Nan Sheets, Herring Cove, Nova Scotia (detail), 1926, oil on canvas, 19 x 21 in., Oklahoma City Museum of Art, gift of Grant F. Bell in memory of Jesse A. Brewer, 1989.001, Image by Google
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Become a member of the Nan Sheets Society!
Nan Sheets was a pivotal figure in the history of the Oklahoma City Museum of Art. Her leadership and vision for a permanent art institution led to the opening of the Oklahoma City Art Center in 1936, which later became the Oklahoma City Museum of Art. Nan Sheets served as the director of the Museum from its inception until her retirement in 1965. During her tenure, she worked tirelessly to expand the Museum’s collection, enhance its educational offerings, and increase community engagement with the arts. Her legacy is evident in the Museum’s continued growth and its status as a cultural cornerstone in Oklahoma City.
Members of the Nan Sheets Society share in her vision of a strong cultural arts center for Oklahoma City. Become a member today by including the Museum in your estate plan.
A Gift That Lasts
Including the Oklahoma City Museum of Art in your will or beneficiary plans ensures that your legacy will have a profound and lasting impact on the cultural fabric of our community. Your legacy gift will support the Museum’s mission to enrich lives through the visual arts by providing vital resources for exhibitions, educational programs, film, and the care and preservation of our collection.
By planning a gift, you help secure a vibrant future for the arts, allowing future generations to experience the transformative power of art. Your generosity ensures that the Museum continues to be a resource for art and creativity for years to come.
Nan Sheets and Menaggio on Lake Como, 1950. Photo by Ronald Pyer, courtesy Oklahoma Historical Society
Bequest Your Legacy
A bequest is often the simplest and easiest way for you to have a lasting impact on the Museum while maintaining control over your assets throughout your lifetime. By including a gift in your will or trust, you can designate a specific dollar amount, a particular asset, or a percentage of your estate to go to the Museum.
You can designate your bequest to fund a specific program at the Museum or designate the funds to be used where they are needed most at that time.
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