Momentum
Momentum: Art Doesn’t Stand Still!
True to it’s name, Momentum: Art Doesn’t Stand Still is moving to a new date and location. The Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition’s (OVAC) dynamic event will be held March 6th & 7th, 2009 in a building that formerly housed a mail distribution center at 320 SW 5th St in downtown Oklahoma City. The exhibition gives audiences an opportunity to view, purchase and experience artwork by Oklahoma visual artists ages 30 and under amidst the talents of local musicians, performers, poets and more.
On Friday, March 6, visitors will experience the lighter side of the event at Momentum: Downtempo. The evening will begin with a Preview Party from 6-8pm with music by The Bridgewater Band and food from area restaurants. Momentum: Downtempo will continue from 8pm-Midnight with performances by local bands The Work Week, Penny Hill and Early Beat.
For a louder, faster paced experience, attend Momentum: Full Speed on Saturday, March 7, 8pm-Midnight. The art and performances will be accentuated by music from June Bug Spade, the Romantic Disaster and Jabee.
Each night, the official Momentum After Party will be held at TapWerks Ale House, 121 E Sheridan, featuring live music and drink specials with a Momentum ticket stub.
Curators for the exhibition are Heather Ahtone, a writer, curator and artist, and Romy Owens, photographer. They will select the art, film and performances for the exhibit from the more than 100 young artists that are expected to submit work. The two curators will also select the artists to receive the more than $2,000 in awards.
A new addition to Momentum this year is the Momentum Spotlight program, which awards three artists with $1,500 each and three months of guidance with the curators to create new installations or bodies of work for the exhibition. This year, the selected Spotlight artists are Grace Grothaus of Tulsa, Darryl Hillard of Stillwater and Brooke Madden of Norman.
Tickets for each night of the opening weekend are $10 in advance or $15 at the door and can be purchased online here, by phone 405.232.6991 or at Blue 7, Book Beat, Velvet Monkey, Full Circle Books, Guestroom Records (Norman & OKC), Thompson’s College Bookstore (Edmond) and Dwelling Spaces (Tulsa). For those interested in getting the first look at the art at the Friday night Preview Party, tickets are $25.
The Momentum exhibition will be open to the public, with free admission, through March 14. Hours are 5-8pm Wednesday-Friday and 10am-2pm on Saturday.
Participate in the MOMENTUM PHOTO CONTEST! Submit photos you take at Momentum for a chance to win prizes! Anyone who attends Momentum is eligible to participate – all ages, all levels. Winners will be selected by online voting. Come back to this website after the event for submission instructions.
EVENT SCHEDULE
Friday, March 6
6:15 Bridgewater Band
7:45 Bridgewater Band
8:30 Artist Award Announcements
9:00 Penny Hill
10:00 Early Beat
11:00 The Work Week
Saturday, March 7
8:15 Junebug Spade
9:45 The Romantic Disaster
11:00 Jabee
Online ticket sales have closed. Tickets may be purchased via phone at 405-232-6991 until noon on Friday, March 6. Tickets may also be purchased at any of the outlets or at the door.
