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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 2,700 artists every year with in-depth programs.
About OVAC
OVAC has served a vital role in promoting Oklahoma art and supporting artists for 18 years, providing training, networking, and grant funding for artists.
Reaches more than 2,700 artists and 6,000 audience members annually.
Events and exhibitions include the annual 12x12 Art Sale and Exhibition, an annual Momentum in OKC and Tulsa, rotating exhibitions, Art 365, biennial exhibitions VisionMakers and OVAC Biennial; and the Art Studio Tour in Tulsa.
OVAC’s Virtual Gallery www.ovacgallery.com, a searchable website with more than 250 artists’ work.
OVAC features Oklahoma arts 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.
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 2,700 artists every year with in-depth programs.
About OVAC