Arts and Humanities

Mission Statement

The Mission of the Arts and Humanities Division is to encourage and promote artistic expression and diversity in the City of Lawton.

About the Arts and Humanities Division Office 

Vision Statement: To create an enduring artistic and cultural community. 

The Arts and Humanities Office, located on the west side of McMahon Memorial Auditorium, supports the City of Lawton’s cultural endeavors and the arts and humanities industries, such as organizations, individuals, businesses, and other governmental agencies. Our division manages the McMahon Memorial Auditorium, the City of Lawton’s art collection, assists the various City of Lawton boards and trusts that foster the arts and humanities and serves as the point of contact for Film, Music & Video Production Support. 

Our office also provides outreach to individuals, organizations, and businesses that support the arts in Lawton, including marketing/promotional support and consultation services that build capacity in program development, securing resources, community engagement, and more. 

For more information about arts and humanities events and programs in Lawton, visit our website, swokarts.com. 

The Arts and Humanities Division is surveying residents about events and programs they would like to see presented in the community. Responses will inform our work to bring more amenities to our city. Complete our brief survey here.

Learn about the latest news from our division in our Lawton Arts Review newsletter here.

Projects by the Arts and Humanities Division and McMahon Memorial Auditorium are supported in part by the Oklahoma Arts Council, which receives support from the State of Oklahoma and the National Endowment for the Arts.