Stranded at the Station perform on Oklahoma Ave.

What is TAG?

The Arts in Guthrie is dedicated to helping the arts in Guthrie, OK! Why do we need an organization like this?
Guthrie is absolutely bursting with talented artists, artisans, and craftsmen. Many other Arts Districts in the state don't even touch what is available here. What we have lacked in the past is a way to focus this talent into a cohesive entity that will be able to further the promotion of programs, events, and educational opportunities.

The mission of our organization is to provide a structure from which arts-related activities can spring. We are a clearinghouse of sorts for arts events, arts instruction, arts performances, arts economy, etc., and we promote community involvement with the arts in everything we do. We believe that many voices coming together to speak as one, with focus, can make a bigger impact on our community and yield a greater influence than singular voices. Whereas, once, we were individual artists, patrons, or organizations making a statement, now we are a force for furthering arts involvement across the board.

Queen of The Prairie

Guthrie is a unique town. We were born in a rush of dust and hopeful thinking. Even our earliest citizens knew that something special was here, and built a town that was suited to be a capital - "The Queen of the Prairie". The 1950's - '60's brought many questionable "improvements" in our town, but some folks with a vision stepped up in the '70's - '80's to bring Guthrie to her second renaissance. the restoration of our turn of the century buildings has revealed stunningly beautiful architecture and has placed Guthrie far ahead of other towns as we create a sustainable arts and cultural district. We already have the infrastructure in place, this the right time for Guthrie's third renaissance to take place! 
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