Summer 2019 That’S a Wrap for the 2019 Campaign

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Allied Arts Quarterly Newsletter Volume 14, Issue 4, Summer 2019 That’s a Wrap for the 2019 Campaign

Alli Dorris, a performer Allied Arts staff member Tommie with Sooner Theatre, 2019 co-chairs Doug Stussi and John Higginbotham receive Parker leads the campaign wows the crowd. recognition from Allied Arts board chairperson Tricia Everest. reveal on Lime scooters.

Led by co-chairs John Higginbotham, Bank of Oklahoma, generous support of campaign donors. Visionary Donors and Doug Stussi, Love’s Travel Stops , the 2019 and Presenting Sponsors of the Campaign Celebration fundraising campaign raised a total of $3,444,591 for event were: Kristin Chenoweth, The Chickasaw Nation, central Oklahoma’s cultural community – a three percent Devon Energy, Hobby Lobby, Kirkpatrick Family Fund increase from what was raised in 2018. and OGE Energy Corp.

“We are elated to have surpassed our $3.3 million goal,” said Employee giving campaigns were held at 120 businesses Deborah McAuliffe Senner, president and CEO of Allied across the greater metro and raised more than $660,000 Arts. “Each and every donor was vital to the success of the for Allied Arts. The top-producing employee giving 2019 campaign. People from all walks of life and businesses campaigns were Employees of the City of Oklahoma City, representing a myriad of industries came together to Continental Resources, OGE Energy Corp., American support increased access to the arts for more Oklahomans Fidelity, Devon Energy, Tapstone, INTEGRIS, Ackerman – from arts education in underperforming schools to healing McQueen, SONIC America’s Drive-In, Duncan Oil arts programming for veterans and the elderly.” Properties and Bank of Oklahoma.

Allied Arts celebrated the success of the 2019 campaign Although the 2019 campaign has concluded, Allied at the Civic Center Meinders Hall of Mirrors with more Arts accepts donations and delivers employee giving than 250 supporters, member agency and grantee presentations year-round. Please call 405-278-8944 to representatives, and friends at the Campaign Celebration learn more, or visit alliedartsokc.com to make a secure event on June 6. The event was also an opportunity to donation online. recognize and thank the commitment and dedication of campaign volunteers, the leadership and vision of 2019 Thank you to everyone who donated and for believing that Honorary Chairs Cathy and Frank Keating, and the Art Can make a difference! Stewarding Your Investment

As part of the annual allocations process, two sets of volunteer committees convened in April and May to ensure that Allied Arts donor contributions are invested in healthy, sustainable and relevant cultural nonprofit organizations.

After independent review of agency budgets, 990s, audits and other documentation, the allocations finance committee convened for a full day to assess the financial well-being of Allied Arts member agencies. Consisting of bankers, accountants and executives, the committee determined that Allied Arts member agencies are on solid administrative and financial footing.

A few weeks later, the allocations committee listened to presentations delivered by member agency staff and board leadership over a three-day period. This committee’s focus was on community impact and caliber of program delivery. As such, presentations covered agency successes and challenges, numbers of people reached with programming and organizational plans for growth. Committee members were moved by performances from young artists and from the stories shared by students, parents and teachers that the arts can help a child find his/her voice.

As recommended by the allocations committee, the Allied Arts board of directors approved more than $2.5 million to be granted during the upcoming 2020 fiscal year via three grant programs. Allocations grants are directed to Allied Arts member agencies; the educational outreach program provides critical funding to ensure school- age children have access to arts education and cultural opportunities; and the capacity-building grant program helps arts nonprofits become stronger. The latter two programs are open to qualified, arts and cultural nonprofits based in central Oklahoma.

The deadline for the next cycle of educational outreach and capacity-building grant requests is August 23, 2019. For more information, please contact jennifer.bryan@ alliedartsokc.com.

(Top) Proceeds from ChappelWood Financial’s annual Kentucky Derby Soiree benefited the Allied Arts Educational Outreach Program. (Center) Shannon Lockwood and Deborah McAuliffe Senner receive a check from Kimray representative Lynly Grider in support of the Allied Arts Educational Outreach Program. (Bottom) Lynsey Davis and Rachel Gunnoe of Chesapeake Energy present a cookie cake and employee giving proceeds of more than $17,000 to Allied Arts staff. Stewarding Your Investment

GRANT PROGRAM (Total Amounts) Norman Firehouse Art Center Allocations $14,783 $2,300,000 OK City Chorus Educational Outreach $5,514 $202,100 Oklahoma Children’s Theatre Capacity-Building $41,547 $60,000 Oklahoma City Ballet $222,848 TOTAL GRANTMAKING Oklahoma City Museum of Art $2,563,500 $342,330 Oklahoma City Philharmonic MEMBER AGENCY (Allocation) $343,234 Ambassadors’ Concert Choir Oklahoma Contemporary $3,382 $197,217 Arts Council Oklahoma City Oklahoma Shakespeare $156,454 $20,199 Canterbury Voices Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition (OVAC) $65,073 $39,860 Carpenter Square Theatre Oklahoma Youth Orchestras $12,881 $13,674 Cimarron Opera Opry Heritage Foundation of Oklahoma $20,246 $12,148 deadCenter Film Prairie Dance Theatre $36,675 $7,277 Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma Red Earth $231,724 $15,537 Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art Science Museum Oklahoma $60,444 $341,022 Metropolitan School of Dance Sooner Theatre $8,702 $19,558 National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum $67,667 TOTAL ALLOCATIONS $2,300,000

2019 ALLOCATIONS COMMITTEE 2019 ALLOCATIONS FINANCE COMMITTEE Debbie Nauser, STRAT•COMM (Chair) Grant DeFehr, Mammoth Energy Services (Chair) Cordell Brown, Price Edwards Wes Knight, Simmons Bank Paul Dudman, Fellers Snider Bryan Lemmerman, Chesapeake Energy Tricia Everest, Community Volunteer Travis Mason, Cushman Wakefield Colin FitzSimons, Corytus, LLC Barry Murphy, Cushman Wakefield Dana Harper, Retired, FBI Max Myers, Tall Oak Midstream Brian Hilmes, BEH Consulting Suzie Symcox, First Fidelity Bank Pam Klepper, Retired, Keller Williams Debra Kos, Community Volunteer 2019 EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH FUNDERS Ed Krei, Independent Bank Consultant Bank of America Glen Maynard, Devon Energy Catalyst Mike Mitchell, Chickasaw Industries ChappelWood Financial Services Randy Nance, GE Johnson Construction Co. Dobson Family Foundation Christina Rekhop, Devon Energy Flogistix Wendi Schuur, Bank of America Hobby Lobby Stores Lonny Towell, Retired, Kerr-McGee JPMorgan Chase Kimray UMB Bank Wells Fargo Bank Volunteer of the Year

Every year, an Allied Arts volunteer is recognized with the Zach D. Taylor Award, created after the passing of one of Allied Arts’ most ardent champions. Like the award’s namesake, honorees seek no recognition for his/ her service and place a high value on accountability, accessibility, inclusiveness, preparedness, and receptiveness to new ideas and perspectives.

At the Campaign Celebration event on June 6, Ann-Clore Duncan was named the 2019 Zach D. Taylor Volunteer. In the 2019 Allied Arts fiscal year alone, Duncan served on the Allied Arts executive committee and was a key Ann-Clore Duncan receives the 2019 Zach D. Taylor Volunteer Award member of a task force leading an organizational HR and from Allied Arts board chairperson Tricia Everest. development audit. With her husband Walt, she served as co-chair of the Allied Arts 2017 fundraising campaign. Former award winners include Dr. Mason Jett, Lonny “I can’t imagine life without music, art, dance, theater, and Towell, Joan Maguire, Debbie Nauser, Jean Hartsuck, the many other art genres. How flat and uninspired our Lance Benham, Carl Shortt Jr., Steve Mason, Carol Troy lives would be. Exposure to the arts creates a spark, hope, and Glen Maynard. joy, and the nurturing of our souls and mental well-being,” CONGRATULATIONS to Ann-Clore Duncan Duncan said. “Art is an absolute must in our lives.” on this well-deserved recognition!

Virtuoso Society: Honor the Arts in Your Planned Giving

Did you know that you can help Allied Arts build its charitable gift annuity in exchange for a tax deduction endowments to a level that would enable 100% of and lifetime income stream. campaign proceeds to benefit Oklahoma’s cultural community? Did you know that you can make a gift To learn more about how you can make a lasting impact to Allied Arts in exchange for tax deductions and on the arts, contact the Allied Arts planned giving team lifetime income? at [email protected].

There are numerous ways to join the Virtuoso Society A charitable gift annuity is not regulated by the by making a gift to the Allied Arts endowment funds, Oklahoma Insurance Department and is not protected including through your investment accounts, retirement by a guaranty association affiliated with the Oklahoma plans, a charitable remainder trust, or through a Insurance Department. Allied Arts President & CEO Receives Governor’s Arts Award

On April 16 at the State Capitol, Governor Kevin Stitt presented Allied Arts President & CEO Deborah McAuliffe Senner with a 2019 Governor’s Arts Award. A program of the Oklahoma Arts Council since 1975, the Governor’s Arts Awards has recognized hundreds of individuals and organizations whose efforts have impacted the arts in their communities or throughout the state.

Senner received the Community Service Award which recognizes significant contributions to the arts in specific Oklahoma communities in the areas of leadership and volunteerism. Senner has been with Allied Arts for 18 years and is celebrating her 10th anniversary as President and CEO. During her tenure, she has overseen the launch of innovative fundraising strategies that have generated more than $45 million in support of more than 40 central Oklahoma arts and cultural organizations.

Erinn Gavaghan, Norman Arts Council, and Robbie Kienzle, City of Oklahoma City, celebrate with Deborah McAuliffe Senner (center).

Deborah McAuliffe Senner and Governor Kevin Stitt at the 2019 Governor’s Arts Award ceremony. Photo Credit: Doug Hoke - The Oklahoman.

Allied Arts President Named to Oklahoma Nonprofit Council

Allied Arts is proud to announce that President & CEO Deborah McAuliffe Senner has been selected to serve on the newly formed Oklahoma Nonprofit Council. The council includes leaders from 25 of the state’s major nonprofits which represent Oklahoma City, Tulsa and rural areas, as well as more than 19,000 organizations working on critical arts and culture, social service, environmental and other issues.

Established by the Oklahoma Department of Commerce, the council will advise the state agency and the Legislature on matters related to the nonprofit sector. We are proud to have the arts and Oklahoma’s cultural nonprofits represented on the council. Congratulations, Deborah! ARTini

In its 16th year, the 2019 ARTini held on April 12 raised more than $119,000 through ticket sales, sponsorships, art auction sales and raffle ticket purchases. Led by Christian Pearson and Tommy Yi, the theme of STARtini fully came to life at this year’s venue, Science Museum Oklahoma. STARtini featured small bites and custom- made martinis from 11 restaurants, artwork from emerging and established Oklahoma artists, live entertainment and performance art. More than 700 attendees were on hand and voted first-time participant Whiskey Cake Kitchen and Bar as the “People’s Choice” martini winner. A panel of local celebrity judges awarded Pump Bar/Bunker Club with “Best ARTini” and “Best Décor,” while 1492 New World Latin Cuisine took home the “Best Dishes” award.

Title Sponsor Participating Tito’s Handmade Restaurants Vodka 1492 New World Latin Cuisine Signature Sponsors Bin 73 wine bar Devon Energy Ember Modern OGE Energy Corp. American Tavern The Oklahoman @ Renaissance Traction Waterford Hotel FLINT Invitation Sponsor Frida Mansions Senior Guyutes Living Ned’s Starlite Lounge Pump Bar/Bunker VIP Sponsor Club Paycom Red Piano Whiskey Cake Art Gallery Sponsor Kitchen and Bar AT&T Oklahoma Yokozuna Chisholm Creek Photo Booth Sponsor RSM

(Top) ARTini People’s Choice Winners Whiskey Cake Kitchen and Bar. (Center) Earth and intergalatic guests view artwork featured at STARtini. (Center-bottom) Kristian and Debra Kos and friends say cheers to STARtini. (Bottom) Tommy Yi and Christian Pearson, ARTini judges taste martinis & food bites from participating restaurants. ARTini co-chairs, announce the night’s winners. Kristin Chenoweth’s Love Letter to Oklahoma

On May 14, film, TV and Broadway superstar Kristin Chenoweth returned ARTSOK, INC. presents a benefit for ALLIED ARTS home to deliver a show-stopping performance at the Civic Center Music Hall. Sponsorships and ticket sales of the Oklahoma native’s “My Love Letter to Oklahoma” concert generated more than $230,000 in support of Allied Arts.

Chenoweth was accompanied by the Oklahoma City Philharmonic and sang songs from the Broadway musical “Wicked” for which she won KRISTIN a Tony Award. She was joined onstage by fellow Oklahoma performer Sandi Patty. Their rendition of “How Great Thou Art” brought the sold- out crowd to their feet!

Thank you Kristin Chenoweth for always remembering your home state CHENOWETHMY LOVE LETTERWITH TOTHE OKCOKLAHOMA PHILHARMONIC and continuing to serve as an advocate for the arts! TUESDAY, MAY 14, 2019 @ 7:30 P.M.PROCEEDS BENEFITING CIVIC CENTER MUSIC HALL | OKC TICKETS AT OKCCIVICCENTER.COM OR 405-594-8300 MADE POSSIBLE BY:

Lee Allan Smith and son-in-law Ethan House Kristin Chenoweth shares a special moment with her parents, Jerry and Judy (back right), enjoy the pre-concert dinner for sponsors. and friends prior to her performance.

Thank you OnCue!

For the second consecutive year, OnCue designed art-branded reusable cups and sold them in local stores to benefit Allied Arts. For every cup sold, OnCue donated 50 cents to the 2019 campaign. Thank you to OnCue and everyone who purchased the benefit cups for helping to #FuelTheArts! Non-Profit U.S. Postage PAID Oklahoma City Thank you! Permit #581 1015 N. Broadway, Ste. 200 Oklahoma City, OK 73102 Together, we raised more than $3.4 million for arts education, (405) 278-8944 outreach, healing arts and quality programming for more Oklahomans! AlliedArtsOKC.com IN THIS ISSUE: • That’s a Wrap for the 2019 Campaign • Stewarding Your Investment • Volunteer of the Year • Allied Arts President receives honor & award • Virtuoso Society • ARTini • Kristin Chenoweth’s Love Letter to Oklahoma

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Beat the Heat with Summer Savings

What’s one of the best ways to beat the heat this summer in Oklahoma? Spend your days learning (and enjoying A/C) inside some of the state’s premier museums. Use your OKCityCard for two-for-one admission at the American Banjo Museum, Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art in Shawnee, National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, Oklahoma City Museum of Art, Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum, Oklahoma History Center, Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History, and Science Museum Oklahoma.

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It’s not too early to think about attending the 2019 Oklahoma State Fair. Use your OKCityCard to receive 2-for-1 advance outside gate admission. Visit the State Fair Park Box Office until September 11th to redeem the discount.

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