(right) Susan Turpen and

Lee Ann Stoneenjoy the

reception before the concert for

Circle Club,member agencies

and volunteers.

Allied Arts Quarterly NewsletterVolume 7, Issue 4, Summer 2014ART

MATTERS Enriching Our CommunitiesThrough Advancement of the Arts

2014 cAMpAign – Historic Fund drive For tHe artsOn June 1, Allied Arts raised a total of $3,510,498 from 2014 fundraising efforts - the most in its 43-year history!

Because the campaign generates support from all sectors of the community, the campaign celebration consistedof a Community Thank You Concert in Bicentennial Park in

the heart of Oklahoma City’s arts district. The concert,free and open to the public, featured local band Zoom city and hands-on arts activities provided by Allied Arts member agencies.

Led by campaign co-chairs Judy Love and Mike Turpen, this year’s fundraising effort drew support

from more than 5,000 corporate and individual donorsrepresenting all industries, backgrounds and walks of life. At the celebration concert, Love and Turpen thanked

donors of all levels, recognized campaign volunteers and acknowledged governor Bill Anoatubby for his service as the campaign Honorary Chair. (Continued on pg. 2)

“The entire community cametogether to support the artsand make this campaign asuccess. Every single dollarcounts and donors to AlliedArts of any amount canclaim ownership of the artsin central Oklahoma,” saidJudy Love. “We want toespecially thank ourcampaign cabinet andvolunteers who helpedmake these results possible.”

(left) Allied Arts Board Chair Lonny Towell, Chickasaw Nationrepresentative Bill Lance, and co-chairs Judy Love and Mike Turpen.

(above) Concert-goers enjoy the rock tunes of Zoom City at Bicentennial Park. (right) Students from Metropolitan School of Dance reveal the total amount raised in 2014.

...2014 cAMpAign

your iNveSTMeNT AT work

representatives from ok City Chorus

(top) and Prairie Dance Theatre (right)

were among the Allied Arts member

agencies sharing info about organizations’ programs, providing arts activites for kids

and raffling prizes.

(continued from pg. 1)

Annual campaign funds are primarily utilized as grants to Allied Arts’ 26 member agencies which offset operating costs; underwrite productions, performances and exhibits; and provide free and affordable programmingto ensure access to the arts for the entire community.

The campaign’s reach also extends to an additional 15-20 qualified nonprofit arts organizations each year through competitive grants to provide artseducation for local schoolchildren and to strengthen organizational capacities.

SpEciAL ThAnkS TO OUR EvEnT SpOnSORS

pRESEnTing: Chesapeake Energy, The Chickasaw Nation, Devon Energy Corp., The David J. Chernicky Trust, MidCentral

Energy Services, LLC, New Dominion, LLC, New Source

Energy, and OGE Energy Corp.pERfORMAncE: The Oklahoman

in kind: 110 Events andS&S Promotions

Each year, Allied Arts member agencies undergo a rigorous application process to receive Allied Artsallocation grants. As part of the annual allocationsprocess, Allied Arts member agencies submitapplications and make presentations to a committee comprised of board members, community volunteers and corporate leaders. The allocations committeereviews funding requests, evaluates agency financialstandings and listens to three days of agency presentations.Special thanks to the allocations committee for volun-teering countless hours to learn of the impact of Allied Arts member agencies in our community.

Because of the historic campaign performance, Allied Arts will award more than $2.55 million through its variousgrant programs, including allocations, educationaloutreach, capacity-building and power2give.

Allied Arts joined morethan 40 arts organizationson May 7 at the Oklahoma Capitol as part of the third annual Arts Day. Allied Arts hosted a table to share information on the impact of the arts across the state and met with legislators and their staff.

Allied Arts was also happyto help welcome Julia kirtto her new position as

Executive director of Oklahomans for the Arts. Kirt directed theOklahoma Visual Arts Coalition, an Allied Arts member agency, for the past 15 years, helping artists across the state realize their potential.

Oklahomans for the Arts unites the cultural sector to advocate about the importance of the arts in Oklahoma, including the connection between the economy, education and the arts.

2014 ALLoCATioNS CoMMiTTee

glen Maynarddarlene parmancharlotte RichelsWendi SchuurLonny Towellpaige Williams

Chair, Tricia Everestdeborah Bottnedra funkcindy hunterAnn Johnstonepeggy kateskaren Luke

AdvOcATing fOR ThE ARTS

Learn more at www.oklahomansforthearts.org

In just three months, power2give has raised $133,820, including funds from a 1:1 match from Continental Resources. Already, 30 cultural nonprofits have posted requests in support of 42 projects – more than half of which have been fully funded. Projects range from the creation of pop-up art galleries to the launch of a non-classical violin youth program, and from an interpreter for hearing impaired theatre patrons to music lessons for underserved kids.

power2give is an online crowdfunding platform, giving individuals the power to directly supportarts projects that move them. Allied Arts launched the initiative in central Oklahoma to create a stronger relationship between individualdonors and the cultural community and to provide a unique opportunity for arts organizations to share their stories. For the latest projects, visit: power2give.org/centralOklahoma

giving you the power to give

(above) The Sooner Theatre ofNorman raised more than $4,500 for new costumes to produce Shrek The Musical this summer.

(below) Ballet instructor Jerry Pinespresents four Project Plié students from the Boys and Girls Club with scholarships for okC Ballet classes.

(right) The Arts Council of

oklahoma City received more

than $3,800 for the Go Green! initiative at the annual Festival

of the Arts.

In September 2013, American Ballet Theatre announced the formationof Project Plié, a comprehensive initiative to increase racial and ethnicrepresentation in ballet and diversify America’s ballet companies. To achieve this goal, Project Plié features a partnership between balletcompanies and the Boys & Girls Clubs of America to introduce participantsto ballet and identify children for future training.

Oklahoma City Ballet raised $6,313 through power2give.org to introducetraining scholarships to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Oklahoma County through Project Plié.

FroM rACHeL roBB, Pr and Marketing Director, oklahoma City Ballet “Many kids these days have little opportunity to experience the arts from their school's curriculum, but all children need that element desperately.  

As a former dancer, I was honored to meet the kids at the Boys & Girls Club and get them excited about ballet.  So many of them wanted to take a class but had reservations - money, time, their ability - these things affected their decisions, but we wanted them to know they could do it.

The people who work at the Boys & Girls Club were instrumental in making this program a success.  All of the kids in this program have loved it, and their teacher, Jerry Pines, has given them direction that visibly makes them feel like they can do something special.  I remember being that age and wanting to be a great dancer so badly. All I needed was one strong role model who believed in me.  

I can tell that Project Plié has been that for these children. Project Plié has given these kids a strong role model who says, ‘If you work hard, you can do it, and you can be great.’"

Okc BALLET – project plié

(left) The edmond Historical Society & Musuem raised $906 for its 1889 Summer Camps.

On April 4, Catalyst, the Allied Arts youngprofessionals group, held the 11th annual ARTini at the Oklahoma City Farmers Public Market. Event co-chairs Julie and heath hornbeek led a committee which sold hundreds of tickets, secured a record amount of sponsorships, and exhibited the work of local artists for auction – resulting in more than $52,000 raised for the arts in central Oklahoma.

Attendees tasted unique and original martinis from 11 of the metro’s best restaurants. ThePeople’s Choice martini winner was MickeyMantle’s Steakhouse. ARTini celebrity judges voted picasso café’s martini the Best DecoArtini; presented Union Tacos with the Best Deco Dishes; and awarded Mickey Mantle’s Steakhouse the Best Deco Theme.

ARTini dEcO

Thank you To all The reSTauranTSThaT parTicipaTed in arTini deco.

(above) over 750 guests cametogether to enjoy cocktails, food, local art and the chance to win great raffle prizes with all proceeds benefitting Allied Arts.

(right) Heath and Julie Hornbeek chaired the event, leading acommittee of over 40 volunteers.

(bottom left) Dave Cathey, The Food Dude, presented staff from Mickey Mantle’s Steakhouse with the People’s Choice Award.

each restaurant’s award was hand crafted by local glass artists Tracey and rick Bewley (pictured below). over 70 local artists helped raise over $10,000 by donating work to the auction.

(bottom right) Catalyst members Able Blakley and kari koster enjoy martinis while shopping the art auction.

The BarrellBolero

Deep Fork GrillFlint

McNellie’s Public HouseMickey Mantle’s Steakhouse

Museum CaféPark Avenue Grill

Picasso Caféunion Tacos

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(below) randy Lewis andTom McCurdy accept theCorporate Cup on behalf of oGe energy Corp.

(bottom left) The oklahoma City Thunder team putts at the okC Golf & Country Club.

(left) Staff from Park Avenue Grill dressed in 1920’s costumesto incorporate the art deco theme into their stations.(below) in addition to the cocktail tasting, guests enjoyeda “step and repeat” photo booth along with music from jazz

band Grand Marquis.

Art lovers and golf enthusiasts alike convened on May 12 at the Oklahoma City Golf & Country Club to “Chip in for the Arts.” The annual golf tournament raised more than $54,000 – a record amount in the event’s 20-year history.

...ARTini cOnTinUEdTHANK YOU TO THE ARTINI SPONSORS!

PreSeNTiNGAnonymousChesapeake energyDevon energyThe David J. Chernicky TrustMidCentral energy Services, LLCNew Dominion, LLCNew Source energyoGe energy Corp.

SoCiAL MeDiAHornbeek Blatt

SiGNATure9th Street District110 eventsHall estillPrairie wolf SpiritsTraction

reSTAurANTkickapoo Casino Harrah & Shawnee

ArT GALLeryCrowe & Dunlevy

viP Pre-PArTyBank of oklahoma

cHip in For tHe arts

SPeCiAL THANkS ToTHe GoLF CoMMiTTeeChair: John ParsonsSherry BeasleyBrian ByrnesTom CassoChe DownsLori HillDavid Neff

AnonymousBob Moore Land roverChesapeake energy

THANk you To THe GoLF SPoNSorS

Devon energyThe David J. Chernicky TrustMidCentral energy Services, LLC

New Dominion, LLCNew Source energyoGe energy Corp.Scott's Printing & Copying

Don’t miss oklahoma’s new premier outdoor music festival... okC Fest.Allied Arts is a proud sponsor of this upcoming event to be held on June 27–29.

Downtown OKC will be filled with great music, food and fun for all ages. OKC Fest’s main stage will fea-ture nationally renowned acts for just $35 per day in advance ($40 day of show) and $60 for two-day passes. You can buy your tickets online at www.okcfest.com VIP tickets are also available by contacting Wendy house at whouse@hall-capital.com

In addition to the ticketed main stage, OKC Festincludes multiple stages in the Myriad Gardensfeaturing local artists including Wanda Jackson,graham colton, John Moreland and more. TheMyriad Gardens stages are free to the public.

Okc fEST

For more than two decades, Allied Arts has partnered with papa’s greek foods for the Arts Council of Oklahoma City’s Festival of the Arts. From April 22-27, Allied Arts staff, board members and volunteers served delicious gyros, Greek salads and baklava to hungry Festival goers.

THANk you To everyoNewHo voLuNTeereD AND

viSiTeD our BooTH!

gOing gREEk fOR ThE ARTS

frigid five run

voLunteer For oKC FeStindividuals working a three-hour shift at theevent will receive two general admission tickets andan okC Fest t-shirt. you can sign up to volunteerat www.okcfest.com/involved.php or bycontacting paula Love at volunteer@okcfest.com

Delegates from oklahoma traveled to Nashville, TN, for the Americans for the ArtsAnnual Convention. (from left)

ken Busby - Arts & HumanitiesCouncil of Tulsa; Julia kirt - Oklahomans for the Arts; Deborah McAuliffe Senner -Allied Arts; ken Fergeson - Past Americans for the Arts Board Chair; robbie kienzle - Oklahoma CIty Office of Arts and Cultural Affairs; kristenvails - Plaza District Association;and Linsdey Pever - Arts Council of Oklahoma City.

For the third year, the Edmond Running club designated Allied Arts as one of the beneficiaries ofthe Frigid Five Run. Held on March 22 at Mitch Park, the run raised more than $4,000 for Allied Arts. Special thanks to Allied Arts board member cindy hunter for organizing.

LEARning TOgEThER

On Friday, october 24, Allied Arts will present its biennial fundraisinggala, opuS viii: party ZAZA One Night Only – transforming the Oklahoma City Golf & Country Club into the iconic Dallas hotel.

Co-chairs Brad and Robin krieger and Brad and valerie naifeh promise to put on a fundraising gala unlike any Oklahoma City has ever seen. It will continue the OPUS tradition of elegance and refinement with ZaZa elements of sophisticated sensuality, vibrancy and unexpected entertainment.

With no seated dinner, guests will have four hours to interact with friends, peruse and bid on once-in-a-lifetime auction items, and dance to live spinning by renowned dJ Mr. Best – coming to Oklahoma City straight from Los Angeles.

Sponsorship benefits are outlined below. Sponsors at the $2,000 and higher level receive VIP access during the event. VIP benefits include club seating with an exclusive opportunity to select premium liquor and food. VIPAccess upgrade is available for all sponsor levels. Individual tickets can also be purchased for $250 prior to the event.

For sponsorship information, please contact Jennifer Bryan at (405) 278-8944 or jennifer.bryan@alliedartsokc.com

ROck STAR$15,00016 OPUS tickets16 VIP access16 Raffle ticketsFeatured on invitationFeatured in programListed in press releaseProminent signageParty gift

REd ShOES$10,00012 OPUS tickets12 VIP access12 Raffle ticketsFeatured on invitationFeatured in programListed in press releaseProminent signageParty gift

RAvEn$5,00010 OPUS tickets10 VIP access10 Raffle ticketsIncluded on invitationListed in programSignage at event

Leonardo$3,0008 OPUS tickets2 VIP access2 Raffle ticketsListed in program

ThE LAST cZAR$25,00020 OPUS tickets20 VIP access20 Raffle ticketsFeatured on invitationFeatured in programListed in press releaseMost prominent signageParty gift

dangerous Beauty$2,0006 OPUS tickets2 VIP access2 Raffle ticketsListed in program

crouching Tiger$7502 OPUS ticketsListed in programVIP access upgrade available(add $125 for each VIP ticket)

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iN THiS iSSue:

• Campaign Celebration and Community Thank you Concert

• power2give.org raises over $133,000

• your investment at work

• ArTini and Golf Tourney Successful yet Again

• oPuS viii is Coming – for one night only

1015 N. Broadway, Ste. 200Oklahoma City, OK 73102office: 405.278.8944web: www.AlliedArtsOKC.comfollow: @AlliedArtsOKC

ThAnk yOU fOR hELpingALLiEd ARTS RAiSE OvER$3.5 MiLLiOn in 2014!

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