
Remembering Our Beloved Colleague and Community Member It is with profound sorrow that the Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition shares the loss of Fernando Calvillo, following the tragic train accident of October 28 in Toledo, Spain. Fernando served as OVAC’s Director of Community Relations for more than four years. He was a beloved colleague, dear friend, and highly respected member of Oklahoma’s arts community. Through his relationships with artists, organizations, and communities across the state, he made a meaningful difference in countless lives. At OVAC, we knew him as someone always willing to offer a helping hand. His smile was radiant, and he had a way of making people feel welcomed, remembered, and valued. He brought that same spirit to every person he encountered. His wisdom, warmth, and commitment to the arts will leave a lasting mark on our community and on all of us who had the privilege of knowing him. He will be missed tremendously. We extend our deepest condolences to Fernando’s husband, Lawrence Naff; their families, and loved ones. At the same time, we continue to hold Lawrence close in our hearts and wish him strength and healing as he recovers from injuries he sustained in the accident. We know that many across Oklahoma and beyond are grieving alongside us. We are grateful for the many messages of care, concern, and support, and for the kindness and compassion so many have extended. | Recordando a Nuestro Querido Colega y Miembro de la Comunidad Artística Con profundo pesar, Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition informa del fallecimiento de Fernando Calvillo, tras el trágico accidente ferroviario ocurrido el 28 de octubre en Toledo, España. Fernando se desempeñó como Director de Relaciones con la Comunidad durante más de cuatro años. Fue un querido colega, un entrañable amigo y un miembro profundamente respetado de la comunidad artística de Oklahoma. Fernando, a través de sus vínculos con artistas, organizaciones y comunidades de todo el estado, dejó una huella significativa en innumerables personas. En OVAC, siempre recordaremos a Fernando como alguien dispuesto a ayudar, con una sonrisa cálida y una forma especial de hacer que todos se sintieran bienvenidos, recordados y valorados. Ese espíritu lo compartía con cada persona que conocía. Su sabiduría, calidez y compromiso con las artes dejarán una huella perdurable en nuestra comunidad y en todos los que tuvimos el privilegio de conocerlo. Lo extrañaremos profundamente. Extendemos nuestras más sinceras condolencias al esposo de Fernando, Lawrence Naff, así como a sus familias y seres queridos. Asimismo, mantenemos a Lawrence muy presente en nuestros corazones y le deseamos fortaleza y una pronta recuperación mientras sana de las lesiones sufridas en el accidente. Sabemos que muchas personas, tanto en Oklahoma como en otros lugares, comparten nuestro dolor. Agradecemos profundamente los numerosos mensajes de cariño, preocupación y apoyo, así como la bondad y compasión que tantas personas han mostrado. |
Angela Williams
OKC, OK OVAC Artist Member Since: 2025 Angela Williams is a Peruvian-American illustrator and muralist based in Oklahoma City who specializes in portraiture and bold color schemes. She loves to create art of her original characters, as well as making surreal art pieces on a large scale of people and places she loves. She is currently pursuing her love for the arts as an Arts Education major, and her work has been shown across numerous Oklahoma art galleries (Sunny Dayz, OKC Arts Festival, Plaza District Festival, DNA Galleries, Canopy OKC, Paseo Creativity Center, Crescent VFW, etc). She is also a co-founder of Rainbow Troutz Art Collective. |
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