutions. Together, we’re working to cultivate a landscape where culture thrives; not just through who we bring in, but through who we lift up.
Founded By: Melinda West, Shailaja Marion, Zachary Murphy
Cabinet
Organizational Leadership
Director of Operations
Melinda West
Director of Communications & Technology
Zac Murphy
Director of Finance
Shailaja Marion
Director of Logistics
Peter Adolphsen
Director of Programming & Guests
Melinda West
Director of Staff Coordination
Heather Alden
Assistant Director of Operations
*vacant*
Assistant Director of Communications & Technology
Tara Bennett
Assistant Director of Finance
*vacant*
Assistant Director of Logistics
Nicholas Simmons
Assistant Director of Programming & Guests
Otto Schenck
Assistant Director of Programming & Guests
Sarah Galbreath
Assistant Director of Staff Coordination
Matthew Jackson
The Board
Officers:
Chairperson of the Board
Melinda West
Vice Chairperson of the Board
Zac Murphy
Secretary of the Board
Eric Hammons
Treasurer of the Board
Shailaja Marion
Chairperson Pro Tempore
Personnel Officer of the Board
Heather Alden
Deputy: Matthew Jackson
Sergeant-At-Arms of the Board
Otto Schenck
Voting Members:
1. Kristie Wofford
2. Stephen Piveral
3. Heather Humphrey
4. Uriah Davis
5. Roger Smith
6. Chris Perez
7. Peter Adolphsen
8. *vacant*
9. Benjamin Ekohff
10. Tara Bennett
Advisors to the Board:
Brandi Summers, Head of Tabletop & Specialty Gaming - OS4CA
Mileena Summers, Head of Tabletop & Specialty Gaming - OS4CA
DONATE TO OS4CA
Donations allow us to continue producing events and additional educational programming.
Current Donations will be applied to: 2025 Tokyo, OK Volunteers
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