Art | Okaloosa Public Arts | Florida HOME Emerald Coast Herons Artistx27s Choice Show 20232024 Artistx27s Choice Winners HS Student Art Banners Rising Artists Show BOARD OF DIRECTORS More Okaloosa Public Arts is an organization of Okaloosa County artists and other citizens who are committed to providing exceptional and meaningful art in our public spaces through private donations. Okaloosa Public Arts OPA started as a group of ladies who enjoyed meeting together and discussing art. Early meetings were at individual homes or local restaurants for lunch. Although the setting was casual the meetings became more formal and more businesslike.