Allied Arts Quarterly NewsletterVolume 7, Issue 1 Fall 2013ART

MATTERSEnriching Our CommunitiesThrough Advancement of the Arts

Announcing nEw BoARD MEMBERS

Kent ShortridgeOklahoma Natural Gas

Brenda Jones BarwickJones PR

Don Betz*University of Central Oklahoma

Deborah BottCommunity Volunteer

John deSteiguer*Oklahoma Christian University

Sue Ann HammCommunity Volunteer

2014 additions to the allied arts board

Russ HarrisonHarrison Gypsum

Robert Henry*Oklahoma CityUniversity

*Denotes ex officio (Not pictured: Kristian Kos, New Source Energy)

Gregory Main*St. Gregory’sUniversity

Steve MasonCardinal Engineering

Marc MaunBank of Oklahoma

Steve PrescottOklahoma Medical Research Foundation

Roshan PujariVikasa Capital

Paul Sechrist*Oklahoma City Community College

David WoodsGiant Partners

Teresa RoseChesapeake Energy Corporation

On July 1, Allied Arts ushered in new board leadership and a new class of board members. After 12 years of volunteer and board experience,Lonny Towell will serve as the 24th board chairman of Allied Arts,succeeding James Pickel who will

sit on the board as past chairman. Throughout his service, Towell has served on various committees, including campaign cabinet, allocations, and agency monitoring andrelations, and most recently spearheaded

the effort to add new agencies to the Allied Arts umbrella.

During this fiscal year, Allied Arts welcomes 17 new board members – five of which are ex officio. In total, Allied Arts has 104 members on the board, including honorary and ex officio, who are all committed and dedicated to advancing the arts in central Oklahoma. On September 26, new boardmembers participated in orientation which included a bus tour of Allied Arts member agencies at theirfacilities to see their mission inaction and to hear directly from their executive directors. Members toured the Metropolitan School of Dance studio, Carpenter Square Theatre’s performance space, Oklahoma City Museum of Art and Lyric’s Plaza Theatre.

Lonny Towell, Allied Arts’2013-15board chair

Congratulations to the following Allied Arts member agencies celebrating major milestones this year:

Oklahoma City Philharmonic – 25 yearsOklahoma Visual Arts Coalition – 25 yearsCarpenter Square Theatre – 30 years

Please help them celebrate these milestones by attending a show or exhibit opening.

agency news

YOur INVeSTMeNT AT WOrk

Thank you to the 2013 allocations committee: Barry Gray, chairTricia Everest, vice chair

Committee:Paul DudmanCindy HunterAlesha LeemasterDebbie Nauser

Darlene ParmanCarl ShorttLonny TowellPaige Williams

As part of the allocations grant program, Allied Arts board members, volunteers and supporters reviewed member agency financial documents and applications to distribute funding from the 2013 campaign. The process, which also includes two days of agency presentations on program outcomes and community impact, helps ensure transparency and accountability to you, the Allied Arts donor.

After the review, the Allied Arts board of directors approved the distribution of $2.55 million in support of the local cultural community.

2013 SOurCeS OFCAMPAIgN FuNDS

$200,227$1,347,932

$1,713,082

Individual (4,778 donors)

Organization (247 donors)

Foundation (18 donors)

*total does not include prior year carry over or event revenue

heLP uS WeLCOMe TWO NeW STAFF MeMberS TO ALLIeD ArTS TeAMAn experienced public speaker and former educator, clayton P. Moore joins Allied Arts as the business development & employeegiving manager.

Kristen Bromley, a recent graduateof the university of Arkansas, is thecommunications & employee giving assistant.

Canterbury Choral Society – 45 yearsCimarron Opera’s Festival of the Spirituals – 45 years (2014)

2013 CAMPAIgN reVeNue & grANT MAkINg

$2,000,000

$2,500,000

$3,000,000

$3,500,000 Dollars Raised

Campaign Goal

Dollars Allocated

20132009 2010 2011 2012

$3,251,610

$3,367,242

$2,360,500

$2,550,000

educating youth through the arts

Special thanks to Educational Outreach supporters for their support:

Bank of AmericaCox Connects FoundationDobson Family FoundationHobby LobbyJPMorgan Chase FoundationTarget

To ensure all children have the opportunity to experience the arts, Allied Arts created the educational Outreach Program in 2005. The grant program helps expand the scope and reach of arts programming for k-12 students with a focus on underserved youth in central Oklahoma.

For the first time, Allied Arts has opened the educational outreach grant program to all

qualified arts nonprofits in central Oklahoma. As a result, wereceived a historic number of proposals for consideration in the first grant cycle of the 2014 fiscal year. In total, Allied Arts received 24 proposals – seven from non-member

agencies. Applicants have the opportunity to receive cash grants and gift cards for the procurement of arts supplies and materials.

In September, a committee of board members reviewed each proposal to ensure that requests met the requirement of providing hands-on arts experiences to Oklahoma children. As a result, Allied Arts awarded $74,700 in grants in the first funding cycle of the 2014 fiscal year.

Projects include a partnership between [Artspace] at untitled and Big Brothers Big Sisters for “littles” totour the untitled gallery, participate in an art workshop and take home an art kit; an afterschool arts program for Millwood Arts Academy students at the national cowboy & western Heritage Museum; and scholarship programs for oklahoma Youth orchestras and The Sooner Theatre.

Did you know that the total fine arts budget in the 55 Oklahoma City public elementary schools totals $75,000?

That’s less than $2 per student.

The deadline for the second cycle of funding this fiscal year is January 24, 2014.All grant applications can be found online at www.AlliedArtsOKC.com/grants.

(right) Lyric Theatre’sstatewide touring program, Musical Interactive, performs at the Children’s Center.

Allied Arts also granted $42,604 to 18 arts nonprofit organizations through the Capacity building grant program. Funding from this year’s grants will help provide strategic planning sessions and financial audits to ensure long-term sustainability of the organizations; underwrite professional development opportunities for staff and board members; and fund technological advancements to improve website, database and software capabilities.

capacity building grantsThank you to the 2014 education grants committee:

Pattye Moore, chair

Committee:Tricia EverestLou C. KerrSteve Mason

Paul SechristKent ShortridgeAlison Taylor

In 2013, Educational Outreach funds underwrotescholarships for Cimarron Opera’s summer camp (right) and provided support to bring Ballet Reachto Santa Fe South High School (below).

Allied Arts president/CEO, Deborah McAuliffe Senner joins board members Alison Taylor and Debbie Nauser to present the 2013 Zach D. Taylor Volunteer Award to Jean Hartsuck.

At the June 2013 board meeting, Jean Hartsuck was presentedwith the fifth annual Zach D. Taylor Volunteer Award for her outstanding service to Allied Arts. She has regularly servedas a campaign volunteer and played an integral role in theaddition of new member agencies to Allied Arts. below is a Q&A with this year’s Allied Arts volunteer of the year.

How long have you been volunteering with Allied Arts?I joined the board of Allied Arts about eight years ago. Before that time, I had helped solicit gifts during the campaign.

How did you get involved with Allied Arts? What was your first volunteer post?When the allocation formula was being revised, I was asked to join the task force charged with exploring new, fairer ways to apportion monies among the member agencies. As a follow-up to that, I chaired the allocation committee.

What keeps you engaged with Allied Arts?The arts are a passion of our family. We attend concerts, plays and operas and visit museums whenever possible. Allied Arts is working to engage many in our community so that, hopefully,they can have pleasurable experiences just as we do.

What is your favorite Allied Arts memory?My husband and I enjoy the Circle Club functions. We always meet interesting people. Also, I will never forget the year the campaign celebration was held at the Oklahoma City Golf & Country Club. There was a long ‘alligator’ whose body parts showed the campaign total of just over $2,000,000. Crossing that number was very important to everyone there. Of course, now the campaign total has grown to over $3,000,000.

What would you tell someone who is thinking aboutvolunteering with Allied Arts?Allied Arts serves the entire community. If you believe in the benefits that a robust arts community brings to our city, there is no more vital place to put your efforts.

How do you spend your time when you’re not volunteering with Allied Arts?I also work with the Oklahoma City Orchestra League and serve as treasurer of our church. My husband and I are both retired so we are able to travel a lot. We are ‘italianophiles’ and have season tickets at the Metropolitan Opera in New York. We have nine grandchildren, but only two of them live inOklahoma. Consequently, we go to Dallas and Austin frequently.

What’s your favorite way to experience the local arts scene?This question is impossible. We enjoy so much: music, theater and museums. I would not want to name one because that would mean I had omitted at least 15 other organizations.

What does it mean to you to have been recognized with the Zach D. Taylor Volunteer Award?Zach was one of the first Allied Arts board members I met. In my opinion, he was a consummate volunteer. Both his passion for Allied Arts and his intellect were at a level I cannot hope to achieve. I was shocked to be recognized with the award dedicated to him.

On July 19, Allied Arts hosted Robert Lynch, president of the Washington, D.C. - based Americansfor the Arts, for breakfast with local arts leaders.

AMerICANS FOr The ArTS VISIT

(from left) Ken Fergeson, Americans for the Arts immediate past board chair; Amber Sharples, Oklahoma Arts Council; Deborah McAuliffe Senner, Allied Arts; Robert Lynch, Americans for the Arts; and Lonny Towell, Allied Arts board chair.

Allied Arts Volunteer of the YeAr

Mayor, Council proclaim October as National Arts & Humanities Month

Robbie Kienzle, James Loftis, Deborah McAuliffe Senner, Mayor Mick Cornett, Amber Sharples, Julia Kirt and Ann Thompson joined the Oklahoma City Council on Tuesday, October 15, 2013.

earlier this year, Allied Arts was awarded a $5,000 matching grant from the kirkpatrick Family Fund to help build ourcharitable endowment fund at the Oklahoma City Community Foundation. The grant was contingent on Allied Arts raising $15,000 by February 2014. With incredible support from our constituency, Allied Arts surpassed our goal, raising $34,262 in only five months.

thank you to the following donors who responded to allied arts’ endowment match challenge.and thank you to the Kirkpatrick Family Fund for issuing the challenge.

leaving a legacy for the arts

$500-$999 Legacy DonorAnn S. AlspaughCara & robert barnesCardinal engineeringbarby CrabtreeMr. & Mrs. Paul W. DudmanCarl & Susan edwardsTricia L. everestDavid & Aimee harlowL.M. Johnston, Ph.D.Mr. & Mrs. Max Myersg. David Neff & Suzanne Peck

$2,500 Legacy DonorAnonymousbob & Jan Campbellben & Peggy kates

$1,000 Legacy DonorMr. & Mrs. Charles bowenMr. & Mrs. bob g. bunceJoanna Champlin & Shawnee brittanMr. & Mrs. Charles S. givensJohn & Charlotte richelsPhil & Avis ScaramucciMr. & Mrs. Dick Workman

$5,000 Legacy DonorOklahoma Center for Nonprofits (grant from ONe Awards)

Up to $300 Legacy DonorAnonymousAaron Tatum Custom homesJohn & Margaret biggsrobert & Sharon bishMs. elizabeth J. bishopMs. Deborah bottMary brodnax & rudi NollertMr. & Mrs. barney brownMrs. Faith brownMr. & Mrs. Larry e. bruceJay & genevieve burnsCarol renner Careyroy & Pat ChandlerMs. Louise Cleary

($300 legacy donors continued)Ms. Megan ClementMr. & Mrs. e.g. Colton Jr.rev. Torrey CurtisMs. Martha A. CusterFran & gary DerrickMichael & elizabeth DionisioMrs. Jim Duckettedna M. DunnMr. rickee D. eddlemanrandi V. ellefsonDr. & Mrs. robert S. ellisDr. & Mrs. J. Patrick evansMr. & Mrs. C. randolph everestDr. Michael P. FauksMs. Lois Marie FeesShirley FineMs. Lynn FontaineMrs. Mary FraleyMrs. barbara FretwellMs. Joey Frisillobarbara & gerald gallivanMr. & Mrs. J. keith gannawayJoan gilmore & Al McLaughlinkay goebel, Ph.D.Mike & gail gradyedward & brenda grangerMr. Jason gresham & Ms. Meredith DowningMr. & Mrs. barry groveMs. Melissa haddockMr. & Mrs. William J. hakelMr. & Mrs. Nathaniel hardingDr. & Mrs. James hartsuckMr. & Mrs. David haskettrobert & Jan henryMr. & Mrs. Tom hoch Sr.Ms. gayle hodgesMs. Nadine hollowayThe hon. Jerome A. holmesMs. Jeanne Jacksonbev & Paul kanalyLou C. kerr/The kerr Foundation, Inc.Wilma J. klaassenMs. Martha r. kulmaczedith & Michael LairdMs. betty Jo Lawhilda Lewis

($300 legacy donors continued)Judy & Tom LoveDr. & Mrs. Thomas N. Lynn Jr.Mr. & Mrs. J.W. MashburnCindy & Johnny McCharenMr. Carl Steve MooreMrs. Judy Mullenkay & Clark MusserJosh & Susan O’brienDavid & Camilla Ostrowebarbara PirrongMr. & Mrs. Jerry W. PlantDr. Paul e. Plowman & Ms. beverly k. ScribnerStan & Julie rankinMs. elsie rayJayne & bill robertsMs. Patty roloffJim & Sherry rowanSally SaundersDeborah McAuliffe Senner & Scott SennerMary & John SewardMr. & Mrs. Carl Shortt Jr.Ms. eileen SmithNancy J. SnellC. renzi & Lee Anne StoneMr. & Mrs. Terry r. Stonehardy & Marilyn SummersMac & Carol Troyray & Suzanne VaughnMr. & Mrs. William k. VeazeyJames & Jennifer WeinlandJohn M. & kathy WilliamsDr. Diane J. WillisJudith A. WilloughbyMr. & Mrs. Don T. Zachritz

Donors listed as of September 30, 2013

community thanK you concert

On June 30, Allied Arts held a Community Thank You Concert in partnership with the Arts Council of Oklahoma City’s Twilight Concert Series presented by Devon.

At the concert, Allied Arts announced its new member agencies: deadCeNTer Film Festival, Firehouse Art Center, National Cowboy & Western heritage Museum, Opry heritage Foundationof Oklahoma, red earth, Inc., and The Sooner Theatre.

A number of member agencymascots were in attendance including the Oklahoma City Ballet’s Penelope The Hippo. She is pictured here warming up backstage with Miki Kawamura, principal dancer and faculty at the Dance Center of OKC Ballet.

Workplace WinnersCongratulations to the following winners of the 2013 Step up for the Arts drawings. Individuals who donated $135 or more through their company’s employee giving campaign received an insulated cooler tote and were entered into drawings for a $100 7-eleven gas card, one-night stay at the Skirvin hilton hotel with breakfast for two at Park Avenue grill, and six Oklahoma City Thunder tickets in the Terrace Suites.

If you are interested in learning more about employee giving campaigns in support of Allied Arts, please contact clayton.moore@alliedartsokc.com.

$100 7-Eleven Gift Card WinnersMrs. Harriet Ervin, Devon energy Corporation Mr. Fritz Featherly, FISDr. Richard T. Hatch, Oklahoma Allergy & Asthma ClinicMr. Ryin Jones, university of OklahomaMrs. Melinda Kerby, American FidelityMs. Annie Lillard, gabbard & CoMs. Michele McIntosh, Devon energy CorporationMrs. Tammy L. Overholt, American FidelityMr. & Mrs. James E. Smith, Devon energy Corporation Mr. & Mrs. Tony Vaughn, Devon energy Corporation

Skirvin Hilton Hotel Downtown Getaway Mr. & Mrs. Steve Potts, rees Associates

Oklahoma City Thunder Terrace Suites Mr. Mark Patton, Devon energy Corporation

THANK YOU TO OUR 2013 PARTNERS:

Ambassadors’ Concert Choir sings

at the event.

Students from Metropolitan School of Dance perform a tap number.

More than 1,500 concert-goers enjoyed performances from Allied Arts member agencies and interacted with the arts at member agency tables around the Myriad Gardens Grand Lawn.

Events committee co-chair Sherry Beasley and Lee Beasley act as greeters at the event.

Special thanks to Mims and Tiffany Talton for hosting the event.

Bill and Niki Puffinbarger

join Jenny and David

Kallenberger.

caTalysT corner

Members and guests learn

about Catalyst at the fall

networking event.

In July, Allied Arts’ young professionals network, Catalyst,welcomed new board leadership as the group continues to expand its impact on the arts. Major goals for this fiscal year include membership retention and growth, the creation of by-laws and the implementation of a mentorship program.

2014 CATALYST BOARDTravis Mason, chairAmanda Kirkpatrick-Lawler, chair-electJeff Thompson, past chairHeath Hornbeek, vice chair, ArTiniJulie Hornbeek, vice chair, ArTiniTyler Smith, vice chair, communicationsJeanette Stanton, vice chair, eventsWhitney Rainbolt, vice chair, membershipClaire Turmelle, vice chair-electAble Blakley, member-at-largeStephanie Gannaway, member-at-largeJoseph McIntyre, member-at-largeLindsay McIntyre, member-at-large

Currently, Catalyst counts 154 emerging leaders as members. With new events being scheduled, including educational roundtables and behind-the-scenes arts experiences, 2014 promises to be an exciting time to join or renew membership in Catalyst.

Laying the groundwork for a mentorship program,Catalyst members connected with Allied Arts board members at the home of Lisa and Tom Price onSeptember 24. At the intimate event, Catalystinteracted one-on-one with Allied Arts board members, learning how they became engaged with the arts and initiating relationships with them.

save The DaTeCatalyst will host the 11th annual ArTini event on April 4, 2014 with funds benefiting Allied Arts and our local cultural community. For event information, contact alden.raulston@alliedartsokc.com.

To learn more about Catalyst, please visit alliedartsokc.com/catalyst.

On October 6, Allied Arts Circle Club members gathered for the annual Fall bring-A-Friend brunch at the home of Tiffany and Mims Talton. More than 140 guests shared their stories of the arts, enjoyed the quintessential fall weather and listened to the live performances of local pianist christian Pearson and cellist Eric Holmberg. Circle Club members donate $1,000 or more to the Allied Arts annual campaign. benefits include quarterly events, such as the annual fall brunch, networking with corporate and community leaders, and opportunities to interact with the arts on an intimate level. The next Circle Club event is the holiday party on Tuesday, november 19. For more information on Circle Club, please email jennifer.bryan@alliedartsokc.com.

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• Kirkpatrick Family Fund Endowment Match

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Allied Arts is bringing an exciting new way of connecting you to the arts. be sure to watch for an announcement in future newsletters, on the Allied Arts website and on our social media platforms.

There is no better time to explore the horticultural arts at downtown’s Myriad Gardens. With your OkCityCard, you will receive a 2-for-1 discount on Family Membershipto the gardens.

Cooler temperatures mean the addition of chili, stew and soup to our culinary repertoire. Visit the Savory Spice Shop to get 10% off herbs and spices for the best of fall’s dishes.

The Oklahoma City Thunder season is right around the corner. be sure to sign up early for the Thunder Kids Club. receive 20% off membership with your card. Memberships go on sale at the start of the season; limited inventory available.

With football, baseball and basketball in season, it’s a great time to catch a game at Republic Gastropub. enjoy 15% off your ticket (excluding tax, gratuities and alcohol - limit one guest per card).

As the weather gets colder, use your card for some indoor learning activities. receive buy one, get one admission to the following Oklahoma museums: American Banjo Museum, Gaylord-Pickens OklahomaHeritage Museum, Jasmine Moran Children’sMuseum, Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art, Museum of Osteology, National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, OKCMOA, Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum, Sam Noble Museum of Natural History and Science Museum Oklahoma.

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