ONEAL

Oklahoma's New and Emerging Arts Leaders

July 13, 2011

Oklahoma's New and Emerging Arts Leaders (ONEAL) is a free statewide network for arts leaders age 35 and under or those with less than five years of experience in arts administration or the business of arts. The network provides peer support and resources for the next wave of leadership in the arts in Oklahoma.

Since its inception during the 2008 Oklahoma Arts Conference, ONEAL has been guided by a task force of ONEAL members and Oklahoma Arts Council staff whose efforts have established a network of members across the state. ONEAL members include artists, gallery owners, educators, college students, arts administrators, community volunteers, musicians, performers, writers, tribal and cultural representatives, and creative entrepreneurs.

ONEAL Members at the Oklahoma Arts Conference in Stillwater

ONEAL seeks to address issues such as identifying mentors, advocating for support of the arts, identifying resources, and working with communities around the state that are interested in hosting ONEAL events.

Through social media, members can take part in online forums and discussions, find out about job opportunities, access helpful resources and more.

Connect with ONEAL on Facebook.

Check out the ONEAL Blog.

Upcoming ONEAL meetings

Join members of ONEAL on Tuesday, October 25 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Nightingale Theater in Tulsa (1416 E. 4th St.) to hear how young leaders have worked to transform their creative visions into successful arts programs in Tulsa. This "ONEAL Deal event" is a great opportunity to learn more about the ONEAL network and to meet other arts leaders from across Oklahoma.

Panelists include:

Jen Alden (Portico Dance)
John Cruncleton (Nightingale Theater)
Matt Moffett (Tulsa Girl's Art School)
Vanessa Somerville (Lot 6 Art Bar)
Mary Beth Babcock (Dwelling Spaces).

There is no cost to attend. For questions, please contact Molly O'Connor at molly.oconnor@arts.ok.gov or 405-521-2025.

Participants are invited to Lot No. 6 Art Gallery & Bar (1323 E. 6th ) after the ONEAL Deal.

Being in the ONEAL network helps provide a great sense of belonging to Oklahoma and the state's growing culture. It gives people the opportunity to connect and grow together at early stages of their careers and identify obstacles we face and come up with viable solutions as well as share in our continued successes. ONEAL brings people together so that we may help increase one of Oklahoma's greatest resources - the arts.

- James Wallace, Performing Arts Coordinator, Chickasaw Nation.

For more information, please contact Director of Outreach and Community Arts Programs, Molly O'Connor at (405) 521-2025 or molly.oconnor@arts.ok.gov.