Committees. You are always welcome here. We held classes and programs online, and we increased outdoor programs when possible, Clements added. Sam is a juris doctorate candidate at the University of Oklahoma College of Law and the legal intern at the Oklahoma County Public Defenders Office, He is also a visual artist and until recently an English as a Second Language (ESL) teacher at U.S. Grant High School. The board of directors shall have the authority to fix the compensation of directors; and. Hui Cha Poos says she very much aligns with Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Centers mission to encourage artistic expression, its vision of a lifetime appreciation of art and its demonstration of modeling consistent inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility.. Leadership. No racism, sexism or any sort of -ism BOARD OF DIRECTORS; POWERS; NUMBER; QUALIFICATIONS; TERMS AND QUORUM; COMMITTEES; CLASSES OF DIRECTORS; NOT FOR PROFIT CORPORATIONS; RELIANCE UPON BOOKS; ACTION WITHOUT MEETING; ETC. Oklahoma Contemporary founder and chairman Christian Keesee (left) and artistic director Jeremiah Matthew Davis, Photo provided. Founders Day Davis has overseen forward-looking curatorial programming, including Ed Ruscha: OKLA, Chakaia Booker: Shaved Portions, Tatyana Fazlalizadeh: Oklahoma is Black, Jeffrey Gibson: Speak to Me and this springs John Newsom: Natures Course. As artistic director over the past six years, Jeremiah has grown in his role just as Oklahoma Contemporary has grown, said Board President Robert Clements. Photo provided. We are also creating the new position of deputy director. If you're interested in submitting a Letter to the Editor, click here. Oklahoma City, OK 73103 She co-led the placemaking initiative in Oklahoma Citys Plaza District as a community volunteer, small business owner and real estate developer. She also served on the Capital Campaign Cabinet to raise the $30 million needed to build the arts centers dream facility., Volunteerism has been an integral part of my life, Joan says. Phone: 405 951 0000 A majority of the total number of directors shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business unless the certificate of incorporation or the bylaws require a greater number. Except for references to committees and members of committees in subsection C of this section, every reference in this title to a committee of the board of directors or a member of a committee shall be deemed to include a reference to a subcommittee or member of a subcommittee. They reside northeast of Hunter. Were honored to have the Wiggins as part of our engaged community. The Board oversees five institutions including Oklahoma State University, Connors State College, . 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Friday - Sunday FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE I feel like there will be tremendous new talent identified, and I also believe that some people have been waiting in the wings to have those opportunities to step up and lead.". She has been honored with the following: chairman of Oklahoma Contemporarys Opening Gala, Allied Arts campaign co-chair and honorary campaign chair, Juliette Lowe Leadership Society honorary chair and luncheon co-chair, OCU Societies Women of Excellence Award and the Governors Arts Award. As Eddie departs, Jeremiah is the ideal person to assume the new director role. Arts organizations also help to define our city, its quality of life and its attractiveness as a place to live, work and play, Chuck says. Paseo Arts Association's 2022 Artist of the Year. SEND MAIL TO Oklahoma Contemporary P.O. Board. Phone: 405 951 0000 They are the joy of her life. Each director shall hold office until a successor is elected and qualified or until his or her earlier resignation or removal. 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Thursday Chairman | Christian Keesee | Chairman at Kirkpatrick Bank, President | Robert Clements | Executive Vice President at Clements Foods, Vice President | Melissa Scaramucci | Community Volunteer. person will not be tolerated. She has been recognized as one of Oklahomas Ladies in the News, a Rising Star of Oklahoma, twice recognized as one of the Journal Records Woman of the Year Fifty Make a Difference honorees as well as the Journal Records list of the Most Innovative Women and Most Influential Oklahomans, and one of The Friday Papers Oklahoma Citys Most Powerful Women. info@okcontemp.org, SEND MAIL TOOklahoma ContemporaryP.O. 0:41. Notifications from this discussion will be disabled. "In the fall of 2023, I turn 70 years old. The board of directors of a corporation shall consist of one or more members, each of whom shall be a natural person. The pandemic also has been a catalyst for Dolese, who has guided Arts Council OKC through numerous programming pivots while searching for new ways to support local artists and performers who were sidelined after the outbreak. Participation in a meeting pursuant to the provisions of this subsection shall constitute presence in person at the meeting. Phone: 405 951 0000 racist or sexually-oriented language. honoree 1-47 to Jan. 1, 2010, was held unconstitutional by the Oklahoma Supreme Court in the case of Weddington v. Henry, 202 P.3d 143, 2008 OK 102 (2009 . Phone: 405 951 0000 I remember coming to Oklahoma Contemporary when we needed space for RACE Dance shows in 2010, says Poos, a longtime dancer, artist, community member and Paseo Arts Association's 2022 Artist of the Year. Aimee Ahpeatone, LPC, LADC | Co-Founder and CEO of Mosaic Mental Health. serves on the board of directors for the Regional Food . The certificate of incorporation may confer upon holders of any class or series of stock the right to elect one or more directors who shall serve for the term, and have voting powers as shall be stated in the certificate of incorporation. Any such provision conferring greater or lesser voting power shall apply to voting in any committee, unless otherwise provided in the certificate of incorporation or bylaws. Financial Corporation: Services provided by BOKF, NA. Monday Wednesday, January 18, 2023, 1:30 p.m. - canceled After providing contemporary art experiences of all kinds for 30 years at the State Fairgrounds, these new, centrally located facilities dramatically increase Oklahoma Contemporarys capacity to meet growing demand for arts and culture across our city, state and region. Her goal is to develop collaboration between Oklahomas diverse sectors bio science, aerospace, tech, energy, manufacturing and more to foster new opportunities for entrepreneurship and innovation. Nov. 1, 1988; Laws 1998, c. 422, 4, eff. Boren currently serves on the Downtown Oklahoma City Partnership Board of Directors, NEOKC Renaissance Board of Directors, Oklahoma Contemporary Board of Trustees, Harold Hamm Diabetes Center Advisory Board, the State of Oklahoma Broadband Governing Board, and is a member of Oklahoma Women in Tech and Downtown Rotary. An Oklahoma native, Boren is passionate about supporting nonprofits in Oklahoma City and has served on several boards. With the talent of our staff, the commitment of our board and the support of our community, anything is possible, Davis said. see additional holidays, Visit us at Dilbeck was chosen for the post by a unanimous vote of the GuideStone Trustee Board on . Keep it Clean. That hire will have responsibility for administrative functions and support Jeremiah as he focuses on strategic and big-picture areas for Oklahoma Contemporary.. Susan was the Chair of the Greater Tulsa Association of Realtors Foundation for 2016 and 2017. A. Serving a community is an act of love and collaboration. In his new role, bringing the organization together under a single executive, Davis will work with the Board of Trustees and leadership staff to conceive, develop and oversee the artistic vision and strategic focus of Oklahoma Contemporary, according to the press release. Photo provided. Boren has practiced oil and gas litigation, served as the vice president of regulatory affairs for Cox Communications for the eastern half of the country, owned her own law firm and acted as the chief of the Utilities Regulation Unit for the Oklahoma Attorney Generals office. He is a veteran of more than 100 political campaigns, a founding advisor of Engage Learning (a STEM education platform through which thousands of central Oklahoma youth explore science in diverse ways) and an advisor for Factory Obscura. "What's really interesting to me about our local arts leaders is that many of them have far surpassed what the national averages are for holding onto those jobs. 11 NW 11th St. AND QUORUM; COMMITTEES; CLASSES OF DIRECTORS; NONSTOCK CORPORATIONS; RELIANCE UPON BOOKS; ACTION WITHOUT MEETING; ETC. Principal Officer Eddie Walker. Davis has continued and strengthened Oklahoma Contemporarys educational efforts through the launch of Studio School . He has collaborated with leading theatrical institutions, including Woodshed Collective, New York Theatre Workshop and St. Anns Warehouse, as a dramaturg, writer, consultant, producer and technical director. "We don't want to lose that institutional history of the organization. In addition, Robert Clements was sworn in as president. She also served on the Board of Directors for the Northeast Oklahoma Real Estate Systems Board. none. The board of trustees is embarking on a national search for a permanent artistic director, while Ryan Jolicoeur-Nye, who joined the company as rehearsal director last season, has been named acting artistic director. Leadership & Staff. He has also grown performance as a core part of Oklahoma Contemporarys mission, leading initiatives like the Art + Tech and Women in Performance series, and launching partnerships with RACE Dance Company, OKC Rep, Painted Sky Opera and Tulsas Fire in Little Africa. In this expanded role, I will double down on our mission to encourage artistic expression in all its forms. Hunter - District 1. Box 3062Oklahoma City, OK 73101. They are artists, educators, developers and entrepreneurs, and we look forward their contributions.. Our new facility is the pinnacle of the dreams and hard work of many who volunteer to enrich our own lives and those of our community.. New board members Paulette Black, Amy Ahpeatone, Derrick Ott and Sam Wargin. . It was a great evening and a great complement to the other activities of the Contemporary.. He is an active member of Oklahoma Contemporarys Development Committee. Fax: 405 951 0003 The board of directors may designate one or more committees consisting of one or more of the directors of the corporation. 1. Kim was recognized by The Journal Record as one of. Krystle Kaye, who has served as executive director of the Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition for nearly five years, announced earlier this month that she is stepping down as leader of the nonprofit organization, which provides support, training and opportunities for artists across the state. Prior to joining Oklahoma Contemporary, Davis focused on immersive theatrical production, working with some of the most accomplished artists in the country, including Tony Award-winning designer Christine Jones, Sleep No More producer Randy Weiner, international composer Andile Khumalo and trans-disciplinary artist Cosmo Whyte. At Large Board Members . "I do feel like COVID has taken a toll in that respect, maybe moving up the timeline for some who are just nearing retirement age," Senner said. I am forever grateful to Board President Robert Clements, Founder and Chairman Christian Keesee and our entire board for entrusting me to steward the organization into its next phase.. . Renate and Chuck Wiggin came to Oklahoma City as newlyweds in 1978. 2023 Oklahoma Contemporary All Rights Reserved. Coming with a group? I've been around for a long time, and there's nothing that you couldn't point at or talk about in relation to the organization that I couldn't tell you how it started and why we did it this way, as opposed to some other way," Dolese said. Partly to mostly cloudy and windy. The board may designate one or more directors as alternate members of any committee, who may replace any absent or disqualified member at any meeting of the committee. For three decades, Joan Maguire has been an active member of Oklahoma Contemporarys Board of Trustees, serving as chairman of the Development Committee as well as the boards treasurer and president. The vote of the majority of the directors present at a meeting at which a quorum is present shall be the act of the board of directors unless the certificate of incorporation or the bylaws shall require a vote of a greater number. Although space connects us through those opportunities, what bonds us is intent and investment. 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