Oklahoma City, OK– December 04, 2025 – MidFirst Bank and Arts Council Oklahoma City are proud to announce they have reached a major milestone: $1 million raised for the arts. Since 2011, the MidFirst Bank Art Card (debit card) has donated five cents per transaction to Arts Council Oklahoma City when customers use their card at least six times per month. This is in addition to the fifty-dollar donation made by MidFirst Bank when the Art Card is selected at account opening. MidFirst Bank is the official bank of all Arts Council Oklahoma City and their events, including the Festival of the Arts.

“It is a privilege to support Oklahoma City’s vibrant arts scene through the MidFirst Bank Art Card program,” said Jeff Records, Chairman of MidFirst Bank. “The arts have always been a powerful driving force of talent, culture, and innovation that enriches our local community. We are incredibly proud of our partnership with Arts Council Oklahoma City, which has raised a remarkable $1 million, and we look forward to continuing to support the arts together.”

Every Penny Counts

The MidFirst Bank Art Card makes it easy for everyone to support the arts. By using their card for everyday purchases, customers help MidFirst Bank contribute to a thriving arts scene in Oklahoma City. This partnership is about more than just reaching this giving milestone. The MidFirst Bank Art Card illustrates the impact of community partnerships like MidFirst Bank and Arts Council Oklahoma City.

Arts for Everyone

Arts Council Oklahoma City believes the arts should be accessible to all. Their All Access Arts program brings creative experiences to underserved communities, ensuring everyone can participate in and enjoy the arts. The million-dollar milestone is a testament to the power of MidFirst Bank’s community support. “This incredible achievement shows how dedicated Oklahoma City is to the arts,” says Angela Cozby, Executive Director of Arts Council Oklahoma City.  “MidFirst Bank and Arts Council Oklahoma City thank all the Art Card holders who have made this possible.”

About MidFirst Bank:

MidFirst Bank has demonstrated a steadfast commitment to the greater community through philanthropy, volunteerism and many corporate partnerships and sponsorships. From healthcare to education to a wide range of civic-oriented and charitable organizations, the bank supports people and companies in the markets it serves.

With over $40 billion in assets, Oklahoma City-based MidFirst Bank is the largest privately owned bank in the nation and provides commercial lending, wealth management, private banking and mortgage servicing nationally. MidFirst Bank has locations in Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, Oklahoma, Texas and Utah. MidFirst Bank serves California through 1st Century Bank, a division of MidFirst Bank. For more information on MidFirst Bank and its charitable works, visit midfirst.com.

About Arts Council Oklahoma City:

Arts Council Oklahoma City has been the heart of the city’s arts scene since 1967. Arts Council Oklahoma City is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to bringing the arts and the community together through free or low-cost cultural events and various arts outreach activities that impact underserved populations. Each year, Arts Council OKC events, programs, and services reach nearly one million Oklahoma City residents and visitors.

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