Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition

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ASK PROGRAM

The ASK program is a catalyst for empowering Oklahoma artists. Through tailored workshops and panels, we provide essential opportunities for professional development. Our commitment is to cultivate a vibrant community that not only educates but also inspires, equipping artists with the skills and resources for their creative journey.

THRIVE Grants

OVAC joins forces with The Andy Warhol Foundation to empower Oklahoma artists through Thrive Grants. These grants of up to $10,000 support ambitious, experimental, and public-engaging visual arts projects that foster creativity and collaboration.

Art Focus

Art Focus is a quarterly magazine dedicated to stimulating insight into the visual arts in Oklahoma by providing artist profiles, gallery reviews and previews, art commentary, artist essays, and more!

OVAC Member Spotlight

Michelle Canning

Edmond, OK

OVAC Artist Member Since: 2023

Michelle is a multicultural artist that is from the Makah Nation and received her BFA in studio art with an emphasis in printmaking and sculpture in December 2024 from UCO. Woodcut printmaking is where her heart lies, but she enjoys taking a multidisciplinary approach to her work and creates functional sculptures from her woodcuts. She has been in several shows in the Oklahoma City area l, including a solo exhibition in the Paseo Arts and Creativity Center in June, 2024. She has been featured in juried exhibitions in surrounding states and an active member and mentor at ARTSPACE at Untitled.

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