OVAC Membership Brochure

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publications, education, exhibitions, and Oklahoma’s largest online gallery. Established in 1988, OVAC serves approximately 3,000 artists every year with in-depth programs, helping them to thrive here.

OVAC OKLAHOMAVISUALARTSCOALITION

is a non-profit organization that supports visual artists interest in the arts. OVAC achieves this mission through

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PO Box 1946 Oklahoma City, OK 73101

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As an artist, I can’t thrive in isolation; OVAC is all about supporting and encouraging visual artists and connecting us with the broader community.

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Membership

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Okla. City, OK Permit No. 113

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Creating Opportunities, Connecting Resources, & Catalyzing Motivation for Artists

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membership Levels & Benefits

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P UBLIC EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS

Each year, OVAC presents a juried exhibition in galleries around the state representing excellence in Oklahoma artists. One of these exhibitions, Art 365 provides artists funds and time to create new work in collaboration with a national curator.

M OMENTUM: A RT D O E S N ’ T S TA N D S T I L L

Highlights Oklahoma artists 30 years and younger working in visual arts, film, new media and performance art. The event and exhibition is held annually in Oklahoma City and in Tulsa.

A RT STUDIO TOUR

An opportunity for the public to meet artists and visit their work spaces.

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An annual fundraiser, features art by 150 Oklahoma artists available for auction in a unique urban setting.

V I RTUAL GALLERY

The OVAC Virtual Gallery is a growing resource of work by Oklahoma artists. Patrons, galleries and museums use the Virtual Gallery to find artists for exhibitions, commissions and purchases. Visit www.ovacgallery.com

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SUSTAINING - $250

OVAC’s bi-monthly magazine, Art Focus Oklahoma, is the state’s only publication dedicated to visual art and artists in Oklahoma.

The magazine profiles artists, reviews and previews exhibitions, publishes art commentary, cartoons and essays about how to succeed as an artist.

• Listing on signage at events • Invitation to private reception with visiting curators • All of below

P R O F E S S I O N A L S U P P O RT & RESOURCES

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The Artist Survival Kit (ASK) workshops address marketing, technology, and organizational skills artists need to thrive.

OVAC publishes the Resource Guide for Artists with comprehensive statewide listings such as submission information for venues that show artwork. OVAC also sends members a monthly e-newsletter that spotlights art events across the state and another e-newsletter for artist opportunities, commissions, exhibitions, and scholarships.

OVAC invests in the ideas and futures of individual artists through grants and fellowships. Grants to artists fund key points in artists’ careers such as start up funds, community projects and conferences. Oklahoma Visual Arts Fellowships of $5,000 annually reward artistic excellence and dedication.

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Thanks to OVAC’s very proactive development programs, I’ve raised my professional profile as well as the value of my work and time, with results I can take to the bank. OVAC has become the cornerstone of my success as an art professional. ­ 1. Sarah Atlee, Norman, Brideshead, Oil on Fabric, 6”x8” 2. George Oswalt, Oklahoma City, Untitled, Oil, 12”x12” 3. Visitors contribute to the interactive mural at Momentum.

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4. Terri Wagner, Kiefer, Green Apple, Watercolor, 8”x10” 5. The crowd admires artwork at the 12x12 Art Show & Sale.

6. Kristy Lewis Andrew, Tulsa, Held, Acrylic & Oil on Panel, 12”x12”

PATRON - $100

Acknowledgement in the Resource Guide and Art Focus Oklahoma Copy of each OVAC exhibition catalog All of below

• Same benefits as individual for two people in household

INDIVIDUAL - $35

Subscription to Art Focus Oklahoma Inclusion in online Virtual Gallery Monthly e-newsletter of visual art events statewide Monthly e-newsletter of opportunities for artists Receive all mailed OVAC call for entries and invitations Artist entry fees waived for OVAC sponsored exhibitions Listing in Annual Resource Guide and Member Directory Copy of Annual Resource Guide and Member Directory Access to “Members Only” area on OVAC website Up to 50% discount on Artist Survival Kit workshops Invitation to Annual Meeting

Please mail this form and check or credit card information to:

Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition PO Box 1946 Oklahoma City, OK 73101

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STUDENT - $20

• Valid student ID required. Same benefits as Individual level.

– Debby Cotter Kaspari, Norman 7. Ron Fleming, Autumn Hues, Tulsa, Redwood Lace Burl & Acrylic, 16”x11” 8. Adam Brown, Oklahoma City, Bion, Robotic Installation, 14’x14’x12’ 9. Paul Mays, Oklahoma City, Collective Embrace, Mixed Media, 12”x12”

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FAMILY - $55

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10. Kathleen Rivers, Still Life with Eggs, Oil on Panel, 12”x12” 11. 12x12 Art Show & Sale 12. Katherine Liontas-Warren, Lawton, A Regional Search, Pastel on Paper, 30”x44”

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405.232.6991 www.ovac-ok.org 13. Becky Way, Yukon, Cascata Copper, Pastel, 12”x12” 14. Timothy Lange, Broken Arrow, Dog Days, Oil, 42”x48” 15. Romy Owens, Oklahoma City, Silhouette, Digital Photography & Wax, 38”x38” 1/2/08 2:59:39 PM