This dynamic and unique event features Oklahoma artists ages 30 and younger in an environment created specifically for them, helping them gain experience and meet new audiences. Attendees encounter film, performance, new media, installation, music, and more!
Up Next: Momentum Alumni Q&A Session with 2018 Emerging Curator Bianca Martucci-Fink, and 2016 Spotlight Artist Gloria Shows. Pick up a few tips and tricks for your strongest application! This event is free and will be held on October 27 from 6-7 PM via Zoom.
The Event
The Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition’s
Momentum annually features Oklahoma artists ages 30 years and younger, working in diverse media. The exhibition presents a diversified look at young artistic talent in Oklahoma.
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Momentum 2021 is changing to a longer exhibition format, to allow time and space for smaller groups of people to see the artwork over the course of two months.
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March 3-27, 2021: Momentum at MAINSITE Contemporary Art Gallery in Norman, OK
April 2-23, 2021: Momentum at Living Arts in Tulsa, OK
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If you require special accommodations to attend and/or participate in Momentum, don't hesitate to contact us at 405-879-2400 or email
audrey@ovac-ok.org.
The Artists
Through Momentum Spotlight, the Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition provides the opportunity to create new bodies of work with curatorial guidance and a $1,000 honorarium.
Curator: Pablo Barrera, Curatorial Fellow at Oklahoma Contemporary
Emerging Curator: Apply by November 5th!
Spotlight Artists: Apply by November 19th!
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Click here for special video interviews with our 2020 Spotlight Artists!
Sponsorship
2020 Headline Sponsors
Apply
Applications are now OPEN for Momentum 2021! Emerging Curator applications are due 11/5, Spotlight Artist applications are due 11/19, and General Survey applications are due 1/14.
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From 6-7 PM on Tuesday, October 27, join us for a FREE Emerging Curator and Spotlight virtual info session with Momentum alumni Bianca Martucci-Fink and Gloria Shows. Click here to see the event details.
2021 Curators
Get Involved
Are you a young professional looking for a way to give back to your community while learning new skills at the same time?
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We are currently recruiting our Momentum 2021 Committee! Please email audrey@ovac-ok.org by November 10, 2020 if you are interested.
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From 12-1 PM on November 6, 2020, join us for a lunch hour Discovery Meeting on Zoom to meet this year's Co-Chairs and learn what the committee is all about.