Hello Friends and Potential Donors,

Music is my livelihood, and Oklahoma is my home—my heart. So, when I heard more about OKPOP’s mission to inspire and empower young Oklahoma musicians or artists like me, I knew I had to get involved. OKPOP is telling the stories of Oklahomans who influence pop culture in such a cool and innovative way, and folks from all over the county are going to love it.

Please consider joining me, and others, to support the final fundraising phase to open OKPOP to the public.


Honorary Campaign Chair

Pop culture is the heart & soul of Oklahoma. Immersive and educational exhibits are also the heart & soul of OKPOP.

The Heart & Soul fundraising campaign to complete OKPOP will utilize funds to:

  • capture, restore, and catalog thousands of Oklahoma artifacts and collections;
  • support the design and construction of immersive, world-class interactive installations and exhibits;
  • provide financial support for education, programming development, technology
    implementation, and marketing.
Fundraising Update

For every $1 committed, OKPOP will receive a matching $1 from the State of Oklahoma.

During the First Special Session of the 2023 legislative session, the Oklahoma Historical Society was appropriated $18 million for completion of OKPOP. In 2024, we received a significant boost to fundraising efforts thanks to the passage of SB1155 in June. This legislation establishes a fund to hold the $18 million match set aside during the 2023 session.

Matching funds must be provided by November 2025. With your support we can turn up the funding volume for OKPOP and complete the museum!

Thank you to our founding donors! These donors recognized the potential and importance of OKPOP and raised their hands to be the first to lend their support. They prioritized a gift to preserve our legacy, celebrate Oklahomans, and create a museum to educateand inpsire the next generation of artists.

TULSA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

CITY OF
TULSA

GEORGE KAISER FAMILY FOUNDATION

CHICKASAW
NATION

CHEROKEE
NATION

BOK
FINANCIAL

KEN & JEANINE
CLIFFORD

LEIGH & JOHN
REAVES

Campaign Cabinet
Lt. Gov Matt Pinnell

Lt. Gov. Matt Pinnell

State of Oklahoma

Mayor G.T. Bynum

City of Tulsa

Molly Jarvis

Cherokee Nation Businesses

Tim Blake Nelson

Actor, Director, Playwright

Jeff Stava

Tulsa Community Foundation

Sterlin Harjo

Filmmaker

Jay Ellis

Film and TV Actor

Rose Washington-Jones

Tulsa Economic Development Corporation

Charlene Ripley

Ripley’s Farm + Studio

Cliff Hudson

Business Advisor, Lawyer

Dr. Bob Blackburn

Historian

For individuals, corporations, and foundations interested in naming opportunities, please contact:

Abby Kurin, Managing Director
OKPOP Foundation
akurin@okpopfoundation.org

Click below to download campaign collateral.

  • OKPOP Guide
  • Heart & Soul Campaign Booklet