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2023 Oklahoma Arts Conference

  • Hilton Garden Inn Lawton-Ft. Sill 135 Northwest 2nd Street Lawton, OK, 73507 United States (map)

Location: Hilton Garden Inn Lawton-Ft. Sill, 135 NW 2nd Street

Room: Great Plains Ballroom A&B

Presenters: Jay Snider - Featured Artist, Hyunsoon Whang - Featured Artist, Vanessa Jennings - Keynote, Tracie Chapman - Moderator, Stan Booker - Presenter, Caroline Lowery - Presenter, Amber Sharples - Presenter

The general session luncheon program will feature a special keynote presentation by distinguished National Heritage Fellow Vanessa Jennings who has been called a "living national treasure" by two U.S. presidents for her deep knowledge of Kiowa culture. Along with Jennings' presentation, attendees will enjoy performances by pianist Hyunsoon Whang and Oklahoma State Poet Laureate Jay Snider. A legislative citation recognizing Oklahoma as Arts and Humanities Month in Oklahoma will be presented by State Representative Daniel Pae and State Representative Rande Worthen.