The 12×12 Annual Art Fundraiser is an eclectic fusion of works by Oklahoma artists, local food, & live entertainment to create a memorable & engaging one-night-only art event!

Artists create a unique work within the dimensions of 12"x12” and attendees can bid for pieces they want to purchase in an online auction. Proceeds from tickets and artwork sales go towards sustaining OVAC’s mission to grow and develop Oklahoma's visual arts community through education, promotion, connection, and funding.


THE EVENT

Come back soon for updates on the 12x12 2024 event

Experience a night of creativity, connection, and celebration at our 12x12 Art Fundraiser. Immerse yourself in a vibrant showcase featuring 150+ Oklahoma artists. The atmosphere comes alive with live music, delicious local bites, and the buzz of artistic energy. Engage with the artists, discover the stories behind their creations, and perhaps find that perfect piece to adorn your space! Whether you're an art advocate, a seasoned collector, or someone simply looking for something to do in town, 12x12 promises an unforgettable evening of art, community, and the joy of supporting local creativity.


THE ARTISTS

2024 Artist Applications will open in the Summer of 2024

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artists are selected by a volunteer committee in the early summer. Artists who sell in the previous year are automatically invited back. The number of new artist invitations is determined by artists who did/did not sell in the previous year.


GET INVOLVED

2024 12X12 COMMITTEE

The next call for 12x12 Committee Members will open in the Spring of 2024.

2024 12X12 VOLUNTEERS

The next call for 12x12 Volunteers will open in the Fall of 2024.

2023 SELECTION COMMITTEE

Trent Lawson
Co-Chair
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Trent Lawson has been with the Oklahoma City Museum of Art since 2011 where he is currently employed as the Chief Preparator. Before that he worked for the Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition where his main responsibilities were the install and deinstall of their 12x12 and Momentum exhibitions, which were typically in empty warehouse-type spaces. He’s been knocking around the Oklahoma City arts community since graduating with a BFA in Studio Art from Oklahoma City University in 2002. When he gets around to creating artwork these days, it’s usually a velvet painting.


Jon Fisher
Co-Chair
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Jon Fisher is an engineer who makes things easier for humans to use through technology and design. His current focus is enabling data-driven decisions across large organizations in the energy industry. Born and raised in Oklahoma City, Jon has been involved with The Plaza District and is an active volunteer in the Oklahoma Medical Reserve Corps. Along with this, Jon is an OVAC Board Member. He is a practicing artist, and he holds a BFA in Graphic Design from the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma.


2023 COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Mady Hendryx, Benjamin Murphy, Rachel Benbrook, Alli Hill, Katie Goodnight, Lori Snowden, Anna Miller Josh Masterson, Brenna Noble, Mark Miller, Elizabeth Richards, Mattie Barlow, Chase Kerby, Cayla Lewis, Jim Weaver, Kendall Ross, Julia Moser, Holly Hoyler, Lauren Schlepp, Lawrence Naff, Sylvia Shirley


SPONSOR 12X12


12×12 is OVAC's largest fundraiser of the year, raising funds for all of OVAC’s programs. These funds assure that Oklahoma is a place where visual artists can thrive and make an impact in their communities. Your support allows us to continue this important throughout the state. 


2023 12X12 SPONSORS


CONTACT US

Phone: (405)879-2400

Office Hours: Monday–Thursday, 9AM–5PM

Address:

Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition

1720 N. Shartel Ave. Suite B.

Oklahoma City, OK 73103

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