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Greater than the Sum
This year, the annual Oklahoma Arts Conference brings together
the state’s arts and cultural industry in Oklahoma’s second largest
city. Once considered the “Oil Capitol of the World,” Tulsa boasts
a rich history of art-deco architecture and world-class arts and
cultural amenities. With the current construction of the Hardesty
Arts Center and ongoing development of the downtown Brady
Arts District, the arts have a firm place in Tulsa’s future that will
continue to enliven the community while attracting visitors from
around the world.
The momentum of Tulsa’s downtown revitalization makes the city
an ideal host for this year’s conference. With the theme, Greater
than the Sum: Sharing a United Vision for the Arts, the Conference
centers on an important issue that effects everyone involved in
Oklahoma’s arts and cultural industry – advocacy.
The need for advocacy, or the “championing of a cause,” comes
at a critical time, as city and state governments, foundations, and
organizations must prioritize funding decisions. By sharing one
voice and one message that the arts are vital to our economies,
our education, our culture, and our quality of life, we can continue
to sustain and grow the arts and cultural industry, and the
communities that are stronger because of it.
The Oklahoma Arts Council would like to thank our Conference
partners, Oklahomans for the Arts and the City of Tulsa. In
addition, we would like to extend our thanks to the Tulsa Performing
Arts Center Trust, the Arts & Humanities Council of Tulsa, the Brady
Merchants Association, the Tulsa Chamber of Commerce and the
Philbrook Museum of Art.
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Helpful Information
Conference tracks...............................................................3
Conference schedule...........................................................4
Conference speakers.........................................................12
Conference area attractions...............................................17
Registration Desk Hours
Tuesday: 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 8:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Resource Tables
Information about Oklahoma arts organizations and artists is
available on the resource tables located on the 2nd floor.
Bulletin Boards
Conference attendees may post information on the bulletin
boards located on the second floor.
Food and beverage items are available for purchase on the 2nd
floor in the Daily Grill and Topeca.
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Conference Tracks
Arts Managers Track
Sessions in this track will be focused on helping arts organizations
strengthen and ensure their funding base. Arts administrators and
staff will learn to refine their fundraising skills and advocate for
public support of the arts.
Cultural Development Track
Learn how a community of 26,000 residents became a national
model for community revitalization and development using the
arts. Workshops will address issues like Tax Increment Financing,
arts districts, artist incentives, public-private partnerships, and
implementing strategies in your community.
Artist Track
From fundamentals to Facebook, workshops will address a variety
of topics to help strengthen your marketing efforts. Sessions will
be appropriate for visual and performing artists, and many will be
helpful for arts organizations.
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Conference Schedule
Conference Sessions - Hyatt Regency, Tulsa
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
ONEAL DEAL - Nightingale Theatre, 1416 E. 4th Street, Tulsa, OK
Oklahoma’s New and Emerging Arts Leaders will gather for dialogue and
networking the evening before the conference. Come hear how young leaders
have worked hard to transform their creative visions into successful arts programs
in Tulsa. This is a great opportunity to learn more about the ONEAL network and
meet other arts leaders who are making a difference.
Panelists include: Jen Alden (Portico Dans Theatre), Mary Beth Babcock (Dwelling
Spaces), John Cruncleton (Nightingale Theatre), Matt Moffett (Tulsa Girls Art
School), and Vanessa Somerville (Lot 6 Art Bar).
8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. – Promenade A
Mosaic Marathon
Stop by the Mosaic Marathon room at the Hyatt Regency and lend your creative
skills to a public art piece that will be installed in downtown Tulsa after the
conference. The completed mosaic will serve as a reminder for Tulsa citizens and
visitors of the power of sharing a united vision for the arts in Oklahoma.
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Registration (Performance by Rose Stone Trio, Oklahoma Performing Artists Roster)
7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. – Promenade A
Mosaic Marathon
Stop by the Mosaic Marathon room at the Hyatt Regency and lend your creative
skills to a public art piece that will be installed in downtown Tulsa after the
conference. The completed mosaic will serve as a reminder for Tulsa citizens and
visitors of the power of sharing a united vision for the arts in Oklahoma.
Pre-Conference Sessions
9:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
Creative Blockbusters – Promenade C
Romney Nesbitt, Creativity Coach
As author of Secrets from a Creativity Coach, Nesbitt instructs and writes about the
creative process. In this workshop she will teach artists how to problem solve and
overcome limited thinking in order to reach artistic goals in a creative way.
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9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Oklahoma Presenters Network Business Meeting – Executive Room
Members of the Oklahoma Presenters Network will meet to discuss block-booking and
other efforts to present top-quality performing artists for their communities. Members
of OPN invite presenters who are not currently part of the network to come learn how
members benefit through cost-reductions and collaboration. No sign up necessary.
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Review of Visual Artist Marketing Materials – Promenade D
Alyson Stanfield, Art Biz Coach
Artists are invited to sign up for a one-on-one consultation for advice and feedback on
the marketing materials that represent their work. Alyson B. Stanfield of Art Biz Coach
will review materials such as business cards, brochures and websites. Slots are limited
and may be full at the time of workshop.
10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. – Executive Room
Review of Performing Artist Marketing Materials – Executive Room
Oklahoma Presenters Network (OPN)
Performing artists are invited to drop by for an informal chat with members of the
Oklahoma Presenters Network. Bring your marketing materials and get firsthand
feedback from presenters whose jobs include hiring performing artists. Talk with
OPN about contracts, technical riders, and other important aspects of performance
negotiation. Marketing materials from successful groups from all over the country
will be available for your review. No sign-up is necessary.
10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Funding Your Vision: Applying for Artist Grants – Promenade C
Julia Kirt, Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition & Molly O’Connor, Oklahoma Arts Council
Are you seeking new financial support to develop your work and establish yourself
as a professional artist? Learn about grants and resources that artists can access to
advance their work. We will discuss the importance of researching, planning and
presenting a successful proposal or grant application. Hear about innovative and
unconventional practices artists have utilized to garner new funds for their work.
Pre-Conference Tours
9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. – Meet in Hyatt Lobby
Tour of the Hardesty Arts Center and Performance - Tour Leader, Arts &
Humanities Council of Tulsa Executive Director Ken Busby
Space is limited. First-come, first-served. Sign-up will be available at the
registration desk beginning at 8 a.m. - maximum 30
10:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. – Meet in Hyatt Lobby
Tour of the Philbrook Museum of Art’s special exhibition,
Magnificent Vision: Two Centuries of European Masterworks from
the Speed Art Museum - Tour Leader, Tanya Paul, Ph.D., Ruth G. Hardman
Curator of European Art, Philbrook Museum of Art. Space is limited. First-come,
first-served. Sign-up will be available at the registration desk beginning at 8 a.m. maximum 30
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1:00 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. – Tulsa Ballroom
Opening Session
Welcome and Introductions
Suzanne Tate, Oklahoma Arts Council Executive Director
Kym Koch Thompson, Oklahoma Arts Council Chair
Opening Performance by Tulsa Rock Quartet - Michael Nicholson, Violin, Laura
Talbott, Violin, Ronnamarie Jensen, Viola, Kathy Rad, Cello, Special Guest John
Massad, Percussion
Welcome to Tulsa - Tulsa Mayor Dewey Bartlett will welcome everyone to Tulsa
and provide insight into the city’s efforts to establish its reputation as an artsfriendly city. Mayor Bartlett will discuss developments underway in arts-specific
districts and talk about Tulsa’s plans for the future.
2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Concurrent Sessions
How to Turn Your Mailing List into Pure Gold – Promenade D
Alyson Stanfield, Art Biz Coach
Your mailing list is absolutely useless if you don’t use it! Alyson will show you how
to organize and use your mailing list so that it becomes your best asset. She’ll give
you plenty of creative ideas for using e-mail and artist newsletters while reinforcing
that old-fashioned relationship building is still alive and well.
Paducah, Kentucky: Phase I – Promenade C
Tom Barnett, Executive Director, Metropolitan Development, City of Evansville, Indiana
Having used the arts as a platform to achieve nationally-recognized redevelopment
in Paducah, Kentucky, Tom will share insight into the first phase of the process,
including information specific to planning, zoning and artist home-ownership
incentives. Come hear how Paducah became a model for the rest of the nation by
implementing a progressive approach to community redevelopment.
Legislative Panel – Promenade B
Moderated by Kym Koch Thompson, Oklahoma Arts Council Chairperson
Arts organizations work hard to prove their value to elected officials. This panel
discussion involving state legislators will help organizations better understand
what state and community leaders need in order to make informed decisions about
public funding for the arts. Discussion will include the role of the arts in education,
quality of life, and economic development. Attendees will be able to engage in the
discussion during a Q&A period.
Panelists include: State Senator Judy Eason McIntyre, State Representative
Jeannie McDaniel, State Representative Jadine Nollan, and State Representative
Jabar Shumate.
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3:45 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.
Concurrent Sessions
Marketing is a Creative Act – Promenade D
Alyson Stanfield, Art Biz Coach
Artists are supposed to be creative! So, why turn off your idea generator when
it comes to marketing? Alyson Stanfield will share stories of artists who have
forged their own paths when promoting themselves and their art. This will be your
opportunity to learn how to adapt and ‘steal’ their great ideas for your own use.
Paducah, Kentucky: Phase II – Promenade C
Tom Barnett, Executive Director, Metropolitan Development, City of Evansville, Indiana
This workshop will focus on how Paducah sustained the success they realized in
the first five years of their plan to redevelop the city using the arts. The session
will focus on return-on-investment of funds, new visions, and lessons learned.
Discussion will include suggestions for implementing similar programs and
strategies in your community planning.
Legislative Dos and Don’ts for Arts Organizations – Promenade B
Kym Koch Thompson, Oklahoma Arts Council Chairperson
The line between advocacy and lobbying can be confusing. This workshop will
focus on what nonprofits can do to advocate in support of their cause while
clarifying what they are prohibited from doing as a nonprofit organization.
5:15 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Opening Reception
Tulsa Performing Arts Center
Kathleen P. Westby Pavilion
The Performing Arts Center is located in downtown Tulsa on Cincinnati Avenue
between Second and Third Streets. It is across the plaza from the Hyatt Regency. Exit
Hyatt by the Daily Grill and cross plaza to PAC. Enter through NW corner doors.
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Dinner on Your Own - Brady Arts & Blue Dome Districts
Make plans to patronize one of the many unique locally-owned restaurants in the
Brady Arts & Blue Dome Districts. Each attendee will recieve a Brady Merchant
coupon in conference materials.
8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Brady District Gallery Walk
The gallery walk will include access to many arts related businesses in the District.
Galleries include Tulsa Glassblowing Studio @ 19 E Brady, Living ArtSpace @
307 E Brady, Tulsa Artists Coalition Gallery @ 9 E Brady, Chrysalis Salon & Spa
@ 7 E Brady, Glacier Confections @ 15 E Brady, Gypsy Coffeehouse @ 303 N
Cincinnati and Club 209 @ 209 North Boulder just east of the Brady Theater.
Exhibits will be up for viewing.
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Art Burst performances will take place in the Hyatt Lobby and in the Brady
District at Living ArtSpace and on East Brady near Tulsa Glassblowing Studio.
There will be shuttle transportation available from the Hyatt Regency to the Brady Arts
District. Please note: The shuttle holds a maximum of approximately 30 people. Three
trips will be made from the Hyatt Regency to the District. In addition, the shuttle will be
available to transport attendees from the District back to the hotel. Performances by
Vintage Wildflowers, Jeff Porter and the Claptet, and Portico Dans Theatre.
Hyatt pickup 7:00, 7:15, 7:30 p.m. Hyatt Entrance, Circle Drive, 1st floor
Brady District pickup 11:00, 11:15, 11:30 p.m. Living ArtSpace
The District is within walking distance and there is parking available throughout
the Brady Arts District for those who wish to drive. Please see the map provided
with your conference materials.
8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Mosaic Marathon - Promenade A
Stop by the Mosaic Marathon room at the Hyatt Regency and lend your creative
skills to a public art piece that will be installed in downtown Tulsa after the
conference. The completed mosaic will serve as a reminder for Tulsa citizens and
visitors of the power of sharing a united vision for the arts in Oklahoma.
9:00 p.m. - Whenever!
Cafe Kzany @ Living ArtSpace
Hosted by Zanni Kzany
An annual Oklahoma Arts Conference event, Cafe Kzany is an open forum for
live performance. Poets, musicians, storytellers, dancers, ALMOST anything goes.
Performers must sign up upon arrival at Living ArtSpace to get on a list of performers.
Each artist will be given a maximum of five minutes to perform. Cash bar.
Thursday, October 27, 2011
8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Registration
7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Mosaic Marathon - Promenade A
Stop by the Mosaic Marathon room at the Hyatt Regency to lend your creative
skills to a public art piece that will be installed in downtown Tulsa after the
conference. The completed mosaic will serve as a reminder for Tulsa citizens and
visitors of the power of sharing a united vision for the arts in Oklahoma.
9:15 am - 10:15 am
General Session - Tulsa Ballroom
Greater than the Sum: Sharing a United Vision for the Arts
Suzanne Tate, Oklahoma Arts Council Executive Director
State arts agencies around the nation are experiencing deep and debilitating
budget cuts that threaten access to the arts for many of their citizens.
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As the executive director for the Oklahoma Arts Council, Suzanne will explain what
this means for organizations relying on state arts agency funding and support.
Mary Kennedy McCabe, Mid-America Arts Alliance Executive Director
Regional arts organizations work to support state arts agencies as well as nonprofits and artists. Mary will discuss the potential impact of recent events in Kansas
and expound on what MAAA does to sustain a vibrant regional arts community.
Jennifer James, Oklahomans for the Arts Executive Director
In response to the urgent need to inform public policy makers and the public-atlarge about the role of the arts in economic development and education, Jennifer
James will explain the purpose of the state’s new arts advocacy organization,
Oklahomans for the Arts. Jennifer will discuss the organization’s mission and
programming goals, and promote membership opportunities. A brief Q&A session
will follow her presentation.
10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Concurrent Sessions
Hi, I’m Alyson. Will You Be My Friend? - Promenade D
Alyson Stanfield, Art Biz Coach
Note: This session is appropriate for both arts management and visual/
performing arts attendees.
Would you have imagined five years ago that we would embrace, without
giggling, a networking platform known as Twitter? Would you have guessed we’d
follow our children onto Facebook in order to promote our art and arts programs?
An early adapter of social media, Alyson will reveal her social media manifesto
for artists and arts organizations.
TIF, BID, Arts District Designation? Deciding the Right Thing for Your
Community and How to Start - Promenade C
Tom Barnett - Executive Director, Metropolitan Development, City of Evansville, Indiana
This expert in the field will use his own knowledge and information specific to
Oklahoma in an effort to encourage attendees to consider what may be best for
your community as you endeavor to create public policy to support the arts.
TIF - or Tax Increment Financing is a method of using future gains in taxes to
finance current improvements.
BID - or Business Improvement District is a defined area within which businesses
pay an additional tax or fee to fund improvements within the district’s boundaries.
Yes, We’re Taking Questions: Speed Dating with OAC
Promenade B
Conference attendees can will have 5 minutes with one member of the Oklahoma
Arts Council Staff. The Council’s Grants Director, Program Directors, and the
Marketing & Communications Director will be present to discuss grants, project
development, Teaching with Capitol Art and the Capitol Galleries with constituents.
No sign up required.
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12:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.
General Session Lunch - Tulsa Ballroom
Recognition of Leadership Arts Class IV Graduates
Announcement - 2012 Conference Site
Performance by Tulsa Opera
1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Concurrent Sessions
Amplify Your Online Presence - Promenade D
Alyson Stanfield, Art Biz Coach
For many artists, having a website used to be enough to meet any online
marketing needs. In some cases that might still hold true, but for those wanting to
stand out and excel in today’s online marketing environment, you’ll need more.
Let Alyson Stanfield familiarize you with many of the free web platforms through
which you can attract visitors to your site and build interest in your art. She will
show you how artists use blogs, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube to promote their
personal brands.
Evansville, Indiana: A Study in What Works and What Doesn’t
Promenade C
Tom Barnett - Executive Director, Metropolitan Development, City of Evansville, Indiana
Like it or not, there are often stumbling blocks that get in the way of success. In
his current position, Tom has encountered a few of those. In this workshop, he will
use Evansville as a case study and offer commentary on what works and what has
failed to work with regard to public policy that formalizes support for the arts. This
session will provide valuable information on how to plan for bumps in the road
and how to overcome them.
Media Panel - Promenade B
Moderated by Sam Simms of the Public Relations Society of America, Oklahoma
City Chapter
Getting the media to write a story about your arts program, run your public service
announcement, or cover your event can be difficult, but when it happens it can pay
huge dividends - and best of all it’s free! During this panel discussion, members of
the media will offer advice on getting the media to cover your arts event or story.
The panel, moderated by a public relations professional, will offer additional input
based on experience with media relations.
Panelists include: Angi Bruss (NewsOK.com), Rich Fisher (Public Radio Tulsa),
Holly Wall (This Land Press), James Watts (Tulsa World)
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3:15 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Concurrent Sessions
SAVED...By Your Marketing Plan! - Promenade D
Alyson Stanfield, Art Biz Coach
It can be energizing to go to a conference and gather great ideas; however, they
will remain nothing but ideas until you put them into action. Only with action can
you bring about positive change. Don’t fall victim to information overload! This
session will help you create a plan that puts the knowledge you gain to work the
minute you leave the room.
Public Private Partnerships: The New Key to Success
Promenade B
Moderated by Kim McCoy, Director of Cultural Development and Public Policy,
Oklahoma Arts Council
Now more than ever it is vital for government agencies, nonprofit organizations
and private businesses to work together to grow and sustain arts programming.
How does everyone collaborate to achieve and sustain success? What role
does each player have in creating and maintaining quality of life, economic
development and quality public education for all Oklahomans?
Panelists include: Ken Fergeson (NBC Oklahoma and Americans for the Arts),
Kim Baker (Oklahoma Arts Council), Jim Coles (City of Tulsa), Josh Miller (George
Kaiser Family Foundation)
Developing a Love Connection: Finding Support for Arts Programs
Promenade C
Ken Busby, Arts & Humanities Council of Tulsa Executive Director
In this workshop, Ken Busby will share the secrets of turning fundraising efforts
into great success stories. Topics will include packaging winning grant proposals,
soliciting corporate sponsorships, cultivating private donations, and ensuring
effective program evaluation to demonstrate the value of arts programs.
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Conference Speakers
Thomas Barnett is Executive Director of Metropolitan
Development for the City of Evansville, Indiana. He is
the former Planning Director for the City of Paducah,
Kentucky where he and his staff were responsible for the
creation and implementation of the Paducah Lower Town
Neighborhood plan and the Artist Relocation program,
which became a national model for local governments
using arts and cultural industries as tools for redevelopment
and revitalization. Barnett has 18 years experience
in community and economic development, downtown and neighborhood
redevelopment, current and long range planning, project planning, financing, &
major project implementation, & property acquisition.
Dewey Bartlett, Jr. is the 39th mayor of Tulsa. From
an early age his parents instilled in him the value of
hard work and serving his community. Bartlett received a
B.S. in accounting from Regis University and an M.B.A.
from Southern Methodist University. Bartlett has served
as president of Tulsa-based Keener Oil & Gas Company
since 1994. His civic service includes serving as a former
Tulsa City Councilor from 1990 to 1994. He also served
as a former chairman of the American Red Cross, Tulsa
Chapter, the Oklahoma Energy Resources Board, the Tulsa
Airport Authority Board of Trustees, and Mayor Taylor’s Complete Our Streets
Committee. Dewey Bartlett has a heart and vision for Tulsa and is dedicated to
improving life for all Tulsans.
Ken Busby is the Executive Director and Chief Executive
Officer of the Arts & Humanities Council of Tulsa. He
serves as a consultant in the areas of fundraising, grant
writing, strategic planning, and board development
for nonprofits across the state. A 2008 Governor’s Arts
Award winner for Community Service, Busby serves as
chair of Tulsa International Mayfest, president of the Tulsa
Symphony, and is a board member of the Oklahoma
Museums Association. In 2010, Busby was elected to the
Arts Education Council of Americans for the Arts.
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Jennifer James, APR, is the Executive Director for
Oklahomans for the Arts, the state’s first arts advocacy
organization. James is also the principal practitioner of
Zenobia PR | Advocacy. She has more than 20 years
experience in the government/nonprofit sector as a public
affairs specialist and public information officer. She currently
provides PR support to clients in local government and the
arts and culture sectors. She manages causes including
legislative and grassroots campaigns through advoacy.
Julia Kirt has served as the Executive Director for the
Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition since 1999 where she
works with more than 4,500 artists statewide for professional
development, funding, exhibitions and publications. She
has planned and led more than two dozen workshops for
artists, spoken to hundreds of students, and coordinated
public educational events around the state. She instigated the
Momentum exhibition highlighting young artists, Art 365 that
offers the largest artist awards in the region, and the online
OVAC Gallery featuring more than 400 artists.
Mary Kennedy McCabe serves as Executive Director of
Mid-America Arts Alliance (M-AAA), She leads a six-state
regional, nonprofit arts organization staff of 26 people and
builds strong working relationships with the M-AAA board,
state arts agencies, federal cultural agencies, and funders.
She assumed leadership of all regional arts organizations in
2010 and is currently coordinating long-term planning and
national collaboration initiatives for the leadership teams
of these five organizations. Mary has served as M-AAA
Executive Director since April 2002.
Romney Nesbitt has worked in the art field for over 30
years as a painter, teacher, college professor, illustrator
and courtroom artist. In addition to presenting local and
national workshops on the creative process, she writes
a “creativity coaching” column for Art Focus Oklahoma
magazine and is the author of Secrets from a Creativity
Coach. Nesbitt teaches a series of classes on creativity
for Tulsa Community College and serves as an adjunct
professor at Phillips Theological Seminary in Tulsa. She
holds a bachelor’s and master’s degree in art, and a
master’s degree in divinity.
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Molly O’Connor is the Oklahoma Arts Council Director
of Outreach and Community Arts Programs. She holds a
Bachelor of Fine Arts in 3-D Design from the University of
Oklahoma. O’Connor previously worked for the Arts Council
of Oklahoma City as Director of the WinterTales Storytelling
Festival and Director of Opening Night. O’Connor is
the founder of the OKC StorySLAM, a monthly open-mic
storytelling event. As Director of Outreach and Community
Arts Programs, O’Connor oversees the Community Arts
Program grants, the Oklahoma Touring Roster and the ONEAL Network.
Alyson Stanfield has helped thousands of artists around
the world promote their art more effectively. Through
her website, Art Biz Coach (artbizcoach.com) Stanfield
teaches career-building classes for artists, and her blog,
Art Biz Blog (artbizblog.com) consistently ranks at the top
of art blogs on Alltop. Stanfield is the author of I’d Rather
Be in the Studio! The Artist’s No-Excuse Guide to SelfPromotion and The Relatively Pain-Free Artist Statement,
and has presented workshops and keynote addresses in
23 states. Stanfield currently resides in Colorado, but is a
native of Oklahoma City.
Suzanne Tate is the Oklahoma Arts Council Executive
Director. She represents the Oklahoma Arts Council at
the state, regional and national levels. Tate has been with
the agency since 1991 serving as deputy director until
becoming executive director in 2007. She works with
the Oklahoma Arts Council board and staff to implement
agency goals and objectives and responds to the needs
of the state’s arts community through financial support,
services and advocacy.
Kym Koch Thompson is chairperson of the Oklahoma
Arts Council, board member of the Mid-America Arts
Alliance and the Capitol Preservation Commission, board
member and Marketing Committee chair of the Arts
Council of Oklahoma City and board Secretary of the
Science Museum Oklahoma. Kym is principal of Koch
Communications, LLC, a social media and public relations
consulting firm with clients in Oklahoma and Texas. She is a
native of Fort Smith, Arkansas.
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Conference Panelists
Kim Baker began her service at the Oklahoma Arts Council in 1993 as Grants
Director. In her current role as Deputy Director, she manages the agency’s multimillion dollar grants budget, policy development and human resources. Baker was
recently named to be the next executive director for the Council, taking over for
retiring executive director Suzanne Tate on November 1.
Angi Bruss is a Video Host for NewsOK.com where she hosts feature videos
covering the arts, culture, and entertainment. Bruss began her career as an intern
for Entertainment Tonight in Los Angeles before becoming a news reporter and
a host of the television show, Hot on Homes. Bruss has been with NewsOK.com
since 2007.
Jim Coles is the economic development coordinator for the City of Tulsa. A
2010 Governor’s Arts Award recipient for public service, Coles was the first city
employee to dedicate his efforts to staffing the city’s Arts Commission. Since Coles’
participation with the Arts Commission began Tulsa has seen unprecedented
growth in the public art program with over 60 new works having been added to
the collection.
Ken Fergeson is the current Chair of Americans for the Arts. A native
Oklahoman and leader in the banking industry, he has served on the boards of
the Oklahoma Art Council and the Oklahoma Heritage Association, and currently
serves on the boards of the Oklahoma Arts Institute and the National Cowboy and
Western Heritage Museum Associate Board.
Rich Fisher is the general manager of Public Radio Tulsa and the host of
KWGS’s flagship public affairs program, StudioTulsa. As host of the daily
interview program, “StudioTulsa” he has conducted nearly four thousand long-form
interviews with local, national, and international figures in the arts and humanities.
Kim McCoy is the Director of Cultural Development and Public Policy for the
Oklahoma Arts Council. Her duties include direction of the Leadership Arts
program, the Oklahoma Arts Conference and coordination of the Regional Arts
Network. In addition, McCoy assists city and county government officials in the
implementation of public policy that formalizes support of the arts.
State Representative Jeannie McDaniel is a longtime Tulsan who has
dedicated much of her career to creating safe, healthy and vibrant Tulsa
neighborhoods. As State Representative for Tulsa’s midtown area, Rep. McDaniel
serves on the Common Education committee and the Education Appropriations &
Budget, and Human Services Appropriations & Budget subcommittees.
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State Senator Judy Eason McIntyre is a Tulsa native and graduate of Booker
T. Washington High School. She holds a Master of Science Degree in Social Work
from the University of Oklahoma. First elected to the state House of Representatives
in 2002, McIntyre was elected to the state Senate in 2004 where she represents
Senate District 11.
Josh Miller is a program officer for the George Kaiser Family Foundation, where
he has served for over two years. Miller holds a law degree and a Master of
Education from the University of Oklahoma.
State Representative Jadine Nollan represents House District 66, which
includes the Tulsa and Sand Springs area. Nollan serves on the House Education
Appropriations & Budget committee, and Common Education, Human Services
and Public Health committees.
State Representative Jabar Shumate is a native Tulsan, currently
representing House District 73. He is Vice Chair for the Common Education
committee and is a member of the Education Appropriations & Budget committee.
He holds a B.A. in Public Affairs and Administrations and a M.H.R. in Human
Resource Development from the University of Oklahoma.
Sam Sims, APR, has more than 13 years of public relations and marketing
experience in a broad range of industries, including the arts, where he has
realized successes in communication planning, development, media relations and
crisis situations.
James Watts joined the Tulsa World in 1992, where he is responsible for the
paper’s coverage of the city’s arts scene. His work has won awards from the
Associated Press, the Society of Professional Journalists, and he was nominated in
2008 for the Pulitzer Prize in criticism. Watts received the Harwelden Award from
the Arts and Humanities of Tulsa in 2006, and a Governor’s Arts Award in 2001.
Holly Wall is News Editor at This Land Press, Oklahoma’s first new media
company. This Land’s mission is to chronicle life in Oklahoma through courageous,
compelling stories and to tell those stories in the most suitable medium, be it print,
video or audio. Prior to joining This Land, Holly spent five years writing about
visual art, theater, dance and music for Urban Tulsa Weekly.
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Conference Area Attractions
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Hyatt Regency Tulsa
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Tulsa Performing Arts Center
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Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame
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Living ArtSpace
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The John Hope Franklin
Reconciliation Park
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Tulsa Glass Blowing Studio
Tulsa Artists Coalition
Glacier Confections
Chrysalis Salon & Spa
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Gypsy Coffeehouse
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Club 209 Art Bar
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Brady Arts District
Brady Tavern
201 N. Main
Hey Mambo
114 N Boston
Cains Ballroom
423 North Main Street
Mexicali Border Cafe
14 West Brady Street
Caz’s Chowhouse
18 East Brady Street
Soundpony
409 North Main Street
Caz’s Pub
21 East Brady Street
The Hunt Club
224 North Main Street
Club Majestic
124 North Boston Avenue
The Marquee
222 North Main Street
Crystal Pistol Saloon
417 North Main Street
The Spaghetti Warehouse
221 East Brady Street
Downtown Lounge
25 North Cheyenne Avenue
Blue Dome District
Dilly Deli
402 East 2nd Street
Joe Momma’s
112 S Elgin Ave
Dwelling Spaces
119 South Detroit Avenue
McNellie’s Public House
409 East 1st Street
El Guapo’s
Mexican Cantina
332 East 1st Street
Yokozuna
309 East 2nd Street
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Conference Committee
Shirley Elliott, Chairperson
Program Director
Tulsa Performing Arts Center Trust
Ken Busby, Member
Executive Director
Arts & Humanities Council of Tulsa
Steve Liggett, Member
Executive Director
Living Arts of Tulsa
Catherine Whitney, Member
Chief Curator & Curator of
American Art
Philbrook Museum of Art
Kelsey Karper, Member
Assistant Director
Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition
Jim Coles, Member
Economic Development Coordinator
City of Tulsa
Amy Miller, Member
Development Director
Tulsa Ballet
Maria Gaw, Member
Director, Marketing & Public
Relations
Tulsa Opera
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Oklahoma Arts Council
Kym Koch Thompson
Chair
Oklahoma City
Nance Diamond
Vice-Chair
Shawnee
Jeannette Sias
Secretary
Oklahoma City
Brenda McDaniel
Oklahoma City
Leona Mitchell
Enid
James Pickel
Oklahoma City
Nancy Pilkington
Tulsa
Bill Andoe
Tulsa
Jean Richardson
Oklahoma City
Lona Barrick
Ada
Hannah Robson
Tulsa
Saundra Evans
Oklahoma City
James R. Tolbert III
Oklahoma City
Will K. Jones
Deer Creek
Holbrook Lawson
Tulsa
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Oklahoma Arts Council Staff
Executive Director
Suzanne Tate
[email protected]
Executive Assistant/Office Manager
Margie Stephens
[email protected]
Deputy Director
Kim Baker
[email protected]
Fiscal Assistant
Amy Knight
[email protected]
Curator of Education and Capitol
Galleries
Alyson Moses
[email protected]
Grants Director
Meleia Williamson
[email protected]
Director of Arts Education Programs
Michael Eddens
[email protected]
Director of Cultural Development
and Public Policy
Kim McCoy
[email protected]
Visual Arts Director/Collections
Manager
Amber Sharples
[email protected]
Web/Publications Director
Scott Cowan
[email protected]
Director of Finance
Ben Hanneman
[email protected]
Director of Marketing and
Communications
Joel Gavin
[email protected]
Director of Outreach and
Community Arts Programs
Molly O’Connor
[email protected]
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