Creativity Builds Community
SPARK! brings Veterans and artists together to create spaces where creativity becomes a pathway to connection.
Through rhythm, movement, visual art, and storytelling, Veterans explore new forms of expression while the broader community is invited to listen more deeply.
Veterans bring the mission. Artists bring the medium.
These moments of creativity help us reconnect with ourselves and with each other.
There are many ways to take part in this work.
Ways to Get Involved
Make a Gift
The simplest way to support SPARK! is through a donation.
Your gift helps bring creative workshops, performances, and community gatherings to Veterans across Oklahoma while keeping participation free and accessible.
SPARK! workshops are free to Veterans. Your support helps keep them that way.
SPARK! Creative Lab is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.
Partner With SPARK!
We collaborate with arts organizations, Veteran service organizations, community groups, and educational institutions across Oklahoma.
If your organization is interested in hosting a workshop, collaborating on programming, or supporting our mission, we welcome the conversation.
Learn more about hosting a workshop for Veterans in your community
Volunteer
Volunteers help make our programs possible.
From assisting with workshops and events to helping with outreach and logistics, volunteers play an important role in bringing our programs to life.
If you're interested in getting involved, we'd love to hear from you.
Spread the Word
One of the most powerful ways to support this work is by helping more people learn about it.
Share SPARK! with friends, colleagues, Veterans, and community leaders who may want to participate or collaborate.
Impact Snapshot
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Creative workshops delivered across Oklahoma
SPARK!’s workshops are hosted at Veteran centers, arts institutions, and community organizations, including the Muskogee VA, the Ernest Childers VA Outpatient Clinic (Tulsa), Skiatook Arts Center, Norman Veterans Center, Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center, Oklahoma City Museum of Art, American Legion Post 12 and VFW posts, Warriors for Freedom, Honoring America’s Warriors, and the Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Red Rock.
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Veteran participations in creative programs
Veterans explore music, movement, visual art, storytelling, and performance in welcoming, non-clinical creative spaces.
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Oklahomans engaged through community outreach
SPARK! connected with Veterans, military families, and community members through outreach events and partnerships across the state.
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Veterans employed as SPARK! company artists
Veterans who began as participants now contribute as paid artists, facilitators, performers, and creative collaborators.
Your support turns this impact into more opportunities for Veterans to create, connect, and lead.
OTHER WAYS TO SUPPORT
Make a Gift
The easiest way to support SPARK! is through a donation.
Your gift helps us bring creative workshops, performances, and community events to Veterans across Oklahoma — creating welcoming spaces where creativity leads to connection and understanding.
SPARK! Creative Lab is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.
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Volunteers help make our programs possible - assisting with workshops, events, outreach, and behind-the-scenes support.
If you’re interested in sharing your time or skills, we would love to hear from you.
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Making a donation through your Donor Advised Fund is a great way to support SPARK! Creative Lab! We are a 501(c)(3) charitable organization and are listed with any DAF, including Fidelity Charitable and Schwab Charitable. There are a lot of “sparks” in the world, so our EIN# might make it easier for you to find us! 87-3915781. Thank you for supporting artists in Oklahoma City!
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We love getting real mail from real humans! If you’d like to send a physical check (THANK YOU!), you can do so here:
SPARK CREATIVE LAB, INC.
P.O. BOX 54343
Oklahoma City, OK 73118
Transparency
SPARK! holds Candid’s 2026 Platinum Seal of Transparency, the highest level of nonprofit transparency. You can give with confidence knowing your support helps sustain meaningful creative programs for Veterans and communities across Oklahoma.
