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09-19-2007, 10:45 AM
It's the time of year again for 12x12. For those of you who have never attended you are missing one of OKC's hippest art events.
Small Art Makes a Big Impact
Works by More Than 150 Oklahoma Artists Support the Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition
Over 150 Oklahoma artists are doing big things in one square foot for the upcoming 12x12 Art Show & Sale, scheduled for September 29, 2007 at 7pm at the Fred Jones Industries Building, 900 W. Main in downtown Oklahoma City. Presented by the Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition (OVAC), the much anticipated annual event will raise vital funds for artists in Oklahoma.
Now in its 18th year, the 12x12 Art Show & Sale will provide not only an evening of art by some of Oklahoma’s finest artists, live music, delectable food and fun, but also an excellent opportunity for art lovers to begin or grow their art collection. 154 Oklahoma artists will be featured this year and viewers will find a variety of styles and media including painting, sculpture, photography, jewelry, drawing, ceramics and more. Each artist will submit one piece which must conform to the dimensions of twelve by twelve inches.
The art in the exhibition is sold in a silent and blind auction, meaning bidders won’t know what others have bid. New to the event this year will be a Buy It Now option for those artworks that you just can’t risk losing! Funds raised from the sale of art will support OVAC programs such as curated exhibitions, grants, professional development workshops, young artist events and crucial publications.
The 2006 12x12 raised over $45,000 through sponsorships and art sales with more than 700 in attendance. This year, the headline sponsor for the event is Chesapeake Energy Corporation. Other major sponsors include Southwestern Bank & Stationery Supplies, Raydon Exploration, Inc., John and Maxine Belger Foundation and Richard Pearson. The Volunteer Chairs of the 12x12 committee are Carl Shortt and Suzanne Mitchell.
To get a preview of some of the art that will be displayed, visit the gallery in the lobby of Leadership Square, 211 N. Robinson, September 5-21. To see the exhibition in its entirety, though, art lovers will have to attend the one-night only event.
Tickets to the 12x12 Art Show & Sale will be available by phone at 405-232-6991 or at the following ticket outlets:
Dr. Tami Ross, optometrist, in Leadership Square, 211 N. Robinson, OKC
Full Circle Bookstore, 50 Penn Place, OKC
dk Salon, 13917 N. May Ave, Edmond
The Pilates Body, 7630 N. Western Ave., OKC
Guestroom Records, 3701 N. Western Ave., OKC and 125 E. Main St., Norman
New Leaf Floral, 9219 N. Penn Ave., OKC
Tickets are $24 in advance and $30 at the door. Dress for the party is evening casual and drinks will be served from a cash bar.
For more information, please call OVAC at 405-232-6991.
http://www.ovac-ok.org/12x12logosm.jpg
OVAC -12 x 12 (http://www.ovac-ok.org/upcoming12x12.html) Buy tickets here.........
Small Art Makes a Big Impact
Works by More Than 150 Oklahoma Artists Support the Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition
Over 150 Oklahoma artists are doing big things in one square foot for the upcoming 12x12 Art Show & Sale, scheduled for September 29, 2007 at 7pm at the Fred Jones Industries Building, 900 W. Main in downtown Oklahoma City. Presented by the Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition (OVAC), the much anticipated annual event will raise vital funds for artists in Oklahoma.
Now in its 18th year, the 12x12 Art Show & Sale will provide not only an evening of art by some of Oklahoma’s finest artists, live music, delectable food and fun, but also an excellent opportunity for art lovers to begin or grow their art collection. 154 Oklahoma artists will be featured this year and viewers will find a variety of styles and media including painting, sculpture, photography, jewelry, drawing, ceramics and more. Each artist will submit one piece which must conform to the dimensions of twelve by twelve inches.
The art in the exhibition is sold in a silent and blind auction, meaning bidders won’t know what others have bid. New to the event this year will be a Buy It Now option for those artworks that you just can’t risk losing! Funds raised from the sale of art will support OVAC programs such as curated exhibitions, grants, professional development workshops, young artist events and crucial publications.
The 2006 12x12 raised over $45,000 through sponsorships and art sales with more than 700 in attendance. This year, the headline sponsor for the event is Chesapeake Energy Corporation. Other major sponsors include Southwestern Bank & Stationery Supplies, Raydon Exploration, Inc., John and Maxine Belger Foundation and Richard Pearson. The Volunteer Chairs of the 12x12 committee are Carl Shortt and Suzanne Mitchell.
To get a preview of some of the art that will be displayed, visit the gallery in the lobby of Leadership Square, 211 N. Robinson, September 5-21. To see the exhibition in its entirety, though, art lovers will have to attend the one-night only event.
Tickets to the 12x12 Art Show & Sale will be available by phone at 405-232-6991 or at the following ticket outlets:
Dr. Tami Ross, optometrist, in Leadership Square, 211 N. Robinson, OKC
Full Circle Bookstore, 50 Penn Place, OKC
dk Salon, 13917 N. May Ave, Edmond
The Pilates Body, 7630 N. Western Ave., OKC
Guestroom Records, 3701 N. Western Ave., OKC and 125 E. Main St., Norman
New Leaf Floral, 9219 N. Penn Ave., OKC
Tickets are $24 in advance and $30 at the door. Dress for the party is evening casual and drinks will be served from a cash bar.
For more information, please call OVAC at 405-232-6991.
http://www.ovac-ok.org/12x12logosm.jpg
OVAC -12 x 12 (http://www.ovac-ok.org/upcoming12x12.html) Buy tickets here.........