With the new year quickly approaching, Allied Arts is gearing up for the 2019 campaign for the arts. The annual fundraising effort is the signature program of Allied Arts – raising vital funds and awareness for central Oklahoma’s cultural community. The campaign receives support from more than 5,000 corporate partners, foundation supporters and individual donors. Campaign funds are directed to leading cultural nonprofits to support their efforts in making arts programming accessible to more people, offering quality exhibits and performances to enhance quality of life, and providing more than 700,000 arts experiences for youth statewide.

Allied Arts is thrilled to announce that John Higginbotham, Oklahoma City Market CEO of Bank of Oklahoma, and Doug Stussi, Chief Financial Officer of Love’s Travel Stops, will lead the 2019 initiative with a goal of raising $3.3 million. Both John and Doug have been engaged with Allied Arts for many years, as well as with the Oklahoma City Philharmonic, an Allied Arts member agency, United Way of Central Oklahoma and Leadership Oklahoma City.

In addition to generating important resources for central Oklahoma’s cultural community, the Allied Arts annual campaign recognizes an individual or couple for extraordinary contributions to the arts and the community at large. In 2019, The Honorable Frank and Mrs. Keating will be recognized as Honorary Chairs of the campaign. Cathy is a fourth-generation Oklahoman who has devoted the majority of her life to community service – most recently

spearheading the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum’s Annie Oakley Society, while Frank is a former governor who led the state’s healing after the Oklahoma City bombing. A fundraising event in their honor will be held for donors who personally contribute $1,500 or more to the 2019 campaign. For more information, please contact jennifer.bryan@alliedartsokc.com.

A campaign donation at all giving levels ensures that art can help meet the diverse needs in our community. For example, a gift of $5 underwrites supplies for one person to take part in a healing arts session, where he/she can temporarily escape his/her illness; $10 provides admission for two at-risk students to attend a matinee performance of a theatrical production relevant to their school curriculum; and $25 offsets the cost of tights for a professional dancer.

In addition to corporate giving, local businesses can partner with Allied Arts by hosting an employee giving campaign in 2019. Allied Arts will tailor an experience to fit your company’s schedule and culture with interactive arts activities that build employee engagement and inspire support for the arts. With more than 100 workplace partners, your business will be in good company! To register, please email shannon.lockwood@alliedartsokc.com.

If you would like to donate before the end of the year, you may use the envelope included in this newsletter. You can also make a secure donation online at alliedartsokc.com, or call the Allied Arts office at 278-8944. Thank you for your support.

2019 Campaign for the Arts

art mattersWith art can change a life.youAllied Arts Quarterly Newsletter Volume 12, Issue 2, Winter 2018

Thank you for believing that Art Can make a difference!

Doug Stussi and John Higginbotham 2019 Campaign Co-Chairs

Frank Keating and Cathy Keating 2019 Honorary Chairs

Art-Filled Holiday SeasonThis year, start a new family tradition by making the arts part of your holiday celebration. Below are some ideas to make this holiday season an art-filled one.

Arts Council Oklahoma City Ring in the start of 2019 in downtown OKC at Arts Council Oklahoma City’s Opening Night. The New Year’s Eve celebration features a variety of food trucks, live entertainment, family-friendly activities and a spectacular fireworks finale. Tickets are required.

Canterbury Voices On December 2, Canterbury Voices presents Canterbury Christmas, a cheerful concert full of classic standards and new music celebrating the season and featuring the Oklahoma City University Faculty Brass Quintet, students from Canterbury Youth Voices and a Christmas carol sing-along. Tickets are required.

Firehouse Art Center and Oklahoma Contemporary If there’s an art lover on your holiday list, look no further than the Firehouse Art Center Holiday Gift Gallery or Oklahoma Contemporary’s Ceramics Sale. Open until December 22, Firehouse’s Norman gallery features the work of local and regional artists. The Oklahoma Contemporary sale features an array of ceramic work by instructors and students, as well as a juried exhibition available until December 23.

Lyric Theatre Join Lyric Theatre for a retelling of Charles Dickens’ classic, A Christmas Carol. Featuring stunning sets and sparkling costumes, the production will take you on the magical journey of Ebenezer Scrooge. Presented by Devon Energy, the production runs on select nights until Christmas Eve at Lyric’s Plaza Theatre. Tickets are required.

National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum On December 14, the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum is home to a yuletide celebration highlighting traditional Western songs and dances. Presented by Express Employment Professionals, national singer and songwriter Michael Martin Murphey headlines the family-friendly event. Tickets are required.

Oklahoma Children’s Theatre Based on the best-selling children’s books, Oklahoma Children’s Theatre presents the hilarious Junie B in Jingle Bells Batman Smells. Recommended for all ages, the show runs until December 16 at the Children’s Center for the Arts theatre on the OCU campus. Tickets are required.

OK City Chorus The award-winning members of OK City Chorus present The Christmas Show, a barbershop concert of holiday songs on December 11 at St. Luke’s Methodist Church in downtown OKC. Tickets are required.

Oklahoma City Ballet Running from December 14-23, Oklahoma City Ballet’s production of The Nutcracker features gorgeous costumes and set design presented by Devon Energy. On December 22, a Nutcracker Tea is offered between the matinee and evening performances where attendees can meet characters from the ballet and enjoy sweet treats. Tickets are required for the performances and the Nutcracker Tea.

Oklahoma City Museum of Art Oklahoma City Museum of Art’s Third Thursday feature hands-on art activities, live music, and food and beverages. Event-goers attending the December 20th Victorian Yuletide can create their own wreath and enjoy seasonal cocktails and dinner. Admission is free for museum members; $12 for non-members.

Canterbury Voices Celebrates the Season OKC Ballet’s The Nutcracker

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.

Next year, Catalyst will host STAR-tini on 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 membership starts at $300 for individuals and $500 for couples. To learn more, please contact laura.cunningham@alliedartsokc.com.

Catalyst Corner

Catalyst members have fun making ornaments

Artist Tracey Bewley teaches a Catalyst member how to make a fused glass ornament

Art-Filled Holiday Season

Oklahoma City Philharmonic From November 29 to December 1, Oklahoma City Philharmonic presents The Christmas Show, featuring Broadway star Nikki Renee Daniels along with The Philharmonic Pops Chorale, the Mistletoes, the OKC Philharmonic and everyone’s favorite elf, Santa Claus. Tickets are required.

Rodeo Opry For a Western twist on holiday classics, be sure to check out the Rodeo Opry’s Christmas Show on December 15. A matinee and evening performance are being offered. Tickets are required.

Red Earth Through January 4, stop by Red Earth while you’re in downtown OKC to experience Treefest. The event features 25 Christmas trees decorated with handmade ornaments

and art objects created by Oklahoma Native Tribes. Open Monday-Friday, Red Earth is hosting a special open house on Saturday, December 1. Admission is free.

Science Museum Oklahoma Keep your kids entertained and educated during winter school break. Science Museum Oklahoma offers half-day and full-day sessions of learning and fun. Enrollment is required.

Sooner Theatre Based on the movie classic, Sooner Theatre in Norman presents A Christmas Story, The Musical until December 16th. Memorable scenes from the film are included, like Ralphie’s friend getting his tongue stuck to the flagpole; and his father winning the leg lamp award. Tickets are required.

OKC Phil’s Christmas Show

Lyric Theatre’s A Christmas Carol

$5,000Mr. & Mrs. R.W. Lee FundR.L. Sias

$1,000+Mr. & Mrs. G.T. BlankenshipCharles & Cassandra Bowen Charitable FoundationTony & Marian MoonMr. & Mrs. Matt PollockRenate & Chuck Wiggin

$500+Steven C. Agee, Ph.D.Tom & Debra CarlsonCarl & Susan EdwardsMr. & Mrs. Carlos EvansBonnie B. HefnerBob & Vicki HowardPam & Jim KlepperMs. Ursula LewisSteve MasonG. David Neff & Suzanne Peck

$250+Dr. & Mrs. John R. BozalisPhil & Cathy BuseyMrs. Henry Coffren Jr.Molly & Jim CrawleyJerry & Connie Davis Mr. Michael E. DeebaMr. & Mrs. John Paul DickPatricia EdwardsMr. & Mrs. Rodney EnglandEd & Stefanie GrayMatthew & Dana HarperThe Kerr Foundation, Inc.Karen Ross & Dave Wilson

Arthur & Betty ThompsonMr. & Mrs. Scott UsherYoch Family Trust

$100+Van & Pat BarberTim BerneyRobert & Sharon BishJoe & Sally BlakeMarilyn & Bill BoettgerMichael J. CarrierDr. & Mrs. James E. CheathamMr. & Mrs. Richard H. ClementsJohn & Mary Ann CoatesMr. & Mrs. E.G. Colton Jr.Dr. Michael & Carolyn CrawfordKatie & Jim DavisGrant & Summer DeFehrHelen DuckettDavid & Sherri DuricaElizabeth K. Eickman Mrs. Barbara FretwellJudge & Mrs. Stephen P. FriotMr. & Mrs. J. GannawayJoan GilmoreJames C. Hammack, DDSDavid & Aimee HarlowThe Hon. Jerome A. HolmesKent & Hiromi HoodLois & Roger HornbrookMark Houser & Joan AllmarasDean & Jeanne Jackson Dr. & Mrs. Mason JettEdith & Michael LairdB.J. LawCathy & Kurt LeichterJim & Brook MeillerRandy & Cara Nance

Dr. & Mrs. Thomas E. Nix Jr.Homer PaulJan & Bill RobinsonPatty RoloffSherry & Jim RowanMeg SalyerJames SchmaelzleTim ScottDeborah McAuliffe Senner & Scott SennerMary & John SewardMarjorie & Ralph ShadidKatherine & John SpaidMrs. Evelyn M. TidholmLonny & Sherry TowellJames & Jennifer WeinlandLeah & Larry WestmorelandDavid Williams Dr. Diane J .WillisDr. Harold Yocum

Under $100Ms. Megan ClementMike DennehyMs. Joey FrisilloJudy & John HavensJohnson & Millie HightowerDr. Richard HollanderLaura Ketchum & Ryan RobinsonHilda LewisMr. John & Jeri MesaTom & Yonni MobleyDr. & Mrs. Michael F. RobinsonChris & Myrna Speligene

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.

Allied Arts Meets Endowment Match Challenge

Thank you to the following donors who helped Allied Arts exceed the match challenge!

Chaired by Sherri & Bill Lance and Lynne & Bill Schonacher, OPUS X: Club Cabaret was a smashing success. The fundraising gala generated a historic $605,310 through event sponsorship, ticket sales, and raffle and auction proceeds. Aligning with the cabaret theme, the event put a bright spotlight on local artistic talent, including performances from Sheridan McMichael, students from Sooner Theatre, Life Change Ballroom and the cast of Oklahoma City University’s production of “Side Show”. Oklahoma native and Tony Award-winning artist Kristin Chenoweth stole the show and announced that she is coming back home for a special concert to benefit Allied Arts. Concert details can be found on the reverse side of this write-up.

Life Change Ballroom Performing Mark & Beverly Funke, Nancy Cook, and Valerie Naifeh

Kristin Chenoweth Performing

Co-chairs Bill and Lynne Schonacher, Sherri and Bill Lance

Matt and Kelly McConnell

Guests enjoying the SNL booth throughout the event

Thank you to OPUS sponsors, volunteers, guests and performers for coming to the cabaret, old chums!

OPUS X: CLUB CABARETSPONSORS

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WITH THE OKC PHILHARMONIC

A lifelong Oklahoma native, Carl Shortt has always felt a tie to photography.

“I was influenced by my dad,” Carl said. “As a kid we used to do long driving vacations – he brought a camera and gave us rolls of film and we took pictures as we traveled. I was always intrigued by what I saw and what the camera captured.”

So when Carl retired from the banking world, he knew that he needed to find something fulfilling to do afterward, and the camera felt like a perfect fit. Taking multiple workshops to perfect his craft, Carl now travels the state taking vibrant pictures of Oklahoma people, cityscapes, and landscapes.

Inspired by notable photographers out of San Francisco and New York, Carl employs a style consisting of many details and vivid colors, and enjoys capturing moments in Oklahoma time that he feels people might miss (including taking over 10,000 photos of the Myriad Gardens).

“I’m not interested in pure photojournalism,” Carl said. “I want to make something that is beautiful and my own.”

To this day, Carl says that the one of the most satisfying parts of his career transition is having a stranger buy a photo that he took.

Carl holds his community involvement to a high standard, and is highly involved in a myriad of community organizations in Oklahoma City – including several Allied Arts partner agencies like Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition, Science Museum Oklahoma, and Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma.

For the 2019 campaign, Carl has been selected as the Allied Arts featured artist. Donors who contribute through an employee giving campaign have the opportunity to select one of two Shortt photographs printed on metal.

“I took the Lake Hefner picture one spring evening after tornados had devastated Moore,” said Carl. “I was depressed for the people of Moore, and took my camera to the lake to get away from the media for a while. The dust from the Oklahoma winds made the sunset even more colorful that night, and I was in the right place at the right time to take a beautiful photo.”

“As for the bus station photo, I knew the bus station building was coming down, so I spent a rainy day photographing that building,” said Carl. “I loved the gritty time worn elements

of that sign - it shows lots of time and the interesting things that happened there. It had a lot of life. It reminded me of the people who traveled to Oklahoma by the bus, and invokes a lot of memories in people and their travels.”

Carl is a partner in the In Your Eye Gallery in the Paseo Arts District, and he will have extra work shown there during the month of December.

Please help us welcome Janelle Archer as the new Allied Arts Marketing & Public Relations Manager. With a background in digital marketing, project management and content creation, Janelle will lead Allied Arts media and communications initiatives.

A graduate of the University of Central Oklahoma, Janelle is involved in the Junior League of Oklahoma City, the Plaza and Uptown 23rd Districts, Ad2OKC, deadCenter Film, and is a former Allied Arts Catalyst board member and Susan G. Komen Big Wig of OKC. Currently, Janelle is also the Chair of the Oklahoma American Advertising Awards (the ADDYs). She is a NextGen Under 30 winner, a graduate of Leadership Oklahoma City LOYAL Class XIII and two-time American Marketing Association Marketini Award of Excellence winner. In her spare time, Janelle loves to write, read, listen to podcasts, and eat lots of brunch.

Artist Spotlight

Welcome New Staff Member

(Top) Carl Shortt; (Center) Shortt Lighthouse; (Bottom) Shortt Bus Station Sign

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please email laura.cunningham@alliedartsokc.com .

Next time you shop on Amazon, visit smile.amazon.com and choose Allied Arts as your charitable organization. Amazon will

then donate 0.5% of the price of eligible purchases to Allied Arts.

Looking for a unique gift for friends, family and co-workers on your list? Consider making a $50 donation in someone’s name. In turn, they’ll receive an OKCityCard, Allied Arts’ entertainment discount card with hundreds of discounts on arts activities, restaurants, shopping and sports. Below are a few ways card holders can save money around town in support of the arts: Holiday shopping along Western Avenue can bring on the hunger! Use the OKCityCard at Flip’s Wine Bar & Trattoria to receive one free order of Italian Nachos with the purchase of two lunch or dinner entrees.

Get your car winter weather-ready at Pat’s Tire & Auto Repair. Show your OKCityCard to deduct $10 off the price of any regular-priced service.

One of the finest performing art facilities in Oklahoma, Armstrong Auditorium offers 50% off up to four tickets per card per visit in select seating areas. The Russian Ballet returns to the venue for the fifth time in January 2019 with a production of Swan Lake.

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