oklahoma visual arts coalition intro
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The Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition is a non-profit organization that supports visual artists living and working in Oklahoma. OVAC promotes public interest in the arts and helps people of all ages understand the visual arts.TRANSCRIPT
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Purpose: Support ArtistsMission: support visual artists living and working in Oklahoma
and promote public interest and understanding of the arts
VISION: To make Oklahoma a place where Oklahoma visual artists thrive.
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Core Values: art is essential. Oklahoma artists are worthy of support. Oklahoma artists can have vital and fulfilling careers. every artist's path is unique. in creating opportunities for mutual exchange.
Purpose: Support Artists
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Organized: 1988 John McNeese founded working as volunteer Artists were frustrated with opportunities, became proactive
Purpose: Support Artists
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Oklahoma Artists
More than 4,500 on our mailing list:
• 52% painters
• 20% sculptors
• 10% photographers
• 8% ceramicists
• 8% drawing/illustration
• 2% film/media
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Artist Survival Kit
– Workshops on
Business of Art– Resource guide– Email newsletters– High School enews– OVAC Blog
Programs: Professional Development
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Public Art Mentorship – Artists new to public art receive
commissions & training– In partnership with state OK Art in Public
Places office
Programs: Professional Development
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>$27,000 in direct funds to artists last year Grants: Project support funds up to $1,400
Fellowships: awards of $5,000
Student Awards of Excellence: awards of $500
Programs: Professional Development
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OK Art Writing & Curatorial Fellowship: • Training writers and curators in our region• Meetings throughout 2010• Next offered 2012
Programs: Professional Development
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Rewarding and highlighting living artists Art 365- every three years Momentum OKC & Tulsa annually New survey exhibition coming fall 2011 24 Works on Paper- in partnership with IAO
Programs: Exhibitions
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Art Focus of Oklahoma• Bi-monthly • Distributed to >4,000 households & businesses
Programs: Education & Access to Artists
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Tulsa Art Studio Tour– Many neighborhoods– Connecting audiences– Average 250 attendees
Programs: Education & Access to Artists
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Virtual GalleryHas over 400 artists work, www.ovacgallery.com
>3,000 visitors monthly
Programs: Education & Access to Artists
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OVAC: Structure
About 1000 members, 85% artists
Over 280 active
volunteers
Staff: 3 FT, 2 PTExecutive Director; Associate Director; Volunteer/Office Coordinator; Program Assistant; Event Production Coordinator
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OVAC: FundingFY 10-11 Budget: $399,000
Foundation & Government Support
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OVAC: FundingFY 10-11 Budget: $399,000
Individual Support:More than 1,000 members
-74 at the Patron or Sustaining levels
40 individuals gave to Momentum OKC
123 donated through the 12x12 Art Show & Sale