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Oklahoma Arts Conference

2017 Oklahoma Arts Conference


Conference Schedule
Pre-conference
Tuesday, October 24, 2017
Wednesday, October 25, 2017Thursday, October 26, 2017
8:30am - 5:00pm Enid Arts Council Pop-up Shop
Location: Central National Bank Center, 301 S. Independence Ave.
Room: 405
Support local artists by shopping at the Enid Arts Council Pop-Up Shop. Located in Room 405 at Central National Bank Center, the shop includes paintings, photography, pottery, jewelry, and handmade crafts by several of Enid's local artists. Payments by cash, check, and credit card are accepted.

Hours of Operation:
Wednesday, October 25 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Thursday, October 26 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
8:30am - 5:00pm The Hive Mind
Location: Central National Bank Center, 301 S. Independence Ave.
Room: Hall of Fame
Upon checking in at registration, all conference members will receive their own four-inch hexagon that can be personalized and added to the larger hive. Come prepared to create and contribute your own drawing, collage, thought, word, or poem on your hexagon. After creating a buzz at the Oklahoma Arts Conference, the Hive Mind will be placed on display in a downtown Enid location.

This interactive art activity will take place October 25 and 26 in the
Hall of Fame on the first floor of the Central National Bank Center. Art supplies are provided, but you may also bring your own. All contributors to the Hive Mind will receive a package of seeds for plants that attract and feed bees.

This activity is made possible by Main Street Enid, the Enid Arts Council, Visit Enid, Matt O’Neal , Daniel Schmehl, Bayer Crop Science and Enid host community members.

[Hive Mind —notional entity consisting of a large number of people who share their knowledge or opinions with one another, regarded as producing either uncritical conformity or collective intelligence.]
9:00am - 9:30am Good Morning, Enid!
Location: Central National Bank Center, 301 S. Independence Ave.
Room: Grand Ballroom
Presenters: Catherine Breyley - Presenter, Marcy Jarrett - Presenter, - Presenter
Start your 2017 Oklahoma Arts Conference off on a high note by gathering with your Enid community hosts and fellow conference attendees for a high-spirited opening session. Led by Enid conference co-chairs, Cathy Breyley, Marcy Jarrett, and Kelly Tompkins, this lively morning program will help you learn how to make the most of your entire conference experience and your visit to Enid.
9:45am - 11:15am Community Collaboration
Location: Central National Bank Center, 301 S. Independence Ave.
Room: 205
Presenters: Keir Johnston - Featured Presenter
Utilizing the Amber Art & Design collective as an example, this session will cover best practice techniques for fostering community engagement and collaboration. Focusing on the collective’s unique approach to their organizational creation and practice, Keir Johnston will discuss how the collective’s hands-on public art projects and community involvement have been key factors in new partnerships with institutional, academic, and local and national organizations.
9:45am - 11:15am Leading with Limited Authority
Location: TBD
Room: Junior Ballroom West
Presenters: Jerry Yoshitomi - Featured Presenter
"You don't have to be a person of influence to be influential." – Scott Adams (Dilbert)
Wherever we are in an organizational hierarchy, leading our superiors ("Leading Up") is a necessary skill that frequently leads to both organizational success and moving up to a new leadership position.
9:45am - 11:15am Lessons Learned: Next Steps for Strengthening Arts Education in Oklahoma
Location: Central National Bank Center, 301 S. Independence Ave.
Room: 401
Presenters: Mary Margaret Schoenfeld - Presenter
In 2014, Oklahoma was selected as one of 10 states by Americans for the Arts to participate in the State Pilot Policy Project (SP3), a program designed to advance arts education by having state teams identify meaningful objectives and outcomes based on each state's environment and resources. The Oklahoma Arts Council's involvement in the three-year initiative included convening a statewide task force to advise on the project and conduct in-depth research based on the priorities the task force identified. Now that the pilot project has been completed, the research from the SP3 initiative will be shared and explained. Discussion will include how Oklahomans can translate the information into actionable steps and messages that can advance arts education policy and programs.
9:45am - 11:15am The Artist as Entrepreneur: Developing an Artist Action Plan
Location: Central National Bank Center, 301 S. Independence Ave.
Room: 402 - 404
Presenters: Felicity Hogan - Featured Presenter
This interactive session covers a broad overview of aspects that artists and creative entrepreneurs need to consider when developing an action plan for their careers; touching upon key points in topics such as law, finance, strategic planning, fundraising, marketing, and networking. Participants will be presented with and guided through the New York Foundation for the Arts Artist Action Plan. This flexible and dynamic action plan provides a blueprint for future projects, career objectives, and business goals. This session is geared towards artists of all disciplines.
9:45am - 11:15am The Fundraisers' Forum
Location: Central National Bank Center, 301 S. Independence Ave.
Room: Junior Ballroom East
Presenters: Jennifer Meckling - Moderator, Susan Bowers - Panelist, Craig Clemons - Panelist, James Pepper Henry - Panelist, Douglas Newell - Panelist, Marnie Taylor - Panelist
What are the tried and true keys for successful fundraising? How can you ensure that your organization will flourish despite changing trends and times of uncertainty? Join our panel of development career veterans to hear more about how they have built relationships, garnered meaningful support, and fostered donors for their organizations. Panelists will share best practices for making “the ask” and how to make donors feel invested and passionate about your organization’s mission and vision. Ample time will be provided for audience Q&A.
11:30am - 1:00pm General Session Luncheon
Location: Central National Bank Center, 301 S. Independence Ave.
Room: Grand Ballroom
Presenters: Leona Mitchell
Performance by Enid High School Advanced Lead Guitar
Moderator: Phyllis Stough, Chair, Oklahoma Arts Council
Welcome: Bill Shewey, Mayor of Enid
Presentation: The Honorable Roland Pederson and The Honorable John Enns
Special Performance by Leona Mitchell
Reading by Jeanetta Calhoun Mish, Oklahoma State Poet Laureate
Announcements: Amber Sharples, Executive Director, Oklahoma Arts Council
Performance by Enid High School Multi-Cultural Choir
1:15pm - 2:45pm Increasing Revenue through Grassroots Funding
Location: TBD
Room: Junior Ballroom West
Presenters: Jerry Yoshitomi - Featured Presenter
Does your organization have tremendous impact on audiences and communities yet need to find that last 5% to balance your budget or support new programs? Have donations and sponsorships peaked? Have you raised ticket prices as far as you can? If you’ve answered yes to any of these questions, be ready for a fast-paced, interactive session where you’ll take the first steps for creating renewable, reliable, revenue streams through grassroots fundraising. Proven methods will build on the impacts you’ve already had to encourage small contributions from large numbers of people. You’ll see an improvement in your financial bottom line and contributors’ depth of engagement. You’ll leave with:
• The first building blocks for a more successful future
• Principles you can apply in almost any circumstance
• Actionable, monetizable strategies you can implement immediately
• Calisthenics for cash: stress reducing exercises to improve blood circulation and cash flow
1:15pm - 2:45pm Refocus & Renew: Looking at Resources for the Arts & State Advocacy
Location: Central National Bank Center, 301 S. Independence Ave.
Room: Junior Ballroom East
Presenters: Jerrod Shouse - Moderator, The Honorable John Enns - Panelist, The Honorable Roland Pederson - Panelist
Do you care about the arts in your community? Do you want to make sure that cultural opportunities are available to anyone in our state regardless of income level or physical ability? This session will feature a brief overview of state support for the arts, and it will include a look at our state legislators’ perspectives on advocating arts and culture and arts education.
1:15pm - 2:45pm Strategic Planning Workshop for Artists
Location: Central National Bank Center, 301 S. Independence Ave.
Room: 402 - 404
Presenters: Felicity Hogan - Featured Presenter
Combining two strategic planning tools from New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA)’s Artist As Entrepreneur Boot Camp program, NYFA staff will provide practical advice to help you support your artistic practice and self-evaluate your strategies from a big picture perspective using SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) Analysis to SMART Goal setting that provides practical advice for setting long and short term goals. This workshop will provide an opportunity to work in small groups or pairs and identify action steps for your arts career. This session is geared towards artists of all disciplines.
1:15pm - 2:45pm The Barn Quilt Trails of Oklahoma
Location: Central National Bank Center, 301 S. Independence Ave.
Room: 401
Presenters: Recia Garcia - Presenter, Lynda Latta - Presenter
Originating in Appalachia in 2001, the barn quilt phenomenon is now present in nearly all 50 U.S. states, and it has the capacity to stimulate rural economies. Barn quilts, which are square-shaped boards painted to resemble a quilt block and placed on the side of a barn or public building, have evolved into a rural development initiative that boosts tourism. Through the development and promotion of barn quilt trails, tourists have been encouraged to visit and explore rural communities. The creation of barn quilts in communities and schools has been effective in building social capital, celebrating community heritage, raising funds for schools, and teaching skills that combine science, math, and design. Hear about how the OSU Extension Educators are leading the way in establishing Oklahoma’s first Barn Quilt Trails, and find out more about how your community can be involved.
1:15pm - 2:45pm The Kennedy Center Partners in Education Program
Location: Central National Bank Center, 301 S. Independence Ave.
Room: 205
Presenters: Anita G. Arnold - Panelist, Susan Marshall-Armstrong - Panelist, Christy Northcutt - Panelist
With nearly 100 partnerships across the United States, the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts provides professional training for teachers and fosters partnerships between arts organizations and local schools. Representatives from Oklahoma City Public Schools, Black Liberated Arts Center, Inc., Enid Arts Council, and Enid Public Schools will discuss the background, benefits, and measurable impact of local Kennedy Center Partnerships in Oklahoma City and Enid. Panelists will also share information on how your local schools and arts organizations can work together to develop and implement a successful Kennedy Center Partners in Education application.
1:30pm - 2:45pm Innovation Station Idea Exchange
Location: Central National Bank Center, 301 S. Independence Ave.
Room: Hospitality Suite
Presenters: Lance McDaniel - Moderator
The Innovation Station Idea Exchange provides a lively forum where artists, arts and community leaders, and others can present brief, two-minute descriptions of new works in process, ideas for new projects, or artistic community-based collaborations. The Idea Exchange can be used as a "show and tell" for the innovative things happening in your community or studio. You can use your two minutes to share favorite resources, books, and websites that you would recommend to other arts leaders. This session is an excellent opportunity for networking and developing new collaborations. Prior to this session, participants will have the option to sign up at the conference registration to present their ideas - feel free to get creative with your presentation.
2:45pm - 3:15pm Break
Location: Central National Bank Center, 301 S. Independence Ave.
Room: Lobby
3:00pm - 5:00pm Figure Drawing Lesson with Sara and Shane Scribner
Location: Scribner's Studio, 124 S. Independence Ave.
Room: Scribner's Studio
Join artists Sara and Shane Scribner in their studio to participate in a two-hour figure drawing class. Using a live, clothed model, they will teach basic techniques for figure drawing. Boards, paper, and standard drawing media will be provided. Participants are welcome to bring their own personal drawing supplies such as paper, pencils, chalk, charcoal, and erasers. Cost per lesson is $15 per person, which can be paid at registration. Availability is limited to 12 people, and this opportunity is available first-come, first served.
3:15pm - 4:45pm About Amber Art & Design
Location: Central National Bank Center, 301 S. Independence Ave.
Room: 402 - 404
Presenters: Keir Johnston - Featured Presenter
This session will provide a general introduction to the Philadelphia-based Amber Art & Design collective, the media that they incorporate into their work, and their general approach to community engagement, public art making, and community narrative sharing. The presentation will provide an overview of the lead artists, their chronology, and the evolution of the organization. Recent projects and examples of neighborhood-based public art projects will be shared and discussed. The presentation will include creative tactics that can be applied when renewing the use and function of architecture in a process that engages the community.
3:15pm - 4:45pm Economic Impact of the Arts: The Local Story
Location: TBD
Room: Junior Ballroom West
Presenters: Julia Kirt - Moderator, Marcy Jarrett - Panelist, Kelsey Karper - Panelist, Lucy Swanson - Panelist
Oklahoma's newly released Arts & Economic Prosperity Report provides solid evidence of the significant direct economic impact of arts and cultural nonprofits across the state. This session will examine how you can determine the economic impact of the arts on your community. Learn how to translate the data into an effective story about the economic impact of your organization or event.
3:15pm - 4:45pm Engaging Veterans and the Military Community in Creative Self-Expression
Location: Central National Bank Center, 301 S. Independence Ave.
Room: Junior Ballroom East
Presenters: Rob Arrington - Panelist, Douglas Shaw Elder - Panelist, Albert Lujan Grayeagle - Panelist, Victoria Nevarez - Panelist, Jason Poudrier - Panelist
Launched in 2015, the Oklahoma Arts Council’s Oklahoma Arts and the Military Initiative is a strategic effort directed at meeting the needs of Oklahoma’s military community through the arts. Through a partnership between the Oklahoma Arts Council and the Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs two pilot arts programs were launched at the veterans’ centers in Norman (2016) and Lawton (2017). Formal evaluation of the first pilot program was conducted, resulting in the catalogue, "Engaging Veterans through Creative Expression," a free online resource that can assist individuals and organizations in providing programming for veterans and military members in their communities. Research findings from the evaluation will be shared during this session. Lead organizers and teaching artists who have been directly involved in the pilot programs will discuss the impact and healing components of the arts experiences.
3:15pm - 4:45pm Imitation, the Sincerest Form
Location: Central National Bank Center, 301 S. Independence Ave.
Room: Hospitality Suite
Presenters: Jeanetta Calhoun Mish - Presenter
The imitation of other writers’ works has been a staple of writing pedagogy since the time of ancient Greeks. Imitation is a great tactic to help you start writing when you’re feeling stuck. It’s also an excellent way to pay close attention to structure, style, tone, and word choice. In this writing workshop, participants will examine different examples of prose and poetry that have been created through imitation. Participants will learn writing exercises that include imitation techniques. These techniques can be modified for high school and college writing and composition classes.
3:15pm - 4:45pm Nonprofit Storytelling: What is Your Story & How to Tell It
Location: Central National Bank Center, 301 S. Independence Ave.
Room: 205
Presenters: Mark Nehrenz - Presenter
Everyone working in the nonprofit sector knows that telling the story of what your organization does, and who it impacts, is crucial. However, just knowing that storytelling is important doesn't mean you know what stories to tell, or how to tell them. This seminar will equip you to clarify the actual story of your organization, and it will empower you with techniques to share that story effectively, internally and externally.
3:15pm - 4:55pm One-on-One Consultations with Jerry Yoshitomi
Location: Central National Bank Center, 301 S. Independence Ave.
Room: Boardroom
Presenters: Jerry Yoshitomi - Featured Presenter
Meet with Jerry Yoshitomi to talk through an issue or problem that you and/or your organization are facing. Questions to consider: 1. What problem do you need to solve? 2. What have you already tried? How did it work? 3. If you're successful in solving the problem, what would it mean for you? (artistically, financially, emotionally?) Consultations are 20 minutes and availability is limited to 5 individual sessions. You must be registered for the conference to sign-up for a consultation. You are encouraged to bring an additional representative from your organization to your appointment. These consultations are limited on a first-come, first-served basis. To request a consultation, send an email with "Jerry Yoshitomi Consultation Request" in the subject line to Molly O’Connor: molly.oconnor@arts.ok.gov.
5:00pm - 7:00pm Opening Reception
Location: TBD
Room: TBD
Join your Enid community hosts and fellow arts conference attendees for an evening of good company, hors d’oeuvres, and live music in some of Enid’s most creative spaces. Conference guests can meander through the Leonardo’s Children’s Museum Education Annex, Creative Arts Enid, and Mike Klemme Photography while networking with peers from across the state. Sponsored by Visit Enid, the Enid Arts Council and the conference host committee, this lively evening celebration is a block party you won’t want to miss. Parking is available in the lots on 2nd Street and Maple.
6:00pm - 8:00pm CREATORS 2017: Northern Oklahoma College Faculty Art and Literature Exhibition (Reception)
Location: TBD
Room: TBD
Presenters: N/A
Stop by to see the exhibition and meet the artists on Wednesday, October 25 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. CREATORS 2017 features the work of Paul Bowers, Ken Crowder, Brandon Hobson, Jena G. Kodesh, Audrey Schmitz, and Don Stinson. Light refreshments will be provided.

The exhibition is located at Northern Oklahoma College Enid, 100 S. University Ave., Marshall Building, Rooms 100 & 101


6:00pm - 8:00pm Dine Around Enid
Location: TBD
Room: TBD
Wrap up a full day of conference activities by dining with fellow conference guests at one of downtown Enid's unique restaurants. Sign up at the conference registration desk for the time and location of your choice. Selected restaurants include: Cafe Garcia Mexican Restaurant, On the Sidewalk Bar & Grill, Callahan's Pub & Grille, PaneVino Wine & Steaks, Costello's Continental Cuisine Blaze BBQ
8:00pm - 11:45pm Cafe Kzany
Location: TBD
Room: TBD
Sponsored by the Enid Community Committee, this late night talent show features your friends and colleagues from across Oklahoma. Performances must be five minutes or less and can include, poetry, dance, music or comedy. Doors open at 8:00 p.m. and the show starts at 8:30 p.m.

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