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Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition
Enriching and Supporting the Lives of Artists
The Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition is a non-profit arts organization that supports visual artists living and working in Oklahoma and promotes public interest and understanding of the arts. OVAC achieves this mission through publications, education, exhibitions, fundraising and Oklahoma’s only Virtual Gallery. Established in 1988, OVAC serves approximately 3,500 artists every year with in-depth programs.
Mission:
The Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition supports visual artists living and working in Oklahoma and promotes public interest and understanding of the arts.
Core Values:
The Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition believes:
• 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.
About OVAC
• OVAC has served a vital role in promoting Oklahoma art and supporting artists since 1988, providing training, networking, and grant funding for artists.
• Reaches more than 3,500 artists and 11,000 audience members annually.
• Events and exhibitions include the annual 12x12 Art Show & Sale, an annual Momentum in OKC and Tulsa, biennial exhibitions including Art 365; and the Art Studio Tour.
• OVAC’s Virtual Gallery www.ovacgallery.com, a searchable website with more than 400 artists’ work.
• OVAC features Oklahoma art and artists in its bimonthly magazine Art Focus Oklahoma.
• Professional education opportunities for artists are provided through the Artist Survival Kit workshop series that covers marketing, technology, organization and skills artists need to thrive.
• OVAC is an Allied Arts Member Agency.
For more information: Kelsey Karper, publications@ovac-ok.org, 405.879.2400
Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition
Enriching and Supporting the Lives of Artists
The Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition is a non-profit arts organization that supports visual artists living and working in Oklahoma and promotes public interest and understanding of the arts. OVAC achieves this mission through publications, education, exhibitions, fundraising and Oklahoma’s only Virtual Gallery. Established in 1988, OVAC serves approximately 3,500 artists every year with in-depth programs.
Mission:
The Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition supports visual artists living and working in Oklahoma and promotes public interest and understanding of the arts.
Core Values:
The Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition believes:
• 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.
About OVAC
• OVAC has served a vital role in promoting Oklahoma art and supporting artists since 1988, providing training, networking, and grant funding for artists.
• Reaches more than 3,500 artists and 11,000 audience members annually.
• Events and exhibitions include the annual 12x12 Art Show & Sale, an annual Momentum in OKC and Tulsa, biennial exhibitions including Art 365; and the Art Studio Tour.
• OVAC’s Virtual Gallery www.ovacgallery.com, a searchable website with more than 400 artists’ work.
• OVAC features Oklahoma art and artists in its bimonthly magazine Art Focus Oklahoma.
• Professional education opportunities for artists are provided through the Artist Survival Kit workshop series that covers marketing, technology, organization and skills artists need to thrive.
• OVAC is an Allied Arts Member Agency.
For more information: Kelsey Karper, publications@ovac-ok.org, 405.879.2400