ASK Workshops and Panels are designed to empower Oklahoma artists by addressing key facets of their professional development, including marketing, technology, legal issues and the skills crucial for thriving in an artistic landscape. These educational offerings serve as a structured and supportive forum, promoting growth and providing valuable insights for artists. Artists have the opportunity to connect, share resources, and learn from subject matter experts, as well as each other, one another. Led by subject matter experts, each offering is centered around important topics for Oklahoma artists, fostering a nurturing environment for growth and success. |
ASK Workshop: Publishing Your Comics & Graphic Novels
When: July 9, 2025 | 6PM–8PM Where: Norman Firehouse Art Center
OVAC & Firehouse Members: $25 Non-Members: $40 Open to the public. Pre-registration is required. Registration opens June 9th Want the discount? | Oklahoma City, OK
ASK Workshopper
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Jerry Bennett is a full time comic book artist, illustrator and art director currently drawing GLAMORELLA'S DAUGHTER Literati Press Comics, and both writing & illustrating his own graphic novels. He was the 2018-19 Paseo Arts Association artist in residence at the historic Skirvin Hilton teaching the comic art process and creating gallery comic art. He recently finished the 2021-22 Artist in Residence at the USAO, where he taught illustration and comics. Jerry is the Global U.S. Illustrator Coordinator for the Society of Children's Books Writers and Illustrators. Jerry is represented by Mark Gottlieb of Trident Media Group. |
ASK RESOURCE LIBRARY
ASK Workshop
Navigating Artist Funding | May 2025 Interdisciplinary artist Naima Lowe shares her real-world experiences with grants, fellowships, and artist funding—offering insight into local, regional, and national opportunities, and thoughtful strategies for approaching the application process. |
ASK Workshop Exhibition Ready | Mar 2025 Workshoppers Theresa Hultberg and Whitney Batres teach easy ways to prepare yourself and your artwork for your upcoming exhibition! Explore everything from framing and installation hardware all the way to business cards! |
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ASK Workshop Application Ready | Oct 2024 OVAC Staff and MOMENTUM Guest Curator, Narciso Argüelles, discuss essential topics, including: crafting artist statements, drafting project proposals, mastering artwork photography, as well as upcoming OVAC opportunities such as our MOMENTUM exhibition. |
ASK Panel Equitable Applications & Pay | Aug 2024 Watch a panel discussion from panelists, Leondre Lattimore, JP Morrison Lans, Debra Martin-Barber and Gregg Standridge on how both artists and facilitators can learn about examining equitable and non-equitable practices in grant applications, artist calls, and other opportunities. Moderated by fancy royce. |
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