The Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition (OVAC) will feature 3 Spotlight Artists and 53 Survey Artists in their annual Momentum Exhibition. In efforts to reach audiences safely at this time, Momentum 2021 will travel to two locations. Selected works for exhibition will be on display at MAINSITE in Norman from March 3-27, 2021, before traveling to Living Arts of Tulsa from April 2-23, 2021.
OVAC’s Momentum exhibition supports Oklahoma creatives aged 30 and under through financial backing, curatorial guidance, and professional development. With an environment created specifically for them, young artists gain experience, meet their audiences, and are exposed to the diverse artistic movements throughout the state. Learn more about this year’s artists, committee, and how you can support Momentum by visiting www.MomentumOklahoma.org.
Parker Schovanec - "Bleak"
“Momentum is a crucial program for Oklahoma’s young and emerging artists. For many of them, they are exhibiting and selling work for the first time. This equips them with the skills and experience to apply for more exhibition opportunities in the future,” says Krystle Brewer, OVAC’s executive director. “It is also a great platform to see who are Oklahoma’s next rising stars and to show our support early in their careers.”
The 2021 Guest Curator, Pablo Barrera, is Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center’s inaugural Curatorial Fellow, and the Emerging Curator is artist, writer, designer, and educator, Kristin Gentry. The curatorial team selected the Spotlight Artists from a highly competitive pool of submissions. Through Momentum Spotlight, the 3 selected artists receive an honorarium of $1000 each to create new artistic projects for Momentum. The Spotlight artists also receive three months of guidance from the guest and emerging curator, in efforts to refine their projects. The 2021 Spotlight Artists are Amber DuBoise-Shepherd (Shawnee), Andrea Duran-Cason (Norman), and Marium Rana (Tahlequah). In addition to the Momentum exhibitions, Spotlight Artists will have works on display at the 21c Museum Hotel in Oklahoma City from February 22nd-August 27th, 2021.
“Momentum is an opportunity to connect with creatives who have their own beautiful voices to share,” says Spotlight artist, Marium Rana. “It is a chance to connect to an audience and be grounded by our shared human experiences of solitude, togetherness, and longing."
Zane Wyatt - "Contrition III"
The Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition is thrilled to present Momentum free of charge for all visitors this year. If you are able, please consider donating to help OVAC cover the loss of ticket revenue. Giving to Momentum is investing in the creative future of Oklahoma. Funding awards for young artists, curatorial honoraria, and statewide outreach would not be possible without the help of our supporters.
If you require special accommodations to attend or participate in Momentum, contact Audrey Kominski at (405) 879-2400 Ex. 2.
Listed Below are the selected Survey Artists for Momentum 2021:
Rachel Adler, Oklahoma City
Dylan Albertson, Oklahoma City
Foster Atkinson, Oklahoma City
Emily Baker, Oklahoma City
Dimana Bazrbashi, Oklahoma City
Shannon Bell, Oklahoma City
Chelsea Boen, Midwest City
Liz Boudreaux, Oklahoma City
Emma Bunch, Edmond
Marissa Childers, Norman
Dayton Clark, Norman
Claire Dabney, Stillwater
Shyanne Dickey, Stillwater
Liz Dueck, Tulsa
Caleb Elliot, Norman
Jaiye Ferrell, Oklahoma City
Taylor Graham, Stillwater
Janae Grass, Tulsa
Kristina Haden, Oklahoma City
Henry Hadzeriga, Yukon
Erin Harris, Oklahoma City
Alex Hazel, Ada
Alyssa Howery, Norman
Theresa Hultberg, Oklahoma City
Lauren Hutson, Tulsa
Cable Jacobsen, Burns Flat
Lauren Kerr, Owasso
Tania Khouri, Norman
Katelynn Knick, Oklahoma City
Wesley Kramer, Norman
Ariana Leatherock, Oklahoma City
Shelby Mae, Oklahoma City
Gianna Martucci-Fink, Edmond
Isabella Messman-Kramer, Norman
Madison Moody, Midwest City
Dianna Morgan, Alva
David Morrison, Norman
Kayla Ohlmer, Tulsa
Duncan Payne, Oklahoma City
Lauren Rosenfelt, Norman
Parker Schovanec, Enid
Ashley Showalter, Norman
Virginia Sitzes, Oklahoma City
Kitra Smith, Midwest City
Isabel Stogner, Edmond
Jordan Tacker, Oklahoma City
Michael Takahata, Oklahoma City
Spenser Tracy, Oklahoma City
Sean Tyler, Tulsa
August vonHartizsch, Norman
Katrina Ward, Oklahoma City
Ariana Weir, Oklahoma City
Zane Wyatt, Stillwater
For 32 years as a nonprofit, OVAC has helped Oklahoma artists enrich the state. OVAC presents Momentum 2021 in partnership with MAINSITE in Norman and Living Arts of Tulsa. This program is supported by The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, National Endowment for the Arts, George Kaiser Family Foundation, Kirkpatrick Family Fund, and the Oklahoma Arts Council. OVAC is an Allied Arts member agency.
The Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition (OVAC) grows and develops Oklahoma’s visual arts community through education, promotion, connection, and funding. For more information regarding Momentum 2021 please visit: www.MomentumOklahoma.org.
Ariana Weir - "Ama and Grampa's House"