Led by co-chairs John Higginbotham, Bank of Oklahoma, and Doug Stussi, Love’s Travel Stops , the 2019 fundraising campaign raised a total of $3,444,591 for central Oklahoma’s cultural community – a three percent increase from what was raised in 2018.

“We are elated to have surpassed our $3.3 million goal,” said Deborah McAuliffe Senner, president and CEO of Allied Arts. “Each and every donor was vital to the success of the 2019 campaign. People from all walks of life and businesses representing a myriad of industries came together to support increased access to the arts for more Oklahomans – from arts education in underperforming schools to healing arts programming for veterans and the elderly.”

Allied Arts celebrated the success of the 2019 campaign at the Civic Center Meinders Hall of Mirrors with more than 250 supporters, member agency and grantee representatives, and friends at the Campaign Celebration event on June 6. The event was also an opportunity to recognize and thank the commitment and dedication of campaign volunteers, the leadership and vision of 2019 Honorary Chairs Cathy and Frank Keating, and the

generous support of campaign donors. Visionary Donors and Presenting Sponsors of the Campaign Celebration event were: Kristin Chenoweth, The Chickasaw Nation, Devon Energy, Hobby Lobby, Kirkpatrick Family Fund and OGE Energy Corp.

Employee giving campaigns were held at 120 businesses across the greater metro and raised more than $660,000 for Allied Arts. The top-producing employee giving campaigns were Employees of the City of Oklahoma City, Continental Resources, OGE Energy Corp., American Fidelity, Devon Energy, Tapstone, INTEGRIS, Ackerman McQueen, SONIC America’s Drive-In, Duncan Oil Properties and Bank of Oklahoma.

Although the 2019 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.

Thank you to everyone who donated and for believing that Art Can make a difference!

That’s a Wrap for the 2019 Campaign

art mattersWith art can change a life.youAllied Arts Quarterly Newsletter Volume 14, Issue 4, Summer 2019

2019 co-chairs Doug Stussi and John Higginbotham receive recognition from Allied Arts board chairperson Tricia Everest.

Alli Dorris, a performer with Sooner Theatre, wows the crowd.

Allied Arts staff member Tommie Parker leads the campaign

reveal on Lime scooters.

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.

Stewarding Your Investment

(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.

GRANT PROGRAM (Total Amounts) Allocations $2,300,000Educational Outreach $202,100Capacity-Building $60,000

TOTAL GRANTMAKING$2,563,500

MEMBER AGENCY (Allocation)Ambassadors’ Concert Choir $3,382Arts Council Oklahoma City $156,454Canterbury Voices $65,073Carpenter Square Theatre $12,881Cimarron Opera $20,246deadCenter Film $36,675Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma $231,724Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art $60,444Metropolitan School of Dance $8,702National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum $67,667

Norman Firehouse Art Center $14,783OK City Chorus $5,514Oklahoma Children’s Theatre $41,547Oklahoma City Ballet $222,848Oklahoma City Museum of Art $342,330Oklahoma City Philharmonic $343,234Oklahoma Contemporary $197,217Oklahoma Shakespeare $20,199Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition (OVAC) $39,860Oklahoma Youth Orchestras $13,674Opry Heritage Foundation of Oklahoma $12,148Prairie Dance Theatre $7,277Red Earth $15,537Science Museum Oklahoma $341,022Sooner Theatre $19,558

TOTAL ALLOCATIONS$2,300,000

Stewarding Your Investment

2019 ALLOCATIONS COMMITTEEDebbie Nauser, STRAT•COMM (Chair) Cordell Brown, Price EdwardsPaul Dudman, Fellers SniderTricia Everest, Community VolunteerColin FitzSimons, Corytus, LLCDana Harper, Retired, FBIBrian Hilmes, BEH ConsultingPam Klepper, Retired, Keller Williams Debra Kos, Community Volunteer Ed Krei, Independent Bank Consultant Glen Maynard, Devon EnergyMike Mitchell, Chickasaw IndustriesRandy Nance, GE Johnson Construction Co.Christina Rekhop, Devon EnergyWendi Schuur, Bank of AmericaLonny Towell, Retired, Kerr-McGee

2019 ALLOCATIONS FINANCE COMMITTEEGrant DeFehr, Mammoth Energy Services (Chair)Wes Knight, Simmons BankBryan Lemmerman, Chesapeake EnergyTravis Mason, Cushman WakefieldBarry Murphy, Cushman WakefieldMax Myers, Tall Oak MidstreamSuzie Symcox, First Fidelity Bank

2019 EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH FUNDERSBank of AmericaCatalystChappelWood Financial ServicesDobson Family FoundationFlogistixHobby Lobby StoresJPMorgan ChaseKimrayUMB BankWells Fargo Bank

Volunteer of the YearEvery 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 member of a task force leading an organizational HR and development audit. With her husband Walt, she served as co-chair of the Allied Arts 2017 fundraising campaign.

“I can’t imagine life without music, art, dance, theater, and the many other art genres. How flat and uninspired our lives would be. Exposure to the arts creates a spark, hope, joy, and the nurturing of our souls and mental well-being,” Duncan said. “Art is an absolute must in our lives.”

Former award winners include Dr. Mason Jett, Lonny Towell, Joan Maguire, Debbie Nauser, Jean Hartsuck, Lance Benham, Carl Shortt Jr., Steve Mason, Carol Troy and Glen Maynard.

Ann-Clore Duncan receives the 2019 Zach D. Taylor Volunteer Award from Allied Arts board chairperson Tricia Everest.

CONGRATULATIONS to Ann-Clore Duncanon this well-deserved recognition!

Virtuoso Society: Honor the Arts in Your Planned Giving

Did you know that you can help Allied Arts build its endowments to a level that would enable 100% of campaign proceeds to benefit Oklahoma’s cultural community? Did you know that you can make a gift to Allied Arts in exchange for tax deductions and lifetime income? There are numerous ways to join the Virtuoso Society by making a gift to the Allied Arts endowment funds, including through your investment accounts, retirement plans, a charitable remainder trust, or through a

charitable gift annuity in exchange for a tax deduction and lifetime income stream.

To learn more about how you can make a lasting impact on the arts, contact the Allied Arts planned giving team at plannedgiving@alliedartsokc.com.

A charitable gift annuity is not regulated by the Oklahoma Insurance Department and is not protected by a guaranty association affiliated with the Oklahoma 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.

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!

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

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

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 SponsorTito’s Handmade Vodka

Signature SponsorsDevon EnergyOGE Energy Corp.The OklahomanTraction

Invitation SponsorMansions Senior Living

VIP SponsorPaycom

Art Gallery SponsorAT&T Oklahoma

Photo Booth SponsorRSM

Participating Restaurants 1492 New World Latin CuisineBin 73 wine barEmber Modern American Tavern @ Renaissance Waterford HotelFLINTFridaGuyutesNed’s Starlite LoungePump Bar/Bunker ClubRed PianoWhiskey Cake Kitchen and BarYokozuna Chisholm Creek

ARTini

(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 co-chairs, announce the night’s winners.ARTini judges taste martinis & food bites from participating restaurants.

Kristin Chenoweth’s Love Letter to OklahomaOn May 14, film, TV and Broadway superstar Kristin Chenoweth returned 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 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 and continuing to serve as an advocate for the arts!

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Kristin Chenoweth shares a special moment with her parents, Jerry and Judy (back right), 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!

Lee Allan Smith and son-in-law Ethan House enjoy the pre-concert dinner for sponsors.

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• That’s a Wrap for the

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• Allied Arts President

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• Virtuoso Society

• ARTini

• Kristin Chenoweth’s

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Beat the Heat with Summer Savings

Don’t forget to download the new OKCityCard mobile app. By enabling notifications, your phone will alert you when in the vicinity of an OKCityCard partner. You’ll never forget to use your OKCityCard again!

Together, we raised more than $3.4 million for arts education, outreach, healing arts and quality programming for more Oklahomans!

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.

Are there any birthdays, anniversaries or milestones you’re celebrating this summer? Present your OKCityCard at Naifeh Fine Jewelry’s new location at Nichols Hills Plaza to receive tax-free purchases on in-store merchandise.

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.

Thank you!