
The Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition’s annual Momentum exhibition features Oklahoma artists aged 30 and under, working in a variety of media. The exhibition presents a diversified look at the young artistic talent in Oklahoma.
The Event
This year we showcased 62 emerging visual artists using a wide range of media including, painting, printmaking, sculpture, video, and much more!
Join us again in March 2023!
The Momentum Guest Curator and Emerging Curator work together to select three Spotlight Artists and many General Survey artists each year.
If you have curatorial experience and are interested in being our Guest Curator for 2023, please contact keri@ovac-ok.org.
Emerging Curator: Applications are currently closed but will open in October 2022
Resources
Momentum would not be possible without the help of our amazing committee members and volunteers! Email keri@ovac-ok.org if you would like to be part of the 2023 Committee.
Check back in 2023 for volunteer opportunities!
Obsidian. Cast glass, silver, and gold leaf. 19 x 19 x 2 inches. 2021.
Domicile. Cast concrete and organic material.
24 x 24 x 24 inches. 2021.
Momentum 2022 Gallery
Lisa. Oil paint and pencil on canvas.
4 x 5 feet. 2020.
Spotlight Artists
Through Momentum Spotlight, OVAC provides three artists the opportunity to create new bodies of work with curatorial guidance and a $1,000 honorarium. Examples of their existing work are also featured in a Spotlight Exhibition at 21c Museum Hotels before debuting their newly created works at Momentum.
Spotlight Artists: Applications are currently closed but will open in October 2022
Check out our 2022 Spotlight Artists:
Artists
Sponsorship
The Momentum 2022 General Survey featured 59 emerging Oklahoma artists!
General Survey: Applications are currently closed but will open in October 2022
Curators

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Momentum offers emerging artists a platform to create, display, and sell their artwork in a professional exhibition. Through this experience, past artists have made connections to new audiences and propelled their artistic careers. The generous support of our sponsors allows us to continue this important work.