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George Kaiser Family Foundation, a supporting organization of Tulsa Community Foundation, is dedicated to providing equal opportunity for young children.
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Former TAF fellow Sterlin Harjo makes history again with The Lowdown, filmed in Tulsa and starring Ethan Hawke. Praised by Vulture, Time and Variety, the Hulu series spotlights Tulsa’s thriving film scene. Read about the finale screening in @TulsaWorld: ow.ly/y7BL50XqOFa
Tulsa Regional STEM Alliance (TRSA) is celebrating STEMtember, a celebration of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics in Tulsa. There is still time for learners of all ages to explore STEMtember's engaging events and opportunities. Learn more at tulsastem.org
Artists Creative Fund continues to impact Tulsa’s creative scene. Artists, writers, performers and more have gained mentorship, professional development, and have shared their work through more than 20 events. See what the latest cohort accomplished: ow.ly/9j6V50WuTen
The Woody Guthrie Folk Festival takes place July 9-12 in Okemah, OK, celebrating the life and music of the iconic folk singer. Join @WoodyGuthrieCtr for a creative writing workshop, “All You Can Write is What You See," and write like Guthrie. Learn more: ow.ly/rJCv50WkHxE
Tulsa Service Year is introducing its 6th cohort of fellows. These recent college grads are choosing Tulsa to receive hands-on experience in creating social change with local nonprofits and organizations focused on making Tulsa a better place. Learn more: ow.ly/iUSF50WjQgo
Tulsa Tough is rolling through town with more excitement than ever. Join @flywheelpresents for its annual @Tulsa_Tough afterparty, Big Ride. With food trucks and live music, Big Ride is a true celebration of Tulsa’s favorite weekend. Learn more at flywheeltulsa.com/big-ride
The newest @woodyguthriectr exhibit, “Hip-Hop America: The Mixtape Exhibit,” curated by @grammymuseum delves deep into the world of hip-hop. This exhibit explores the profound influence of hip-hop culture, from music, dance, fashion and more. Learn more: woodyguthriecenter.org/visit/
Don’t miss the final month of programming for this round of Artist Creative Fund (ACF) recipients. From music compositions to visual art and fashion showcases, experience must-see events and your last chance to see these artists’ work. Learn more at artistscreativefund.art/events.
At a recent meeting, the Tulsa Global District Property and Business Owner Association invited Chief Larsen to speak with the east Tulsa community to discuss questions about the Tulsa Police Department and strengthen community ties for a brighter future: ow.ly/476K50UYcS1.
InvestNorth leaders Brandon Oldham and Tangela Ekhoff were recently featured in a Tulsa World series amplifying Black voices. In their editorials, they emphasize the importance of investing in north Tulsa. Read more here: ow.ly/wleF50V1ske.
Congratulations to Loren Waters, whose short documentary Tiger won the Sundance 2025 Short Film Jury Award for Directing. An Artists Creative Fund recipient, Waters explores the legacy of Indigenous artist Dana Tiger and her family's T-shirt company: ow.ly/NofI50UWVlX.
Don’t miss your chance to gain real-world experience doing work that makes an impact. Applications for GKFF’s Summer Impact Program are due next week. Submit your application before Friday, February 14 at gkff.org/internships/.
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George Kaiser Family Foundation Internships | GKFF Intern
GKFF seeks professional, engaging, and hard-working interns to work with local non-profits and community organizations this summer.
Applications are open for the 2025 GKFF Summer Impact Program, a 9-week paid internship with GKFF’s non-profit partners. Sophomore and junior college students can apply by Friday, February 14, 2025. Learn more: ow.ly/htbS50Ujfrm.
Led by newly appointed Executive Director Reggie Ivey, Northside Neighbors is a nonprofit dedicated to serving the people of north Tulsa. Learn more about how Northside Neighbors will help north Tulsa thrive: ow.ly/QL2550UTpJW.
Tulsa Artist Fellowship announced their 2025-2027 awardees. We're thrilled to welcome these talented artists and change makers to Tulsa. From sculptors to scientists, these awardees represent the diversity and vibrancy of our growing arts community. More: ow.ly/X8b050USxws.
Ring in the Year of the Snake with Tulsa’s Lunar New Year festival. Enjoy lantern painting, a lion dance, free food, live music and a spotlight on local AAPI artists. Saturday, February 1 from 6-9 p.m. at 101 E Archer St. Learn more at ow.ly/eXZV50UPEGz.
Oklahoma First Lady Sarah Stitt welcomed @CouncilonCJ Women’s Justice Commission to Tulsa to address challenges faced by justice-involved women. They toured @TulsaWIR and @still_she_rises, underscoring Tulsa’s leadership in advancing justice reform. More: ow.ly/C2un50UO6nt.
Tulsa is rapidly becoming a leader in tech workforce development, fueled by advancements in AI, automation and federal investments in emerging industries like autonomous technologies. Learn more in this Tulsa World article: ow.ly/6vX450UKuSn.
Tulsa's @bobdylancenter ensured the authenticity of Bob Dylan’s popular biopic, A Complete Unknown. Guided tours of the Woody Guthrie & Bob Dylan Centers showcasing artifacts from the film run Saturdays and Sundays at 2pm. through March 2, 2025. More at bobdylancenter.com/event/bringing….
Dolly Week is returning from Jan. 13-18. The Birth through Eight Strategy for Tulsa (GKFF-BEST) is partnering with the @tulsalibrary to host this week-long celebration of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in honor of Dolly’s birthday on Jan. 19. More at ow.ly/AzFz50UBlbQ.
The @cityoftulsagov, @TulsaSchools and Elevate East are connecting foreign-born residents to teaching roles through recruitment events, leveraging international training to diversify schools and enrich student experiences. Watch the @KJRH2HD story at ow.ly/zymc50UopkJ
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