OKC Beautiful - 50 years - Oklahoma City, OK
Posted by: 
Max and 99
N 35° 28.588 W 097° 31.721
14S E 633482 N 3926878
A two-block long art project by Joe Slack celebrates the 50th anniversary of OKC Beautiful.
Waymark Code: WM14XFD
Location: Oklahoma, United States
Date Posted: 09/06/2021
Views: 0
On Classen Blvd, between 7th and 9th is this amazing sculpture by Joe Slack. He has many pieces of outdoor art displayed in the OKC metro. Joe and his assistant spent 1,800 hours on the project which celebrates the 50 year anniversary of an organization that strives to keep our state beautiful.
Text on plaque:
OKC Beautiful 50th Anniversary
"Birdwatching OKC Lightning Thunder Dance Party"
Artist: Joe Slack 2019
From the OKC Beautiful website:
Mission
OKC Beautiful: Enhancing the image and appearance of Oklahoma City through education, programs and community engagement.
Vision
Oklahoma City is a vibrant community where citizens practice environmentally sustainable lifestyles and nurture economic growth through our programs.
Philosophy
OKC Beautiful believes the appearance of our city directly impacts its economic viability as well as affecting the quality of life and self-image of its residents.
Board of Directors
A board of directors governs OKC Beautiful. Members of the volunteer board are committed to raise operating funds, serve on the Advocacy/Awareness, Beautification, Fundraising or Marketing committee, and attend events and board meetings. Committees meet monthly and are responsible for overseeing all programs.
History
In 1962, the Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce organized a beautification committee. This group expanded to become the Mayor's Committee for City Beautification, appointed and organized by Mayor James H. Norick with the assistance of the Chamber. A new organization was formed to meet the committee's goals, and on March 26, 1971 was incorporated as Oklahoma City Beautiful Inc. as the only nonprofit organization dedicated to the beautification of Oklahoma City.
Funding
OKC Beautiful's major funding source is private donations from citizens and local businesses dedicated to improving the image and appearance of the community. Foundation grants, special events, endowments and other sources of income provide funds for OKC Beautiful's operating expenses and programs. OKC Beautiful does not receive funds from city, state or federal government.
Anniversary Year: 2021
Year of Event, Organization or Occurance: 1971
Address:
Classen Boulevard between 7th and 9th Streets
Oklahoma City, OK USA
73118
Website: [Web Link]
|
Visit Instructions:
1. Original photo if possible. A narrative of your visit.
Recent Visits/Logs:
| There are no logs for this waymark yet. |
|
|
|