Winter 2018 2019 Campaign for the Arts
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art matters With you art can change a life. Allied Arts Quarterly Newsletter Volume 12, Issue 2, Winter 2018 2019 Campaign for the Arts Frank Keating and Cathy Keating 2019 Honorary Chairs Doug Stussi and John Higginbotham 2019 Campaign Co-Chairs With the new year quickly approaching, Allied Arts is spearheading the National Cowboy & Western Heritage gearing up for the 2019 campaign for the arts. The annual Museum’s Annie Oakley Society, while Frank is a former fundraising effort is the signature program of Allied Arts – governor who led the state’s healing after the Oklahoma raising vital funds and awareness for central Oklahoma’s City bombing. A fundraising event in their honor will be held cultural community. The campaign receives support for donors who personally contribute $1,500 or more to from more than 5,000 corporate partners, foundation the 2019 campaign. For more information, please contact supporters and individual donors. Campaign funds are [email protected]. directed to leading cultural nonprofits to support their efforts in making arts programming accessible to more A campaign donation at all giving levels ensures that art people, offering quality exhibits and performances to can help meet the diverse needs in our community. For enhance quality of life, and providing more than 700,000 example, a gift of $5 underwrites supplies for one person arts experiences for youth statewide. to take part in a healing arts session, where he/she can temporarily escape his/her illness; $10 provides admission Allied Arts is thrilled to announce that John Higginbotham, for two at-risk students to attend a matinee performance of Oklahoma City Market CEO of Bank of Oklahoma, and a theatrical production relevant to their school curriculum; Doug Stussi, Chief Financial Officer of Love’s Travel and $25 offsets the cost of tights for a professional dancer. Stops, will lead the 2019 initiative with a goal of raising $3.3 million. Both John and Doug have been engaged with Allied In addition to corporate giving, local businesses can partner Arts for many years, as well as with the Oklahoma City with Allied Arts by hosting an employee giving campaign in Philharmonic, an Allied Arts member agency, United Way of 2019. Allied Arts will tailor an experience to fit your company’s Central Oklahoma and Leadership Oklahoma City. schedule and culture with interactive arts activities that build employee engagement and inspire support for the In addition to generating important resources for arts. With more than 100 workplace partners, your business central Oklahoma’s cultural community, the Allied Arts will be in good company! To register, please email shannon. annual campaign recognizes an individual or couple for [email protected]. extraordinary contributions to the arts and the community at large. In 2019, The Honorable Frank and Mrs. Keating If you would like to donate before the end of the year, you may will be recognized as Honorary Chairs of the campaign. use the envelope included in this newsletter. You can also Cathy is a fourth-generation Oklahoman who has devoted make a secure donation online at alliedartsokc.com, or call the the majority of her life to community service – most recently Allied Arts office at 278-8944. Thank you for your support. Thank you for believing that Art Can make a difference! Art-Filled Holiday Season This year, start a new family tradition by making the arts National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum part of your holiday celebration. Below are some ideas to On December 14, the National Cowboy & Western make this holiday season an art-filled one. Heritage Museum is home to a yuletide celebration highlighting traditional Western songs and dances. Arts Council Oklahoma City Presented by Express Employment Professionals, national Ring in the start of 2019 in downtown OKC at Arts singer and songwriter Michael Martin Murphey headlines Council Oklahoma City’s Opening Night. The New Year’s the family-friendly event. Tickets are required. Eve celebration features a variety of food trucks, live entertainment, family-friendly activities and a spectacular Oklahoma Children’s Theatre fireworks finale. Tickets are required. Based on the best-selling children’s books, Oklahoma Children’s Theatre presents the hilarious Junie B in Jingle Canterbury Voices Bells Batman Smells. Recommended for all ages, the show On December 2, Canterbury Voices presents Canterbury runs until December 16 at the Children’s Center for the Arts Christmas, a cheerful concert full of classic standards theatre on the OCU campus. Tickets are required. and new music celebrating the season and featuring the Oklahoma City University Faculty Brass Quintet, students OK City Chorus from Canterbury Youth Voices and a Christmas carol sing- The award-winning members of OK City Chorus present along. Tickets are required. The Christmas Show, a barbershop concert of holiday songs on December 11 at St. Luke’s Methodist Church in Firehouse Art Center and downtown OKC. Tickets are required. Oklahoma Contemporary If there’s an art lover on your holiday list, look no further Oklahoma City Ballet than the Firehouse Art Center Holiday Gift Gallery or Running from December 14-23, Oklahoma City Ballet’s Oklahoma Contemporary’s Ceramics Sale. Open until production of The Nutcracker features gorgeous costumes December 22, Firehouse’s Norman gallery features and set design presented by Devon Energy. On December the work of local and regional artists. The Oklahoma 22, a Nutcracker Tea is offered between the matinee Contemporary sale features an array of ceramic work and evening performances where attendees can meet by instructors and students, as well as a juried exhibition characters from the ballet and enjoy sweet treats. Tickets available until December 23. are required for the performances and the Nutcracker Tea. Lyric Theatre Oklahoma City Museum of Art Join Lyric Theatre for a retelling of Charles Dickens’ classic, Oklahoma City Museum of Art’s Third Thursday A Christmas Carol. Featuring stunning sets and sparkling feature hands-on art activities, live music, and food and costumes, the production will take you on the magical beverages. Event-goers attending the December 20th journey of Ebenezer Scrooge. Presented by Devon Energy, Victorian Yuletide can create their own wreath and enjoy the production runs on select nights until Christmas Eve at seasonal cocktails and dinner. Admission is free for Lyric’s Plaza Theatre. Tickets are required. museum members; $12 for non-members. Canterbury Voices Celebrates the Season OKC Ballet’s The Nutcracker Art-Filled Holiday Season OKC Phil’s Christmas Show Oklahoma City Philharmonic Lyric Theatre’s A Christmas Carol From November 29 to December 1, Oklahoma City Philharmonic presents The Christmas Show, featuring and art objects created by Oklahoma Native Tribes. Open Broadway star Nikki Renee Daniels along with The Monday-Friday, Red Earth is hosting a special open house on Philharmonic Pops Chorale, the Mistletoes, the OKC Saturday, December 1. Admission is free. Philharmonic and everyone’s favorite elf, Santa Claus. Tickets are required. Science Museum Oklahoma Keep your kids entertained and educated during winter Rodeo Opry school break. Science Museum Oklahoma offers For a Western twist on holiday classics, be sure to check half-day and full-day sessions of learning and fun. out the Rodeo Opry’s Christmas Show on December 15. Enrollment is required. A matinee and evening performance are being offered. Tickets are required. Sooner Theatre Based on the movie classic, Sooner Theatre in Norman Red Earth presents A Christmas Story, The Musical until December Through January 4, stop by Red Earth while you’re in 16th. Memorable scenes from the film are included, like downtown OKC to experience Treefest. The event features Ralphie’s friend getting his tongue stuck to the flagpole; and 25 Christmas trees decorated with handmade ornaments his father winning the leg lamp award. Tickets are required. Catalyst Corner Prior to the Thanksgiving holiday, members of Allied Arts Catalyst came together for an annual glass ornament-making event at Art Fusion Studio. Comprised of Allied Arts leadership donors age 40 and younger, Catalyst meets regularly throughout the year to network, learn about central Oklahoma’s cultural community and experience the arts together. On December 8, members will catch an improvisational comedy show at OKC Improv’s new space in the Plaza District. Artist Tracey Bewley teaches a Catalyst Next year, Catalyst will host STAR-tini on member how to make a fused glass ornament April 12 at Science Museum Oklahoma. Free for members, the annual ARTini event features a martini tasting and competition, art auction and live entertainment. Tickets for non-Catalyst members are $100 per person. Be sure to Save the Date as event details will be released soon! Catalyst members have fun Catalyst membership starts at $300 for individuals and $500 for couples. making ornaments To learn more, please contact [email protected]. Allied Arts Meets Endowment Match Challenge With your support, Allied Arts raised $30,941.66 in just two months to grow its affiliated fund at the Oklahoma City Community Foundation. By surpassing the $24,000 goal, the Kirkpatrick Family Fund will generously match donations with an $8,000 grant. As part of its long-term, strategic efforts, Allied Arts is committed to growing its endowment on behalf of a sustainable, strong and dynamic cultural community. Although the match has ended, Allied Arts accepts donations for its affiliated fund as well as its endowment fund held at BancFirst year-round. Thank you to the following donors who helped Allied Arts exceed the match challenge! $5,000 Arthur & Betty Thompson Dr. & Mrs. Thomas E. Nix Jr. Mr. & Mrs. R.W. Lee Fund Mr. & Mrs. Scott Usher Homer Paul R.L. Sias Yoch Family Trust Jan & Bill Robinson Patty Roloff $1,000+ $100+ Sherry & Jim Rowan Mr.