OVAC Facts

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 2,700 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 for 19 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, biennial exhibitions VisionMakers and Oklahoma Painting and Drawing; the Art Studio Tour, and the new exhibition Art 365.
  • OVAC's Virtual Gallery www.ovacgallery.com, a searchable website with more than 275 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.

    • For more information: Kelsey Karper, publications@ovac-ok.org, 405.232.6991, www.ovac-ok.org

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