MOMENTUM 2025: CALL FOR GENERAL SURVEY ARTISTS
Oklahoma artists ages 18-30 are invited to submit artwork to the Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition’s (OVAC) interactive, multi-disciplinary art event MOMENTUM.
ELIGIBILITY:
MOMENTUM is open to artists ages 18-30 who live and work in Oklahoma, or who have a permanent address in Oklahoma. Performance artists, filmmakers, installation, 2D, and 3D artists are all encouraged to. Submissions must have been created in the last two years and may not have been exhibited in previous MOMENTUM exhibitions.
Applicants must be OVAC members to apply. Membership benefits include access to OVAC's members' only resources, inclusion in OVAC's online Artist Gallery, discount for ASK workshops, entry fees waived for OVAC opportunities, and more. Student memberships are $25 per year and individual memberships are $45 per year. Join OVAC today.
SUBMISSIONS:
Applicants may submit up to three works to be considered for MOMENTUM (e.g., if you submit one performance art proposal, you could also submit two paintings)
2D or 3D Art: You may include up to two images of each piece you are submitting. Please only submit a second image if you need to show an additional view or detail.
Did you know OVAC offers a monthly Photography Studio for artists? Click here to learn more and sign up.
Performance Art: Submit a brief, written proposal describing the performance, including length and preferred performance space. Include any support materials to illustrate your proposal, such as images of past performances, sketches, videos, etc. Any special equipment must be provided by the artist.
Installations: Submit a brief, written proposal for installations. Include any support materials to illustrate your proposal, such as images of past related artworks, sketches, etc. Any special equipment must be provided by the artist.
Film/Video: Submit a URL that links directly to the video. Include a brief written summary of the video including length. Short films are preferred. Artist must provide equipment for screening all film/video works.
Label all uploaded documents and images with your Last name and the Artwork Title with no special characters of spaces in the file names. (Ex: SmithUntitled1) Images must be jpegs.
TIMELINE:
Oct 1 - General Survey Applications Open
Jan 4 - General Survey Applications Due
Jan 31 - General Survey Artists Announced
April 4-5 - MOMENTUM at The Yale Theater in Oklahoma City
AWARDS:
Cash prizes may be selected for $400 Curator’s Choice and $200 Emerging Curator Choice awards. Additionally, a $200 Viewer’s Choice Award is voted by the audience during the event. Artists selected for awards will be notified during the event.
OTHER DETAILS:
OVAC is not responsible, at any time, for the loss, damage, or theft of artwork. Artists are encouraged to carry their own insurance policies. Submission of artwork constitutes an agreement on the part of the artist to the conditions set forth in this prospectus and shall further include permission to reproduce work for publication. Selected artwork must come presentation ready (i.e., framed with wire or d-rings, ready-to-display). Curators reserve the right to refuse works that differ from those submitted or are deemed not presentation-ready. Artists are responsible for the delivery and post-event pick-up of their work. OVAC will retain a 30% commission on all works sold at the event.
Late or incomplete entries will not be accepted.
QUESTIONS:
Questions are encouraged! Please contact ariana@ovac-ok.org.
MOMENTUM 2025: SPOTLIGHT ARTISTS
The Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition seeks project proposals from Oklahoma artists ages 18-30 for MOMENTUM 2025 Spotlight Artists projects. MOMENTUM is an interactive, multidisciplinary art event. Three MOMENTUM Spotlight Artists will be selected to receive curatorial guidance to create a new project or body of work that debuts at MOMENTUM 2025, April 4-5 at The Yale Theater in Oklahoma City.
ELIGIBILITY:
MOMENTUM Spotlight is open to artists ages 18-30 who live and work in Oklahoma, or who have a permanent address in Oklahoma. Performance artists, filmmakers, installation, 2D, and 3D artists are all encouraged. Past MOMENTUM Spotlight artists are ineligible to apply.
Applicants must be current OVAC members to apply. Membership benefits include access to OVAC's members' only resources, inclusion in OVAC's online Artist Gallery, discount for Artist Survival Kit (ASK) workshops, entry fees waived for OVAC opportunities, and more. Student memberships are $25 per year and individual memberships are $45 per year. Join OVAC today.
Artists must be available for the installation and exhibition of their work.
HONORARIA:
Three MOMENTUM Spotlight Artists will be selected to receive curatorial guidance to create a new project or body of work that debuts at MOMENTUM 2025, April 4-5 at The Yale Theater in Oklahoma City. Spotlight Artists will receive a $1,000 honorarium for the creation of their projects.
AWARDS:
Cash prizes may be selected for $400 Curator’s Choice and $200 Emerging Curator's Choice awards. Additionally, a $200 Viewer’s Choice Award is voted by the audience during the event. Artists selected for awards will be notified during the event.
TIMELINE:
Oct 1 - Spotlight Proposal Applications open
Nov 5 - Spotlight Proposals Applications due
Nov 30 - Spotlight Artists Notified
Early-Mid Dec – Spotlight orientation via Zoom with Guest Curator, Emerging Curator, Spotlight Artists, and OVAC Staff. Exact Date and Time TBD
Jan-Mar - Studio visits and feedback from Curator and Emerging Curator
April 2-3 - MOMENTUM Installation
April 4-5 – MOMENTUM at The Yale Theater in Oklahoma City
PROPOSALS MUST INCLUDE:
Title and Description of the proposed project, no more than 500 words. The description should give as much information as possible within the word limit to explain the concept of the work and how you will complete it.
Artist Statement, no more than 500 words in third person format. Describe yourself and your artistic practice and how it relates to your current/past body of work and the work you hope to create.
Resume/CV
5–10 images of past work and/or up to 5-minute samples of time-based artwork. Images must be jpegs. Please label with last name and number corresponding to the image list. (e.g., Smith01.jpg, Smith02.jpg, Smith03.jpg…) Image sheet info must include title, medium, year created, and dimensions. Or, write a brief description of samples for time-based artwork.
Did you know OVAC offers a monthly Photography Studio for artists? Click here to learn more and sign up.
Late or incomplete entries will not be accepted.
OTHER DETAILS:
OVAC is not responsible, at any time, for the loss, damage or theft of artwork. Artists are encouraged to carry their own insurance policies. Submission of artwork constitutes an agreement on the part of the artist to the conditions set forth in this prospectus and shall further include permission to reproduce work for publication. Selected artwork must come presentation ready (i.e., framed with wire or d-rings, ready-to-display). Curators reserve the right to refuse works that differ from those submitted or are deemed not presentation-ready. Artists are responsible for the delivery and post-event pick-up of materials. OVAC will retain a 30% commission on all works sold at the event.
QUESTIONS For questions, please contact ariana@ovac-ok.org.
MOMENTUM 2025: EMERGING CURATOR APPLICATION
The Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition seeks an Emerging Curator for MOMENTUM 2025. MOMENTUM is an interactive, multidisciplinary art event highlighting artists ages 18-30 in a juried exhibition. The Emerging Curator will work in mentorship with the Guest Curator to select and work with Spotlight Artists as they create their artwork, write a curatorial statement, and assist with jurying the General Survey exhibition. The Guest and Emerging Curators will schedule monthly meetings and communication with the Spotlight Artists to discuss their concepts and see progress and may asked to write about the artists' work and/or speak about the work during the exhibition. The Emerging Curator must be available during the preparation for and installation of the exhibition
ELIGIBILITY:
Applicants must be Oklahoma residents at the time of application and through the installation of the exhibition. Previous curatorial experience is helpful, but not required. Applicants may be of any age over 18. Past MOMENTUM Emerging Curators are not eligible, however previous applicants are encouraged to resubmit. The Guest Curator will select the Emerging Curator based on promise as an active curator, passion for emerging artists, and compatibility with the Guest Curator.
Curator applicants must be OVAC members to apply. Membership benefits include access to OVAC's members' only resources, inclusion in OVAC's online Artist Gallery, discount for ASK workshops, entry fees waived for OVAC opportunities, and more. Student memberships are $25 per year and individual memberships are $45 per year. Join OVAC today.
APPLICATION MATERIALS:
Applications must include a Cover Letter and a current version of your Resume/CV. Cover Letters should outline your background in the arts and/or any curatorial projects you have or are currently working on. Explain your interest in being a part of MOMENTUM, any relevant experience in curatorial work plus how this project will affect your future aspirations.
Late or incomplete entries will not be accepted.
HONORARIUM:
The Emerging Curator will receive a $750 honorarium.
TIMELINE:
Oct 1 - Emerging Curator Applications Open
Nov 1 - Emerging Curator Applications Due
Nov 5 - Spotlight Artists Applications Due
Nov 25 - Guest and Emerging Curators select Spotlight Artists selections to OVAC.
Nov 30 - Spotlight Artists Notified
Early-Mid Dec - Spotlight Artist Orientation via Zoom with Guest Curator, Emerging Curator, Spotlight Artists, and OVAC Staff. Exact Date and Time TBD.
Jan-Mar - Monthly check-ins with Curator, Emerging Curator, and Spotlight Artists Jan. 4 – General Survey Applications Due
Jan 24 - Curator and Emerging Curator Deadline for General Survey Selections
Jan 31 - General Survey Artists Notified
Apr 2-3 - MOMENTUM Install
Apr 4-5 - MOMENTUM at The Yale Theater in Oklahoma City
Note: Dates may be subject to change.
QUESTIONS Questions are encouraged! Please contact ariana@ovac-ok.org.
GRANTS FOR ARTISTS: call for applications
The Grants for Artists program fosters Oklahoma’s visual artistic creative excellence. The grants committee supports the mission of OVAC and scores submissions based on the merit of each application according to the pertinent grant category and its associated criteria.Grants for Artists help individual Oklahoma artists create visual art for public presentation, develop their professional practices, and lead community projects.Grants are open to artists working in visual-based mediums, curation, and art writing.
Applications are reviewed twice throughout the year and are due by 11:59 pm on October 15th or March 15th.
Creative Projects grants fund up to $1500 and are for creating new work that will culminate in a public event focused on artist’s own work. Applications are evaluated by measuring career altering potential, quality of work, concept, and ability to complete project.
ELIGIBILITY
Eligible artists must be 21 years or older, not currently enrolled in a BFA or MFA program, Oklahoma residents, and must not have received grant funding from OVAC within the past year.
APPLICATION COMPONENTS:
__Completed application form below
__Artist Resume/CV
__Artist/Writer/Curator Statement (250 words)
__10-15 Artwork samples or URL for video artwork (work samples can include artwork, sketches or concept drawing, writing samples, documentation of curatorial projects, or other relevant work). Please keep video samples limited to 3-5 minutes)
__Artwork sample list (to identify your images)
__Sketches or concept drawing (optional but encouraged)
__Balanced Budget (income = expenses)
__Timeline identifying major milestones to completion
__Secured or potential venues
TIMELINE
- Applications must be received by March 15th or October 15th
- Committee will review applications following the deadline
- You will be notified of our decision within 4 weeks of the deadline
- Accepted applicants will receive payment approximately 2 weeks after being notified and submitting paperwork
- Grant projects must occur after grant is awarded and within one year of receiving grant funds
QUESTIONS:
Questions are encouraged! Please contact ariana@ovac-ok.org.
GRANTS FOR ARTISTS: call for applications
The Grants for Artists program fosters Oklahoma’s visual artistic creative excellence. The grants committee supports the mission of OVAC and scores submissions based on the merit of each application according to the pertinent grant category and its associated criteria.Grants for Artists help individual Oklahoma artists create visual art for public presentation, develop their professional practices, and lead community projects.Grants are open to artists working in visual-based mediums, curation, and art writing.
Applications are reviewed twice throughout the year and are due by 11:59 pm on October 15th or March 15th.
Community / Artist Partnership grants fund up to $1500 and are for initiating community-based projects leading to artwork creation. Applications are evaluated by measuring quality of work, community impact, concept, and ability to complete project.
ELIGIBILITY:
Eligible artists must be 21 years or older, not currently enrolled in a BFA or MFA program, Oklahoma residents, and must not have received grant funding from OVAC within the past year.
APPLICATIONS COMPONENTS:
__Completed application form below
__Artist Resume/CV
__Artist/Writer/Curator Statement (250 words)
__10-15 Artwork samples or URL for video artwork (work samples can include artwork, sketches or concept drawing, writing samples, documentation of curatorial projects, or other relevant work). Please keep video samples to 3-5 minutes.
__Artwork sample list (to identify your images)
__Sketches or concept drawing (optional but encouraged)
__Balanced Budget (income = expenses)
__Timeline identifying major milestones to completion
__Secured or potential venues
TIMELINE:
- Applications must be received by March 15th or October 15th
- Committee will review applications following the deadline
- You will be notified of our decision within 4 weeks of the deadline
- Accepted applicants will receive payment approximately 2 weeks after being notified and submitting paperwork
- Grant projects must occur after grant is awarded and within one year of receiving grant funds
QUESTIONS:
Questions are encouraged! Please contact ariana@ovac-ok.org.
GRANTS FOR ARTISTS: call for applications
The Grants for Artists program fosters Oklahoma’s visual artistic creative excellence. The grants committee supports the mission of OVAC and scores submissions based on the merit of each application according to the pertinent grant category and its associated criteria.Grants for Artists help individual Oklahoma artists create visual art for public presentation, develop their professional practices, and lead community projects.Grants are open to artists working in visual-based mediums, curation, and art writing.
Applications are reviewed three times throughout the year and are due by 11:59 pm on January 15th, or March 15th, or October 15th.
Education Assistance grants fund up to $500 and are for educational opportunities such as: conferences, residencies, studio workshops, or study trips and can includes travel fees. Applications are evaluated by measuring the quality of educational opportunity, potential impact on practice/career, ability to complete project, and relevance based on portfolio.
ELIGIBILITY:
Eligible artists must be 21 years or older, not currently enrolled in a BFA or MFA program, Oklahoma residents, and must not have received grant funding from OVAC within the past year.
APPLICATION COMPONENTS:
__Completed application form below
__Artist Resume or CV
__Artist/Writer/Curator Statement (250 words)
__5-10 Artwork samples or URL for video artwork. For video, include up to 3 minutes total
__Image list, and if applicable, include file name, medium, date, and dimensions
__Timeline identifying major milestones to completion
__Balanced Budget, meaning expenses are equal to income
TIMELINE:
- Applications must be received by January 15th, March 15th, or October 15th
- Committee will review applications following the deadline
- You will be notified of our decision within 4 weeks of the deadline
- Accepted applicants will receive payment approximately 2 weeks after being notified and submitting paperwork
- Grant projects must occur after grant is awarded and within one year of receiving grant funds
QUESTIONS:
Questions are encouraged! Please contact ariana@ovac-ok.org.
GRANTS FOR ARTISTS: call for applications
The Grants for Artists program fosters Oklahoma’s visual artistic creative excellence. The grants committee supports the mission of OVAC and scores submissions based on the merit of each application according to the pertinent grant category and its associated criteria.Grants for Artists help individual Oklahoma artists create visual art for public presentation, develop their professional practices, and lead community projects.Grants are open to artists working in visual-based mediums, curation, and art writing.
Applications are reviewed three times throughout the year and are due by 11:59 pm on January 15th, March 15th, or October 15th.
Professional Basics grants fund up to $500 and are for the essentials of an art practice such as quality artwork samples, display/framing, shipping, travel to professional events, website development, etc. Applications are evaluated by measuring the quality of the proposed project, ability to complete project, and relevance based on portfolio.
ELIGIBILITY:
Eligible artists must be 21 years or older, not currently enrolled in a BFA or MFA program, Oklahoma residents, and must not have received grant funding from OVAC within the past year.
APPLICATION COMPONENTS:
__Completed application form below
__Artist Resume or CV
__Artist/Writer/Curator Statement (250 words)
__5-10 Artwork samples or URL for video artwork. For video, include up to 3 minutes total
__Image list, and if applicable, include file name, medium, date, and dimensions
__Timeline identifying major milestones to completion
__Balanced Budget, meaning expenses are equal to income
__Secured or potential venues
TIMELINE:
- Applications must be received by January 15th, March 15th, or October 15th
- Committee will review applications following the deadline
- You will be notified of our decision within 4 weeks of the deadline
- Accepted applicants will receive payment approximately 2 weeks after being notified and submitting paperwork
- Grant projects must occur after grant is awarded and within one year of receiving grant funds
QUESTIONS:
Questions are encouraged! Please contact ariana@ovac-ok.org.
Do you have a large, public project you want to launch, but need some funds to make it happen? A fiscal sponsorship from OVAC allows you to use our 501(c)(3) status to solicit donations giving your donors the benefit of a tax receipt and allows you to apply for grants that require a 501(c)(3) status. After reviewing the FAQ below, reach out to us to see if your project qualifies!
FAQs:
What is fiscal sponsorship?
Fiscal sponsorship allows an individual or group to use OVAC’s 501(c)(3) status to solicit donations, giving the donors the benefit of receiving a tax receipt for their donation as it goes through OVAC. It also allows the individual or group to apply for some grants that require backing from a nonprofit organization.
What is the difference between a grant and fiscal sponsorship?
Fiscal sponsorship is not a funding program. Instead, it enables individual artists and artist-run organizations to use OVAC’s charitable 501(c)(3) status to raise tax-deductible money through grants and individual contributions.
Grants, on the other hand, are monetary awards to individuals.
What kind of projects qualify?
All projects must align with OVAC’s mission of supporting Oklahoma’s visual arts and artists and their power to enrich communities. Fiscal sponsorship is only for a specific project and is not intended to last indefinitely to support an artist’s career. Fiscally sponsored projects must benefit the public in some way. That could include a subject screening, exhibition, performance or talk, exploring an issue, or otherwise offering an opportunity for an underrepresented group of people. Because donations to fiscally sponsored projects are tax-deductible, projects must add value to the public sphere and not only benefit the artist’s private gain.
Can I keep an artist’s fee from the amount fundraised?
Yes, we believe in paying artists for their work! We expect for you to include an artist’s fee in your budget. As a guideline, project managers generally don’t get paid more than 20% of the budget, yet it varies from project to project.
Is there a cost?
All applicants must be a current OVAC member. OVAC retains a 4% administration fee of the funds raised.
Will OVAC fundraise for me?
No, but we will promote your project on social media to help build awareness.
Does OVAC have any creative control over the project?
No. Projects that are fiscally sponsored by OVAC are considered independent contractors and retain their own identity. Project directors retain creative control and ownership of their project/organization.
Do I have to have a US Social Security number or be incorporated in the US to join OVAC Fiscal Sponsorship?
Yes. you must have a social security number or be incorporated as an LLC or corporation in the US.
Do I have to live in Oklahoma?
Yes, you must be a current Oklahoma resident and the public presentation of the project must take place in Oklahoma.
Who decides if my application is accepted?
A committee of OVAC board members carefully reviews each application for mission alignment, quality of the proposal and project, and feasibility of the project.
Can I talk to someone at OVAC before I apply?
Of course! Call us at 405-879-2400 or email Rebecca Kinslow at Director@ovac-ok.org.
Requirements to Apply:
Applications must include the following:
- Project description
- Project budget with both income and expenses
- Resume/CV of key participants
- 10 Work samples (preferably jpegs) or URL for film/video artwork with descriptions
- Artwork sample list
- Letter of support (if applicable)
For questions, contact Rebecca Kinslow at (405) 879-2400 Ex. 4 or Director@ovac-ok.org.