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OKLAHOMA 1995
Black Liberated Arts Center, Inc.
P.O. Box
11014
Oklahoma City, OK 73136
(405) 424-2552
FAX (405) 424-2552
Anita G. Arnold, Executive Director
Black Liberated Arts Center (BLAC) was incorporated in May 1971 for the purpose of presenting multicultural arts productions for Oklahoma. As one of the first ethnic organizations in the United States to do so, BLAC has notably influenced the growth of public interest in the arts and traditions of many cultures from around the world. BLAC has worked many years with school districts throughout Oklahoma to provide educators with a one-on-one experience with artists to facilitate experiences that address diversity issues in the classroom. Additionally, BLAC has made visiting artists available to children throughout the state through special concerts, productions, and workshops.
Facilities and History
Civic Center Music Hall is the main venue for cultural events in Oklahoma City. The largest theatre, the Music Hall, seats 3,200 and is complete with all the facilities of a professional theater, including an orchestra pit. The Civic Center Little Theatre is a small, intimate theater adjacent to the Music Hall with seating for 390 people. The Hall of Mirrors located on the second floor of the Civic Center is used by the general public for small concerts, receptions, and banquets. It seats 700 and has a very small stage with no sound system.
Educational Programming
Programming includes: pre- and post-show discussions involving artists; lecture/demonstration programs by artists; master classes or workshops with artists; study guides or materials provided by artists, management, or produced in-house; public performances for young audiences (in-house and in schools); teacher workshops; and artists-in-schools residencies.
Budget
- Annual: $175,000-$300,000
- Education: $30,000-$50,000
Methods of Marketing a Season of Workshops for Teachers
Methods include: season brochures, flyers, paid advertisements, unpaid promotion, telemarketing, direct mailings, a network of contact teachers in schools, and teacher organizations.
Evaluation Methods for Programs for Teachers
BLAC formally evaluates programs for teachers by providing survey forms for each program to measure the effectiveness of the program. Attendance and repeat attendance at workshops are indicators of effectiveness. Letters and verbal comments are considered as measures of effectiveness. The number of requests received for programming is an indicator of the effectiveness of past programs.
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- Education: $30,000-$50,000
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