Winter 2016

art matters
With you art can change a life.
Allied Arts Quarterly Newsletter Volume 9, Issue 2, Winter 2016
Campaigning for the Arts
On January 19, Allied Arts 2016 campaign co-chairs Karen Delaney and Michael
Laird hosted the Campaign Kickoff event with 275 supporters, civic leaders and
cultural administrators in attendance. Showcasing the abundance of young talent in
our community, children from Canterbury Youth Chorus’ Apprentice Choir opened
the program, while The Sooner Theatre students Jack Baldwin and Chelsea
Thiessen performed and shared how arts participation has changed their lives.
“We realize that in this economic climate it may be more difficult this year than in any
of the other 44 years of Allied Arts’ history to fundraise,” stated Delaney concerning
the campaign. “But we are confident that we’ll continue the tradition built over the
last four years of exceeding the $3 million mark. We plan to communicate that art is
for everyone; that art is a necessity; and that art deserves full-scale, community-wide
support.”
Campaign funds impact the lives of approximately 1 million people each year with
the power of the arts, including the provision of more than 428,000 arts education
experiences to schoolchildren statewide. Leading
arts agencies utilize Allied Arts funding to continue
enhancing our community’s quality of life.
The 2016 Campaign Kickoff was presented by The
Chickasaw Nation, Devon Energy Corporation
and OGE Energy Corp. Special thanks to Allied
Arts Kickoff in-kind partners: EchoMedia, Factor
110, Howard Brothers Florist, National Cowboy
& Western Heritage Museum, STAPLEGUN and
Walker Companies.
(top) Karen Delaney and Michael Laird, 2016 Campaign Cochairs; (bottom) Canterbury Youth Chorus’ Apprentice Choir
2016 Campaign Cabinet
Building Division – James A. Pickel, Smith & Pickel Construction
Business Division – Russ Harrison, Harrison Gypsum
Communications Division – Chris Reen, The Oklahoman
Energy Division – Max Myers, Tall Oak Midstream
Entertainment Division – Alexis Zeigler, Remington Park
Financial Division – Brad Krieger, Arvest Bank
Healthcare Division – Bruce Lawrence, INTEGRIS Health;
Steve Prescott, Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation
Leadership Division – Aimee Harlow, FIS
Professional Division – Gail Huneryager, Hogan Taylor
To date, the campaign has raised $1,493,822.
Due to economic conditions, we’ve already seen
approximately $400,000 in decreases from last
year from corporate and individual donors
representing all industries. We need you more
than ever to help us make a difference in the lives of
students like Jack and Chelsea.
You can participate in the campaign in one or more
of the following ways:
• Make a donation by returning the enclosed
pledge card to Allied Arts.
• Recommend your business for an employee
giving campaign. It’s a fun way to engage
co-workers and inject creativity into the workplace.
• Spread the word about the great deals featured
on the OKCityCard. Share the back page of this
newsletter and follow @OKCityCard on Twitter.
Joan S. Maguire Named the 2016 Honorary Chair
Every year, Allied Arts recognizes the leadership of an individual or couple who has
demonstrated tremendous support for the cultural landscape. For the 2016 campaign, Allied
Arts has named Joan S. Maguire as the Honorary Chair. Maguire has a long history with Allied
Arts, serving on the board in many capacities including as an allocations volunteer, as a task
force member working to add new member agencies to the umbrella 15 years ago and as chair
of the annual campaign in 2005. She has also contributed her time and expertise to several
arts agencies, most notably Oklahoma Children’s Theatre and Oklahoma Contemporary.
Maguire is passionate about providing children with arts experiences which she views as
opportunities for our youth to develop confidence and composure in their known abilities and
a willingness to take on tasks unfamiliar to them.
With [You] Art Can
February is Allied Arts Month
Allied Arts is excited to launch its new marketing campaign
illustrating the various ways that art can impact our community.
For the last several months, Allied Arts has been working with
local advertising firm STAPLEGUN to reframe the arts as a
mechanism for healing, teaching, mentoring and inspiring.
Please visit the Allied Arts website to watch a new video
featuring transformational stories demonstrating how art can
change lives. Follow @AlliedArtsOKC on Facebook, Twitter
and Instagram and share your story of what the arts can do –
be sure to use #ArtCan.
ART
CAN
TEACH
On the morning of January 19, Oklahoma City Mayor
Mick Cornett and the Oklahoma City Council
proclaimed February 2016 as Allied Arts Month.
Recognizing 45 Years of Allied Arts
With you art can change a life.
James and many other students from low-income
households receive music instruction for just 50 cents
per lesson w i th he l p f ro m A l l i e d A r t s f u n d i ng,
giving
them
educational
opportunities
they
wouldn’t have otherwise.
When you give to Allied Arts, you’re giving to more
than 40 local agencies that, together, reach about a
million people each year.
DONATE TODAY
www.alliedartsokc.com/donate
2016 marks the 45th anniversary of Allied Arts. Since 1971,
Allied Arts has distributed more than $50 million to more
than 60 leading cultural organizations. During its history,
Allied Arts has provided vital resources to ensure quality
programming at affordable prices and to expand community
outreach to ensure access to the arts for underserved
populations.
Rather than hold an event to celebrate the 45 years, Allied
Arts will mark the anniversary with an online raffle open to
Oklahoma residents. The 45 Day Giveaway is just that –
45 days of prizes with chances costing just $5 per ticket.
Items to be included in the raffle include an official Oklahoma
City Thunder basketball signed by players, a Yeti Cooler,
OnCue gas for one year, jewelry from Naifeh Fine Jewelry
and various gift cards to popular restaurants and stores.
The raffle is scheduled to begin on April 26. Stay tuned
for updates by following @AlliedArtsOKC on Facebook,
Twitter and Instagram.
Circle Club Celebrates the Holidays
Members of Circle Club, Allied Arts’ patron group, gathered on December 17 at the Gaillardia
show house of home-builder Dave Goodman to celebrate the holiday season together.
Goodman’s home was transformed into a gallery with 30 pieces of artwork by local artists
Desmond Mason and Christie Owen. The more than 250 guests also enjoyed live
entertainment provided by students of Oklahoma Youth Orchestras and singers
representing OK City Chorus, both Allied Arts member agencies.
Circle Club members donate $1,000 or more to the Allied Arts annual campaign with
benefits including quarterly events, like the holiday party, networking with civic, cultural
and company leaders, and the opportunity to interact with the arts on an intimate level.
For more information on Circle Club, please contact jennifer.bryan@alliedartsokc.com.
Catalyst Corner
As part of their strategic effort to engage with the arts, the Allied Arts
young professionals network Catalyst held a pottery-making session
on November 19 at Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center. Teaching
artist Andrea Wijkowski led more than 30 Catalyst members in the
creation of ceramic jars.
Elizabeth
Lauderback,
Sunil Isaac
and Alex
Lobodiak
work on
their ceramic
jar project
during the
annual holiday
gathering.
ARTini ARCADE, chaired by Callie and Chris Gruenwald, will
take place on April 1 at the OKC Farmers Market. Catalyst is also
hosting a recruiting event on March 15 at the Allied Arts rooftop.
The recruiting event will provide an opportunity for current and
prospective members to join or renew their Catalyst membership
while previewing some of the artwork to be auctioned at ARTini
and enjoying drinks and small bites. If you’re under 40 and want to
attend this fun event, email rsvp@alliedartsokc.com by March 8.
Not a Catalyst member, but want to join? Membership is $300
per individual or $500 per couple. Benefits include events like the
pottery-making workshop, as well as a ticket(s) to ARTini. For more
information, contact caitlin.tarasi@alliedartsokc.com.
Festival of the Arts Volunteer Opportunities
If you love the arts, crave a tasty gyro sandwich and plan to attend the
Festival of the Arts, Allied Arts needs you! We are looking for volunteers
to help us serve up Greek specialties from April 19-24 during the 2016
Festival. Shifts are four hours. If you are interested in volunteering,
please email caitlin.tarasi@alliedartsokc.com.
(top) Steve and Jini Morris enjoy the
Circle Club holiday party. (bottom)
Oklahoma Youth Orchestras students
provide entertainment during the event.
martini tasting,
silent art auction,
raffle,
dancing and more!
7 to 11 p.m.
OKC Farmers Market
tickets:$75
www.alliedartini.com
join us as the following
restaurants compete
for best artini!
flint
guernsey park
guyutes
In the Raw
mickey mantle’s steakhouse
museum cafe
Park avenue grill
Pizzeria gusto
With [you] art can change a life.
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IN THIS ISSUE:
• Launching the 2016
campaign
• Honoring a local arts
philanthropist
• With [you] art can –
a new marketing
initiative for the arts
• Circle Club and
Catalyst holiday
recap
• ARTini ARCADE
Save big. Make an impact.
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