Step Up: Not For Profit. For Community

Saxum Public Relations selects Oklahoma City Museum of Art for
pro bono PR grant program
The organization will receive a $50,000 service grant for one year

OKLAHOMA CITY – Saxum Public Relations, central Oklahoma’s largest public relations and creative firm, announced today the selection of the Oklahoma City Museum of Art as the first recipient of the firm’s $50,000 pro bono service grant for 2009-2010.

Step Up is a PR grant program that will provide the nonprofit with access to a suite of public relations services at Saxum|PR and its sister agency Maxus Creative. Those services will include a combination of media relations assistance, comprehensive communications planning, select creative services, research, media training and message development.

“The Oklahoma City Museum of Art is a community cultural treasure,” said Saxum CEO Renzi Stone. “Although the signature Dale Chihuly tower and permanent collection is a hallmark of the institution, we have learned what a dynamic collection of art and services come out of the museum on a regular basis. Our goal is to help tell that story.”

The Oklahoma City Museum of Art serves more than 135,000 visitors annually from all 50 states and over 40 foreign countries.

“This is an exciting time for the museum,” said Glen Gentele, Oklahoma City Museum of Art president and CEO. “We are thrilled about having been selected and look forward to a productive partnership with the talented Saxum team.”

The museum was selected with the help of recognized community leadership, who guided the selection process for the 2009-2010, $50,000 grant recipient.

Those advisory members include: Ann Felton, chairman and CEO, Central Oklahoma Habitat for Humanity; Donna Rinehart-Keever, former president, Allied Arts; Bob Ross, president and CEO, Inasmuch Foundation; and Bob Spinks, president and CEO, United Way of Central Oklahoma.

For more information on Step Up, visit www.saxumpr.com.

About Oklahoma City Museum of Art
Located in the heart of Downtown Oklahoma City's Arts District, the Oklahoma City Museum of Art serves 135,000 visitors annually from all 50 states and over 40 foreign countries. The museum is home to a permanent collection of European and American art, contemporary art including the most comprehensive Chihuly collection and ongoing rotation of temporary art. The OKCMOA is also one of the Midwest's premiere repertoire cinemas. Visit www.okcmoa.com for more information or call (405) 236-3100.

About Saxum Public Relations
Saxum|PR is a creative public relations firm and a leading regional provider of strategic communications programs to businesses, non-profits, government and associations. Visit www.saxumpr.com or visit our Twitter site www.twitter.com/saxumpr.