Allied Arts Blog

Congressional Art Competition

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 16:36:00 GMT

Do you know a talented high school visual artist who would love to have their artwork displayed at the US Capitol?

Each spring, the Congressional Institute sponsors a nationwide high school visual art competition to recognize and encourage artistic talent in the nation and in each congressional district. The competition provides an opportunity for members of Congress to encourage and recognize the artistic talents of their young constituents.

The 5th Congressional Distrcit of Oklahoma is excited to be participating in this contest to help promote the arts in central Oklahoma. The contest is open to high school students in Oklahoma's 5th Congressional District*, and the district's theme for this year's contest is "Oklahoma". Submissions must be original work and two-demensional, and all submissions must be received along with the form by Friday, April 27.

The winning entry will be displayed at the US Capitol for one year, and the winner will be recognized at an annual awards ceremony in Washington, D.C. with airfare provided for the student artist and one guest.

Click here for more information on the contest and more detailed rules and guidelines.

Good luck!

*Exceptions are made where 7th and 8th grade are in teh same building as 9th and 10th.

Kicking off another great year

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 18:20:00 GMT

Well, we're at it again! We kicked off our annual fundraising efforts on Tuesday night with 350 of our great donors, volunteers and friends. This year our goal is to raise $3 MILLION - more than EVER - for the arts in Central Oklahoma, and we're really excited about what those funds could mean for our cultural community. Think about it...

$25 admits FIVE high school students to see a play.
$50 exposes TEN elementary students to their first orchestra concert.
$180 provides as at-risk student with TWO semesters of dance instruction.
$250 offsets the costs for an ENTIRE classroom to tour an art museum.

Even $5 goes a long way, and your ONE gift supports TWENTY of Central Oklahoma's oustanding arts organizations ensuring an exciting and thriving cultural community for all of us.

Our theme this year is "I Heart the Arts" and we're encouraging everyone to think of all the ways and reasons you love the arts. Do you love listening to the radio on your way to work each day?...Seeing the masterpieces your kids create at school taped to the refrigerator door?... Dancing to the music at a Thunder game? Or maybe it's your favorite movie, video game, dress, building, book or play. ALL of these things are impacted by the arts. So...Why do you "Heart the Arts"? Tell us! Or join us on Twitter @AlliedArtsOKC and use #HeartTheArts. Or visit us at www.AlliedArtsOKC.com to make a donation.

We're so thankful. Thanks to everyone that joined us for the celebration on Tuesday! Thanks to the Oklahoma City Philharmonic, the OK City Chorus, Campell Walker Fields and Eddie Walker, and Oklahoma Children's Theater for your beautiful performances! And thanks to everyone that is working hard to make this year a success! This isn't possible without you.

Campaign co-chairs, Tricia Everest and James Pickel, with 2012 Honorary Chairs Bob & Jeaneen Naifeh and Barry & Becky Switzer. Great campaign leadership for 2012!

Check back here for more on this fella's performance. Outstanding job by Campbell Walker Fields!

Cyber Monday 2011

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 20:52:00 GMT

Are you online looking for some great Cyber Monday deals today? Well, you should skip over to the Allied Arts web site and check out the best deal in town - the OKCityCard! You can give online and, in return, you'll receive savings that are good for an entire year.

The OKCityCard is Central Oklahoma's premier entertainment discount card. With more than 200 locally-owned businesses participating, the OKCityCard helps you save hundreds on all kinds of things. Whether you're eating out, heading to the theater, taking in a museum, shopping your favorite boutique or cheering on your beloved OKC Thunder (the season's starting soon - hooray!), you'll save money with your OKCityCard. You get all of this for a donation of only $50.

What does your donation do? It makes a big impact in the lives of thousands of Oklahomans. Your one gift reaches a variety of arts and cultural organizations in Central Oklahoma, and we all benefit from the programs they provide to enhance our quality of life. Now that's getting some bang for your buck!

I hope you'll make the OKCityCard your best Cyber Monday find. Treat yourself to savings, or spread the love and give one as a gift this holiday season. You'll save big and make an even bigger difference.

See a complete list of OKCityCard partners and discounts or make your donation now at www.OKCityCard.com.

Friday Fun-Day - November 18

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 19:32:00 GMT

Cats, puppets, pastries and toys – sounds like our member agencies and OKCityCard partners have a fun line-up of events this weekend!

REVOLVE Three Artists, Three Colleagues, Three Friends
- Individual Artists of Oklahoma (IAO)
http://www.iaogallery.org/

In Your Face
Opening reception Friday
- Individual Artists of Oklahoma (IAO)
http://www.iaogallery.org/

Cats
- Lyric Theatre Thelma Gaylord Academy
http://lyrictheatreokc.com

Kids at Heart: Art Exhibition & Toy Drive
- Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art
http://www.mgmoa.org/

Faded Elegance: Photographs of Havana by Michael Eastman
- Oklahoma City Museum of Art
http://www.okcmoa.com/
2-for-1 admission with OKCityCard

Poodles & Pastries (And Other Important Matters): New Paintings by Franco Mondini-Ruiz
- Oklahoma City Museum of Art
http://www.okcmoa.com/
2-for-1 admission with OKCityCard

FILM: Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey
- Oklahoma City Museum of Art
http://www.okcmoa.com/
2-for-1 admission with OKCityCard

Mozart & Mahler
- Oklahoma City Philharmonic
http://okcphilharmonic.org/

OKCityCard Events

Hamlet
@Reduxion Theatre
http://reduxiontheatre.com/
20% off admission with OKCityCard

Arts Events - Halloween Style

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 21:43:00 GMT

Fall is here and it’s already Halloween weekend. Get ready for some spooky, artsy fun!

Dark Matters
- Carpenter Square Theatre
http://carpentersquare.com/
2-for-1 admission with OKCityCard

Extreme Championship Poetry
- Individual Artists of Oklahoma (IAO)
http://www.iaogallery.org/

Beneath the Surface
Featuring Gayle Curry, Natalie Friedman, Janice Mathews-Gordon, and Diana J Smith
- Individual Artists of Oklahoma (IAO)
http://www.iaogallery.org/

Tests, Quests and Transformation: The Work of Ryan Pack
- Individual Artists of Oklahoma (IAO)
http://www.iaogallery.org/

Altar Boyz
- Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma
http://lyrictheatreokc.com
2-for-1 admission with OKCityCard to select performances - give them a call at 405-524-9312 before you head to the show to get the details.

Faded Elegance: Photographs of Havana by Michael Eastman
- Oklahoma City Museum of Art
http://www.okcmoa.com/
2-for-1 admission with OKCityCard

Poodles & Pastries (And Other Important Matters): New Paintings by Franco Mondini-Ruiz
- Oklahoma City Museum of Art
http://www.okcmoa.com/
2-for-1 admission with OKCityCard

FILM: HI-DEF HITCH
Alfred Hitchcock in high definition – perfect for Halloween weekend!
- Oklahoma City Museum of Art
http://www.okcmoa.com/
2-for-1 admission with OKCityCard

Mysterioso: Music, Magic & Mayhem
- Oklahoma City Philharmonic
http://okcphilharmonic.org/

Upcoming Events – It’s never too early to start planning for next week… especially when the events are this good!

Film Night: OT: Our Town
Thursday, Nov. 3rd
- City Arts Center
http://cityartscenter.org/

Ben Folds with the Oklahoma City Philharmonic
Thursday, Nov. 3rd
- Oklahoma City Philharmonic
http://okcphilharmonic.org/

The Girlie Show
Friday & Saturday, Nov. 4th and 5th
Get 2-for-1 admission to the show on Saturday with your OKCityCard!
http://www.thegirlieshow.net/

Friday Fun-Day - October 21st

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 16:39:00 GMT

It’s Friday and time for fun! Check out all of the exciting events happening in our arts community.

Dark Matters
- Carpenter Square Theatre
http://carpentersquare.com/
2-for-1 admission with OKCityCard

Drive By Press
- City Arts Center
http://cityartscenter.org/

Beneath the Surface
Featuring Gayle Curry, Natalie Friedman, Janice Mathews-Gordon, and Diana J Smith
- Individual Artists of Oklahoma (IAO)
http://www.iaogallery.org/

Tests, Quests and Transformation: The Work of Ryan Pack
- Individual Artists of Oklahoma (IAO)
http://www.iaogallery.org/

Altar Boyz
- Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma
http://lyrictheatreokc.com
2-for-1 admission with OKCityCard to select performances - give them a call at 405-524-9312 before you head to the show to get the details.

Magical Mystery Masks: The Art of G. Patrick Riley
LAST WEEKEND!
- Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art
http://mgmoa.org/
2-for-1 admission with OKCityCard

Coppelia
- Oklahoma City Ballet
http://okcballet.com/
Buy one admission, get one half off with OKCityCard

Action-Packed Arts Weekend

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 21:01:00 GMT

So sorry for the short delay in this Ticket Thursday post. I’m sure you’re on the edge of your seat waiting to find out what kind of arts activities you can take in this weekend! Well, the wait is over. And – by the looks of all of the awesome events going on this weekend – it was worth it.

Dark Matters
- Carpenter Square Theatre
http://carpentersquare.com/
2-for-1 admission with OKCityCard

Beneath the Surface
Featuring Gayle Curry, Natalie Friedman, Janice Mathews-Gordon, and Diana J Smith
- Individual Artists of Oklahoma (IAO)
http://www.iaogallery.org/

Tests, Quests and Transformation: The Work of Ryan Pack
- Individual Artists of Oklahoma (IAO)
http://www.iaogallery.org/

Altar Boyz
- Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma
http://lyrictheatreokc.com
2-for-1 admission with OKCityCard to select performances - give them a call at 405-524-9312 before you head to the show to get the details.

Magical Mystery Masks: The Art of G. Patrick Riley
- Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art
http://mgmoa.org/
2-for-1 admission with OKCityCard

A Pinch of SALT
- OK City Chorus
http://www.okcity.org/
2-for-1 admission with OKCityCard

The Ugly Duckling
- Oklahoma Children’s Theatre

http://oklahomachildrenstheatre.org/

2-for-1 admission with OKCityCard

Faded Elegance: Photographs of Havana by Michael Eastman
- Oklahoma City Museum of Art
http://www.okcmoa.com/
2-for-1 admission with OKCityCard

Poodles & Pastries (And Other Important Matters): New Paintings by Franco Mondini-Ruiz
- Oklahoma City Museum of Art
http://www.okcmoa.com/
2-for-1 admission with OKCityCard

FILM: The Mill & The Cross
- Oklahoma City Museum of Art
http://www.okcmoa.com/
2-for-1 admission with OKCityCard

Passages
LAST WEEKEND
- Oklahoma City Museum of Art
http://www.okcmoa.com/
*Please note that the OKCityCard offer is NOT valid for admission to Passages

Two Aspects of Romanticism
Jon Kimura Parker plays Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto #3
- Oklahoma City Philharmonic
http://okcphilharmonic.org

Macbeth
- Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park and Oklahoma City University Theatre
http://www.oklahomashakespeare.com/
2-for-1 admission with OKCityCard

And, there’s more! You can see lots of our member agencies perform this Saturday at Festival on the Green, the official grand reopening of the Myriad Gardens. Come see the beautiful renovations that have been done to the gardens and enjoy activities for the whole family. Find a schedule of events here:
http://www.okcfestivalonthegreen.com/.

OKCityCard Events

LIVE on the Plaza
Tonight! Support your local arts scene and visit our OKCityCard partners Collected Thread and wild.flower. Stop in and catch Altar Boyz at Lyric Theatre while you’re there!
http://plazadistrict.wordpress.com/live-on-the-plaza/

How great does this show look? I can't wait to see Altar Boyz! I hear it will take me back to my *NSYNC days...

A Pinch of SALT

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 22:14:00 GMT

One of the top a cappella vocal groups in the world will make a rare US appearance in Oklahoma City at 7:30 pm on Saturday, Oct. 15, 2011 when SALT joins the OK City Chorus for “A Pinch of Salt: Barbershop Harmony with a Swedish Flavor”. SALT, 2007 women’s international quartet champions from Sweden, has created a worldwide fan base by blending superior vocal talents with superb comedic timing.

The OK City Chorus, an Allied Arts member agency, also brings an impressive set of a cappella credentials to the table having won their five-state regional competition on 18 separate occasions and garnering a number of international medals.

“A Pinch of SALT” will be at the Yukon Fine Arts Center. General admission seating is $10 for children under 12 and $20 for adults. Preferred seating is $25 for all ages. Buy-one-get-one-free tickets are available for general admission tickets to those with an OK City Card from Allied Arts.

Tickets are available online at www.okcity.org or from any member of the OK City Chorus. The box office at the Yukon Fine Arts Center will open at 6:30 for sales of remaining tickets or standby seating. For more information, call 405-720-SING(7464) or visit http://okcity.org/events/upcoming-show.html.

Celebrate National Arts & Humanities Month!

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 14:19:00 GMT

October is National Arts & Humanities Month. Although Allied Arts and our blog readers celebrate the arts every day of the year, October is the month to commemorate the arts in a BIG way. In Oklahoma, the arts enrich our quality of life, enhance economic development efforts, and educate and inspire our youth in ways otherwise not possible.

The arts also define who we are. We are creative, diverse, energetic and meaningful.

We invite you to join us in celebrating National Arts & Humanities Month. Of course, you can keep visiting our blog and reading about the many ways the arts impacts our community. You can also celebrate by enrolling in an art class, visiting a local museum, seeing a play with your family or simply taking a look around to realize how the arts are integrated into everyday life.

We want to hear from you. Let us know how you are celebrating Arts & Humanities Month!

Ticket Thursday - October 6, 2011

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 21:56:00 GMT

This week flew by! It’s already time to check out the arts events that are happening this weekend. Enjoy fall and enjoy the arts!

21st Century Altarpieces by Rob Hansen
- Individual Artists of Oklahoma
http://iaogallery.org/

Specimens by Cathy Deuschle
- Individual Artists of Oklahoma
http://iaogallery.org/

Magical Mystery Masks: The Art of G. Patrick Riley
- Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art
http://mgmoa.org/
2-for-1 admission with OKCityCard

The Ugly Duckling
- Oklahoma Children’s Theatre
2-for-1 admission with OKCityCard
http://oklahomachildrenstheatre.org/

Cocktails on the Skyline
Tunes by Born in November
- Oklahoma City Museum of Art
http://www.okcmoa.com/

Faded Elegance: Photographs of Havana by Michael Eastman
- Oklahoma City Museum of Art
http://www.okcmoa.com/
2-for-1 admission with OKCityCard

Poodles & Pastries (And Other Important Matters): New Paintings by Franco Mondini-Ruiz
- Oklahoma City Museum of Art
http://www.okcmoa.com/
2-for-1 admission with OKCityCard

FILM: The Guard
- Oklahoma City Museum of Art
http://www.okcmoa.com/
2-for-1 admission with OKCityCard

Passages
Ends October 16!
- Oklahoma City Museum of Art
http://www.okcmoa.com/
*Please note that the OKCityCard offer is NOT valid for admission to Passages

Plan ahead!

Next Friday night is the Oklahoma City Museum of Art’s beer tasting event, ART on TAP. Tickets are selling quickly, so get yours now! You can find all the information about the event on the OKCMOA web site.

Move It!

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 21:27:00 GMT

Look out, downtown OKC! The Arts Council of Oklahoma City is rolling your way with a new program that will bring you free, daily arts programming.

Art Moves, Presented by Devon, will take place in various locations across the downtown area each day from noon to one. Be it an artist who is painting live, a singer, guitarist, or dancer, the Arts Council of Oklahoma City is delivering a quality art experience right to your door.

You don't have to wait long for this program to start - Monday is the first day! Make your way over to Leadership Square for a mask making demo by artist Patrick Riley. To find out where they're setting up shop during the rest of the month, check out the schedule at http://www.artscouncilokc.com/art-moves.

I hope you'll "move it" over to Art Moves, Presented by Devon, this Monday! See you at Leadership Square!

Ticket Thursday - September 29, 2011

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 22:04:00 GMT

It’s the weekend once again! What better way to spend it than with these arts events?

Member Agency Events

Latin Rhythms
Saturday Night – make it a date night with 2 tickets for $50!
- Canterbury Choral Society
http://canterburyokc.com/
2-for-1 admission with OKCityCard

21st Century Altarpieces by Rob Hansen
- Individual Artists of Oklahoma
http://iaogallery.org/

Specimens by Cathy Deuschle
- Individual Artists of Oklahoma
http://iaogallery.org/

Broadway Ball After Dark Event
Friday Night
- Lyric Theatre and Thelma Gaylord Academy
http://lyrictheatreokc.com/broadwayball/afterdark

Magical Mystery Masks: The Art of G. Patrick Riley
- Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art
http://mgmoa.org/
2-for-1 admission with OKCityCard

The Ugly Duckling
- Oklahoma Children’s Theatre

http://oklahomachildrenstheatre.org/

2-for-1 admission with OKCityCard

Cocktails on the Skyline
Tunes by Bruce Benson
- Oklahoma City Museum of Art
http://www.okcmoa.com/

Faded Elegance: Photographs of Havana by Michael Eastman
- Oklahoma City Museum of Art
http://www.okcmoa.com/
2-for-1 admission with OKCityCard

Poodles & Pastries (And Other Important Matters): New Paintings by Franco Mondini-Ruiz
- Oklahoma City Museum of Art
http://www.okcmoa.com/
2-for-1 admission with OKCityCard

FILM: Manhattan Short Film Festival
- Oklahoma City Museum of Art
http://www.okcmoa.com/
2-for-1 admission with OKCityCard

Passages
Ends October 16!
- Oklahoma City Museum of Art
http://www.okcmoa.com/
*Please note that the OKCityCard offer is NOT valid for admission to Passages

12 X 12 Art Fundraiser
Saturday Night
- Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition
http://ovac-ok.org/Events/events_12x12.cfm

Second Annual Spectacular Colored Pencil Art Show
- Science Museum Oklahoma
http://sciencemuseumok.org/

OKCityCard Events

The Last Night of Ballyhoo
- CityRep & TheatreOCU
http://cityrep.com/
2-for-1 admission with OKCityCard

And, listen up downtown OKC employees, the Arts Council of Oklahoma City’s new program Art Moves is coming to you next week. Presented by Devon Energy, Art Moves will provide you with your daily serving of art every day at lunchtime. Check out the schedule here: http://www.artscouncilokc.com/art-moves

Make it a Date Night

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 20:45:00 GMT

This weekend, make Saturday night a date night with Canterbury Choral Society. They're offering a special of two tickets for $50 to their performance of "Latin Rhythms" featuring guitarist Edgar Cruz and fiery flamenco dancer Shannon Calderon Primeau. In addition to these special guests, Canterbury will welcome the Norman North High School Chorale to join them for a "Side by Side" performance.

Spice up your weekend by taking Canterbury up on this special offer, and take the one you love out on the town. For more information on "Latin Rhythms," visit canterburyokc.com.

Ticket Thursday - September 22, 2011

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 22:03:00 GMT

Wow, there is so much to do this weekend! You better start planning now. Art exhibitions, performances, films and forums – there’s something for everyone!

Member Agency Events

Superior Donuts
- Carpenter Square Theatre
http://carpentersquare.com/
2-for-1 admission with OKCityCard

Extreme Championship Poetry
FRIDAY
- Individual Artists of Oklahoma
http://iaogallery.org/

IAO Presents IdeaLab Forum: ‘What’s Next?’
TUESDAY
- Individual Artists of Oklahoma
http://iaogallery.org/

21st Century Altarpieces by Rob Hansen
- Individual Artists of Oklahoma
http://iaogallery.org/

Specimens by Cathy Deuschle
- Individual Artists of Oklahoma
http://iaogallery.org/

Magical Mystery Masks: The Art of G. Patrick Riley
- Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art
http://mgmoa.org/
2-for-1 admission with OKCityCard

College Night & Cocktails on the Skyline
Tunes by Born in November
- Oklahoma City Museum of Art
http://www.okcmoa.com/

Faded Elegance: Photographs of Havanaby Michael Eastman
- Oklahoma City Museum of Art
http://www.okcmoa.com/
2-for-1 admission with OKCityCard

Poodles & Pastries (And Other Important Matters): New Paintings by Franco Mondini-Ruiz
- Oklahoma City Museum of Art
http://www.okcmoa.com/
2-for-1 admission with OKCityCard

FILM: Films from The Berlin School; Buck
- Oklahoma City Museum of Art
http://www.okcmoa.com/
2-for-1 admission with OKCityCard

Passages
- Oklahoma City Museum of Art
http://www.okcmoa.com/
*Please note that the OKCityCard offer is NOT valid for admission to Passages

Grand Opening Night with James Ehnes, Violin
- Oklahoma City Philharmonic
http://www.okcphilharmonic.org/

Second Annual Spectacular Colored Pencil Art Show
- Science Museum Oklahoma
http://sciencemuseumok.org/

OKCityCard Events

Jesus Christ Superstar
- TheatreOCU
TheatreOCU Brochure
2-for-1 admission with OKCityCard

The Last Night of Ballyhoo
- CityRep & TheatreOCU
http://cityrep.com/
2-for-1 admission with OKCityCard

Plan ahead! Go ahead and pick up your tickets for these events that are happening next week.

Latin Rhythms
Saturday, October 1st at the Civic Center Music Hall
Canterbury Choral Society’s season opener will be Saturday, October 1st.
http://www.canterburyokc.com/

Broadway Ball After Dark Event
Friday, September 30th at the Skirvin Hotel
Hosted by Lyric’s Understudies, this event is in conjunction with Lyric’s gala, Broadway Ball.
http://lyrictheatreokc.com/broadwayball/afterdark

12 X 12 Art Fundraiser
Saturday, October 1st at 50 Penn Place
http://ovac-ok.org/Events/events_12x12.cfm
2-for-1 admission with OKCityCard

Ticket Thursday - September 15, 2011

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 20:42:00 GMT

While it looks like we may get some much-needed rain this weekend, our arts groups have plenty of indoor activities that will be fun for you and your family. Get out there and enjoy!

Superior Donuts
- Carpenter Square Theatre
http://carpentersquare.com/
2-for-1 admission with OKCityCard

21st Century Altarpieces by Rob Hansen
- Individual Artists of Oklahoma
http://iaogallery.org/

Specimens by Cathy Deuschle
- Individual Artists of Oklahoma
http://iaogallery.org/

Magical Mystery Masks: The Art of G. Patrick Riley
- Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art
http://mgmoa.org/
2-for-1 admission with OKCityCard

Passages
- Oklahoma City Museum of Art
http://www.okcmoa.com/
*Please note that the OKCityCard offer is NOT valid for admission to Passages

Foodie Film Feastival
Celebrating the art of food on film with yummy giveaways at every film!
- Oklahoma City Museum of Art
http://www.okcmoa.com/see/films/

Second Annual Spectacular Colored Pencil Art Show
- Science Museum Oklahoma
http://sciencemuseumok.org/