The OVAC Team
Rebecca Kinslow
Executive Director
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Rebecca Kinslow has over 20 years of experience as an arts leader specializing in event-planning, marketing, community development, grantmaking, program management and organizational development in the non-profit, higher education and government sectors. Rebecca has led the development and oversight of programs, partnerships, financial investments and cultural and racial equity strategies designed to support stronger arts & cultural organizations. She received a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Cameron University, and an Executive Certificate in Arts & Cultural Strategy and Master of Science in Nonprofit Leadership from University of Pennsylvania. She has served on Americans for the Arts’ County Arts Network and Equitable Investments Advisory Committee, the Create Justice Network Peer Learning Action Group, the Program Advisory Committee for the Arts & Business Council of Greater Nashville, the Government Alliance for Racial Equity Arts Workgroup, and as a board member of the Lawton Philharmonic Orchestra. Contact for: Artist Entrepreneur Program (AEP), Fiscal Sponsorships, Organizational Inquiries (405) 879-2400 Ext. 4 | Fernando Calvillo
Community Relations Director
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Fernando's creative journey is solid, from his roots in Oklahoma City as the Design and PR Manager for ARTSPACE at Untitled, to his contributions as the Marketing and Membership Manager for OVAC. With a Master's Degree in Strategic Communication and Branding, as well as a Bachelor's in Industrial Design, Fernando's expertise is diverse. He has studied Trend Forecasting and jewelry making in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and also taught design at the University of Aguascalientes, Mexico. Fernando's passion for the arts has led him to assume key roles in major cultural events and institutions. He served as the Head of Department for Marketing, Design, and Promotion for the renowned San Marcos National Fair, one of Latin America's largest festivals. Additionally, his directorship of the College of Creative Arts at Cuauhtemoc University in Aguascalientes involved overseeing five major programs. Fernando is excited to cultivate and maintain positive relationships with donors, members, sponsors, and community partners. Contact for: 12x12 Art Fundraiser, Community/Corporate Partnerships, Donations, and Program Sponsorships (405) 879-2400 Ex. 1 |
Ariana Weir-Temoshok
Administrative & Artist Relations Manager
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Ariana was born and raised in Oklahoma City. She graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a degree in Visual Art with an emphasis in printmaking. During her time at OU she completed internships with OVAC as well as ARTSPACE at Untitled to learn more about the Oklahoma art community. She currently spends her time working at OVAC and continuing her artistic practice. Contact for: Art Crit Night, Artist Applications & Payment, ASK Program, Grants for Artists, MOMENTUM, OVAC Members Show, THRIVE Grants (405) 879-2400 Ex. 5 | Allison Stacey
Interim Marketing & Membership Manager
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Allison holds a BA from the Univerity of Oklahoma and is an Oklahoma City based artist focused on exploring the journey through life using Relief Printing, Oil and Acrylic painting, and a collaboration with organic materials such as rock and dirt local to Oklahoma. Her work is inspired by the emotions, challenges, and questions she experiences everyday and the comfort of slowing life down by taking appreciation in the unexpected Contact for: Art Focus, Artist Marketing, Art News Oklahoma E-Newsletter, Community Arts Calendar, OVAC Membership, OVAC Outreach, Photo Studio, Volunteering, OVAC Website (405) 879-2400 Ex. 3 |
OVAC Board of Directors
Doug Sorocco, President, OKC Jon Fisher, Vice President, OKC | Barbara Gabel, OKC John Marshall, OKC Emily Tate, Choctaw |