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Allied Arts Quarterly Newsletter Volume 13, Issue 1, Fall 2020 Allied Arts Welcomes New Board Members At its September executive committee meeting, Allied Arts finalized its board membership for the 2021 fiscal year. Leading the board of directors and continuing their officer roles are: Chairman Steve Mason; Vice Chair Glen Maynard; Secretary Aimee Harlow; and Treasurer Max Myers.

Building on her service as a 2020-21 Executive Committee Leadership campaign volunteer and board member, Hillary Farrell, Vice Chairman of the Board of Ackerman McQueen, joins the executive committee as the Branding and Marketing Chair. Mims Talton, President and CEO of Flogistix, joins the executive Aimee Harlow Max Myers Hillary Farrell Mims Talton Secretary Treasurer committee as a new Member-At- Steve Mason Glen Maynard Branding & Member-At- Marketing Chair Large Large after serving as an events Board Chairman Vice Chair volunteer and board member.

In total, Allied welcomes 13 new members to the 111-member board of directors in 2021. Together, they will work with Allied Arts staff on strategic planning, fundraising and arts advocacy.

“The Allied Arts board of directors are integral components to the success of the organization. We foresee 2021 being a difficult fundraising year, but are confident in the tenacity of our new and returning board members,” said Deborah McAuliffe Senner, President & CEO of Allied Arts. Mason added, “This group shows a promising dedication to the arts, invaluable insight and a diverse set of skills that will prove vital as Allied Arts continues fundraising efforts amidst a global pandemic.” (continued) The new Allied Arts board members for 2020-2021 include:

Morgan Henry Alex Bagby Betsy Brunsteter Jason Constable Matthew Denman Vahid Farzaneh Alice Fretz Senior Vice President, MidFirst Bank SVP Product Director, Architect Project Director External Music Teacher & Financial Chairman & CEO, Managing Director, American Fidelity Manager, ADG Affairs, AT&T Advisor, Edward Jones Freestyle Creative Churchill Consulting Group

Sunil Isaac D. Benham “Ben” Kirk Jack Wheeler Business Analysis Partner, Doerner, Geron Morgan Financial Advisor, Wells Marcus Whitworth Advisor, Saunders, Daniel & Managing Director, Fargo Advisors Business Manager, UPS Heather Wilson Anderson, L.L.P. BKD EVP, Chief of Mission and Culture, The Children’s Center Rehabilitation Hospital Allied Arts Board Orientation On September 17, new board members convened for a socially distanced orientation at Oklahoma Contemporary to tour the new facility in small groups and to hear presentations delivered onsite and remotely from member agency and grantee representatives. They learned how quickly Allied Arts groups pivoted to continue providing programming at the onset of the pandemic and how they have continued to adapt. Allied Arts 2020 Board Orientation at the new For a complete list of Allied Arts board members, visit Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center https://alliedartsokc.com/about/staff-and-board/. 2020 Campaign for the Arts With the support of more than 5,300 supporters, Allied Arts raised $3,464,368 for central Oklahoma’s arts and cultural community through its 2020 fundraising campaign. Additionally, Allied Arts expended more than $153,000 through its Central Oklahoma Arts Relief Fund and secured $300,000 to be granted through its Community Development Block Grant partnership with the City of . These combined dollars represent the highest amount allocated in the organization’s 49-year history.

“We are ecstatic to have exceeded our $3.4 million goal, particularly amidst the current economic climate,” said Deborah McAuliffe Senner, Allied Arts President and CEO. “Each and every donor proves vital to our mission.” Allied Arts board chairman Steve Mason added, “Corporate, foundation and individual donors from all walks of life joined together to support increased arts accessibility throughout Oklahoma – from arts education in low-income school districts to healing arts programming for veteran and elderly populations.”

Campaign funds reach over 40 local nonprofit arts organizations annually, providing resources vital to their operating, programmatic and educational budgets. Allied Arts agencies also utilize campaign funds to provide innovative arts education to schoolchildren across the state.

James Pickel, who has dedicated decades of service to the arts, served as honorary chair and Julie and Mark Beffort served as campaign co-chairs. The Befforts commented, “It has been an honor to serve as co-chairs of the 2020 Allied Arts Campaign. We have learned so much about the diverse cultural groups Allied Arts supports and its outreach to underserved communities. It’s been truly gratifying to advocate on their behalf.”

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Allied Arts withheld from hosting its annual Campaign Celebration event. To safely commemorate the campaign’s conclusion, Allied Arts invited Kris Kanaly, the featured artist of the 2020 campaign, to announce the total raised through a time- lapse video of Kanaly creating his signature style. You can view the video on the Allied Arts website and the organization’s YouTube page.

Leading the charge among corporate donors, contributing $100,000 or more, were the Allied Arts Visionaries: The Chickasaw Nation, Devon Energy Corporation, , Kirkpatrick Family Fund, OG&E Energy In lieu of hosting the annual Campaign Celebration, volunteers and Corporation, the Oklahoma City Community Foundation, staff virtually attended a time-lapsed video by this year’s featured and Glenna and Dick Tanenbaum. artist, Kris Kanaly, which revealed the 2020 Campaign total.

Employee giving campaigns were held at 129 businesses across the greater metro and raised more than $622,000 for Allied Arts. The top-producing employee giving campaigns were Employees of the City of Oklahoma City; ; OG&E; Devon Energy; American Fidelity; Newmark, Grubb, Levy, Strange, Beffort; Bank of Oklahoma; Employees of the State of Oklahoma; BancFirst; and Duncan Oil Properties.

Although the 2020 campaign has concluded, Allied Arts accepts donations and delivers employee giving presentations year-round. Please call 405-278-8944 to learn more, or visit alliedartsokc.com to make a secure donation online.

Allied Arts Grantmaking

This fiscal year, Allied Arts will award more than $2.85 by COVID-19, the majority of funded projects deliver music, million to central Oklahoma cultural nonprofits, the most theatre, dance and visual arts to children via distance distributed in Allied Arts history. In addition to annual learning to ensure access to vital arts programming. allocation grants distributed quarterly to its 25 member For the capacity-building program, Allied Arts approved agencies totaling $2.3 million, Allied Arts will award $30,438 in grants to 14 organizations in the first funding $191,500 in educational outreach grants and $60,000 in cycle. Projects include strategic planning, utilization of capacity-building grants twice per year. Additionally, Allied new technology and professional development. Arts will distribute $300,000 in Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) in partnership with the City of For a comprehensive list of award recipients and amounts, Oklahoma City. please visit alliedartsokc.com/grants. The deadline to submit applications to be considered for the second cycle In the first funding cycle of the fiscal year, Allied Arts of 2021 educational outreach and capacity-building grants approved $85,383 in educational outreach grants to 19 is January 15. organizations. In response to the challenges presented

Special Thanks to Educational Educational Outreach Outreach Funders - 2020 Campaign grants support programs like Lyric Theatre’s Kids’ Catalyst JPMorgan Chase Clubhouse featuring Mat- Costco Wholesale Kimray thew Alvin Brown, Emily J. Dobson Family Foundation ONE Gas Pace and puppets Farmer Flogistix UMB Bank Guthrie and Linda Hobby Lobby Photo by K. Talley Photography Allied Arts Welcomes New Staff Member Allied Arts Competing in National Ciarra Kelly joins Allied Arts as Fundraising Competition the Administrative & Development Assistant after serving in a similar Allied Arts has an exciting opportunity to match donations to position with Life Change Ballroom. its Educational Outreach Program, and we need your help! She was introduced to Life Allied Arts is the only arts nonprofit in Oklahoma selected to Change as a fifth grader when the participate in the Gannett Foundation’s national fundraising organization visited her school. competition called “A Community Thrives.” She eventually become involved Help us celebrate the Allied Arts 50th anniversary in 2021 in the organization’s leadership program and by giving us a chance to compete for the $100,000 grant became a dance instructor and mentor. Ciarra award. The competition runs now through October 16. lives in South Oklahoma City with her two beautiful children, Ashton and Avaiyah. Together, Donate at alliedartsokc.com. they enjoy serving the community through their church and spending time with family. Leave A Legacy for the Arts Events Update Help Allied Arts support the arts into the future! One of the strategic goals of Allied Arts is to grow its charitable Because the safety of our endowment so that interest earned will allow every dollar donors, artists and staff is of donated during the campaign to be infused directly back utmost importance, Allied Arts has postponed a number into the community. of events until further notice, including the 2020 Honorary Chair Event, Fall Circle Club Party, OPUS and ARTini. Now through October 31st, for every $3 donated to Allied Arts, the Kirkpatrick Family Fund will match $1 up Although we can’t come together for the time being, ARTini to $36,000 raised. Please return the enclosed envelope and OPUS planning continues as the two events collectively with your pledge to raise more than $700,000 for the arts. An exciting addition be listed in the next to the biennial fundraising gala, OPUS will feature both edition of the quarterly in-person and virtual components. Sponsorships are newsletter. Thank you for featured in the enclosed insert. To learn more, email your support! [email protected]. Shop and Support the Arts Non-Profit U.S. Postage Please visit smile.amazon.com before you PAID shop online! By selecting Allied Arts of Oklahoma City Oklahoma, Inc. as your charitable organization Permit #581 1015 N. Broadway, Ste. 200 of choice, Amazon will donate a portion of your Oklahoma City, OK 73102 purchases to Allied Arts every time you shop. 405.278.8944 It’s that easy to support the arts while you shop! www.AlliedArtsOKC.com

IN THIS ISSUE: • 2020 Allied Arts Board Leadership • Annual Campaign Wrap Up • Grantmaking • Matching Opportunities • New Staff and Events Update

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The arts and cultural community isn’t the only sector struggling as a result of COVID-19. Our small businesses, particularly the restaurant industry, also face challenges related to the pandemic. Many of your favorite coffee shops, quick-service eateries and fine-dining establishments support the arts by offering discounts on the Allied Arts OKCityCard. We encourage you to join us in thanking these restaurants by ordering takeout, picking up food curbside or arranging delivery to your home or office. Below are just a few that we hope you’ll consider patronizing soon: Located below the Allied Arts office in Automobile Alley, Celebrating a special occasion – at home? Call Paseo Coffee Slingers Roasters features hand-crafted lattes, Grill for pick up to bring classic American cuisine with an cappuccinos and cold brews using quality coffee that has international flair into your very own kitchen! been sourced through direct trade with producers. You can order your cup of joe online ahead of your visit! The most popular item on the menu at Tucker’s Onion Burgers? You guessed it, the Oklahoma-style onion Jo’s Famous Pizza in Edmond makes your dinner plans burger. Order online for pick-up at their OKC and Norman effortless! Call ahead to order one (or more) of their many locations. Don’t forget to add one of Tucker’s hand-dipped specialty pizzas - like The Greek, The Sooner or The shakes! Thunder- on your way home from work.

You can find a comprehensive list of the 70 restaurants currently partnering with Allied Arts on the OKCityCard at www.okcitycard.com or via the OKCityCard app available on Apple and Android devices.