MOMENTUM Volunteer Form

MOMENTUM 2026 Volunteer Form

When:
Volunteer slots available March 25–29, 2026

Where:
The Yale Theater
227 Southwest 25th Street | Oklahoma City, OK 73109
All volunteer shifts will take place on site.

About MOMENTUM:
The 25th Annual MOMENTUM exhibition, happening on March 27–28, 2026 at The Yale Theater in Calle Dos Cinco, is a dynamic exhibition shining a spotlight on the innovative talent of young artists. The exhibition illuminates the creativity of visual artists ages 30 and under from across Oklahoma, providing a captivating glimpse into the state’s vibrant and diverse art scene while providing mentorship and skill-building.
Learn more at Ovac-Ok.Org/Momentum

Event Schedule:
- March 27, 2026
  - 25th Anniversary Celebration | 5:30–7pm
    
    Gallery Talk with Guest Curator, Kristin Gentry and Emerging Curator, MaryAnn Guoladdle Parker
  - Main Event | 7–10pm
    
    Live performances throughout the night
- March 28, 2026
  - Pay What You Can Hours | 1–4pm
    
    Low-Sensory Experience
    
    Artist Talk with Curators and Spotlight Artists, Kayla Anley, Mack Brim, and Nayelly Morales Rojo
  - Main Event | 7–10pm
    
    Live performances throughout the night
Live music by Santiago Ramones. Plus, print-making activities throughout the weekend provided by Firehouse Art Center.

Shift Types Available:
- Gallery Walls Set-Up
- Event Set-Up
- Artwork Installation
- Will Call Table
- Art Ambassador
- Silent Auction Attendant
- Photographer
- Art Activity Attendant
- Post Event Clean Up
- Wall De-Install and POD Packing
- Artwork Pick-Up and Clean up
Perks:
All volunteers will receive two FREE weekend passes to the event ($50 value).

Accomodations:
If you require special accommodations to participate as a volunteer for MOMENTUM or to fill out this form, don't hesitate to contact Karis Chambers, Marketing and Membership Manager, at Karis@Ovac-Ok.Org or call 405-879-2400 Ex. 3.

Thank you so much for volunteering! Events like this couldn't happen without YOU!
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Volunteer Shifts

Sign Up Instructions:
Click/tap on the arrow on the right of each type of volunteer shift to expand or collapse that section and view more details + available shifts.

Sign up for a shift by typing in the number of volunteers you are signing up for in the preferred time slot(s) and shift type(s) (including yourself if you are volunteering). You can sign up for as many or as few shifts as you'd like! Make sure to review your shifts carefully before submitting, some shifts require pre-event training.

For assistance filling out this form, please email Marketing & Membership Manager, Karis Chambers, at Karis@Ovac-Ok.Org or call (405) 879-2400 Ex. 3.
- About this Shift:
  - Assist with gallery wall set up.
  - Help organize event layout & lighting.
  - If you have extra tools and/or a ladder, feel free to bring them!
  - Skilled laborers will be on site for heavy lifting and construction needs.
  When: March 25, 2026
  
  Volunteer Coordinator(s):
  Fernando Calvillo | Fernando@Ovac-Ok.Org
  
  Activity Level:
  - Must be able to team lift and carry 50 lbs. and stand for longer periods of time.
  - Water and snacks will be provided.
- Gallery Walls Set-Up: Available Volunteer Shifts
- YesNo, I am just signing up for myself
- Signing Others Up? Be sure to include the amount of volunteer slots to relfect everyone you are signing up to volunteer, including yourself if you are also volunteering.
  
  Note that instructional emails for volunteers will only go to the main sign up email. Once you receive this email, please forward it to anyone else you have signed up.
- Gallery Walls Set-Up: List the name, phone number and email for each additional participant (not including yourself).*
  Example: Bill Volunteer | 405-555-5555 | bill@gmail.com
- About this Shift:
  - Help organize event layout & lighting.
  - Assist with event decorating.
  - Assist OVAC team as needed.
  - If you have extra tools and/or a ladder, feel free to bring them!
  - Skilled laborers will be on site for heavy lifting and construction needs.
  When: March 25–27, 2026
  
  Volunteer Coordinator(s):
  Fernando Calvillo | Fernando@Ovac-Ok.Org
  
  Activity Level:
  - Must be able to team lift and carry 50 lbs. and stand for longer periods of time.
  - Water and snacks will be provided.
- Event Set-Up: Available Volunteer Shifts
- YesNo
- Signing Others Up? Be sure to include the amount of volunteer slots to relfect everyone you are signing up to volunteer, including yourself if you are also volunteering.
  
  Note that instructional emails for volunteers will only go to the main sign up email. Once you receive this email, please forward it to anyone else you have signed up.
- Event Set-Up: List the name, phone number and email for each additional participant other than yourself.*
  Example: Bill Volunteer | 405-555-5555 | bill@gmail.com
- About this Shift:
  - Experience with installing artwork is required to sign up for this shift.
  - Help organize wall lighting.
  - Assist with artwork installation and set up.
  - Assist OVAC team as needed.
  - If you have an extra drill and/or a ladder, feel free to bring them!
  - Skilled laborers will be on site for heavy lifting and construction needs.
  When: March 26–27, 2026
  
  Volunteer Coordinator(s):
  Ariana Weir-Temoshok | Ariana@Ovac-Ok.Org
  
  Activity Level:
  - Must be able to team lift and carry 50 lbs. and stand for longer periods of time.
  - Water and snacks will be provided.
- Artwork Installation: Available Volunteer Shifts
- YesNo
- YesNo
- Signing Others Up? Be sure to include the amount of volunteer slots to relfect everyone you are signing up to volunteer, including yourself if you are also volunteering.
  
  Note that instructional emails for volunteers will only go to the main sign up email. Once you receive this email, please forward it to anyone else you have signed up.
- Artwork Installation: List the name, phone number and email for each additional participant other than yourself.*
  Example: Bill Volunteer | 405-555-5555 | bill@gmail.com
- About this Shift:
  - Check in and direct incoming MOMENTUM Volunteers
  - Check in MOMENTUM Artists
  - Check in will call guests and give wrist bands (if needed)
  - Be a hub for informational questions about the event
  - Pre-Event training on the OVAC Event Platform, Auctria, is required. *Past OVAC Volunteer experience preferred.
  When: March 27–28, 2026
  
  Volunteer Coordinator(s):
  Fernando Calvillo | Fernando@Ovac-Ok.Org
  
  Activity Level:
  - You can expect to be mainly seated for your entire shift. You may be asked to escort volunteers to their appropriate posts.
- Check-In Table: Available Volunteer Shifts
- Pre-Event Training Required
  This volunteer shift requires pre-event trainings on OVAC's ticketing platform, Auctria. If you wish to sign up for this shift, keep an eye on your emails for pre-event trainings on the platform. You should receive instructions via email about two weeks before the event. Be sure to check your spam folder
  
  Be sure to add Marketing and Membership Manager, Karis Chambers to your safe senders list in your email Karis@Ovac-Ok.Org.
- YesNo
- Signing Others Up? Be sure to include the amount of volunteer slots to relfect everyone you are signing up to volunteer, including yourself if you are also volunteering.
  
  Note that instructional emails for volunteers will only go to the main sign up email. Once you receive this email, please forward it to anyone else you have signed up.
- Check-In Table: List the name, phone number and email for each additional participant other than yourself.*
  Example: Bill Volunteer | 405-555-5555 | bill@gmail.com
- About this Shift:
  - Encourage and assist guests with purchasing exhibition artwork.
  - Answer questions about the art and artists as well as OVAC's
    fundraising goal and mission.
  - Roam the gallery space to moniter safety of artwork.
  - Mark sold pieces with a red sticker on the label QR code.
  - Volunteers should familiarize themselves with the MOMENTUM artists and their work prior to the event.
  When: March 27–28, 2026
  
  Volunteer Coordinator:
  Karis Chambers | Karis@Ovac-Ok.Org
  
  Activity Level:
  - You can expect to be mainly seated for your entire shift.
  - Some walking is needed for Roam the gallery space to moniter safety of artwork. Mark sold pieces with a red sticker on the label QR code.
- Art Ambassador: Available Volunteer Shifts
- Pre-Event Training Required
  This volunteer shift requires pre-event trainings on OVAC's ticketing platform, Auctria. If you wish to sign up for this shift, keep an eye on your emails for pre-event trainings on the platform. You should receive instructions via email about two weeks before the event. Be sure to check your spam folder.
  
  Be sure to add Marketing and Membership Manager, Karis Chambers to your safe senders list in your email Karis@Ovac-Ok.Org.
- YesNo
- Signing Others Up? Be sure to include the amount of volunteer slots to relfect everyone you are signing up to volunteer, including yourself if you are also volunteering.
  
  Note that instructional emails for volunteers will only go to the main sign up email. Once you receive this email, please forward it to anyone else you have signed up.
- Art Ambassador: List the name, phone number and email for each additional participant other than yourself.*
  Example: Bill Volunteer | 405-555-5555 | bill@gmail.com
- About this Shift:
  - Encourage Silent Auction & Wish Wall sales.
  - Assist guests in participating in the Silent Auction.
  - Assist guests in participating in purchasing donations from OVAC's Wish Wall.
  - Pre-Event training on the OVAC Art Sales Platform, Auctria, is required.
  - Serve as a MOMENTUM tote bag pick up location
  When: April 4–5, 2025
  
  Volunteer Coordinator:
  Mady Hendryx | MadyHendryx@Gmail.Com
  
  Activity Level:
  A moderate amount of walking and standing through the event space is required.
- Silent Auction Attendant
- Pre-Event Training Required
  This volunteer shift requires pre-event trainings on OVAC's ticketing platform, Auctria. If you wish to sign up for this shift, keep an eye on your emails for pre-event trainings on the platform. You should receive instructions via email about two weeks before the event. Be sure to check your spam folder.
  
  Be sure to add Marketing and Membership Manager, Karis Chambers to your safe senders list in your email Karis@Ovac-Ok.Org.
- YesNo
- Signing Others Up? Be sure to include the amount of volunteer slots to relfect everyone you are signing up to volunteer, including yourself if you are also volunteering.
  
  Note that instructional emails for volunteers will only go to the main sign up email. Once you receive this email, please forward it to anyone else you have signed up.
- List the name, phone number and email for each additional participant other than yourself.*
  Example: Bill Volunteer | 405-555-5555 | bill@gmail.com
- About this Shift:
  - Assist with zine-making management and cleanup.
  - Activity developed by Meg Nance Coker with the Metropolitan Library System.
  When: April 4–5, 2025
  
  Activity Level:
  A moderate amount of walking could be possible, but mostly sitting.
- Art Activity Attendant - Zine-Making
- YesNo
- Signing Others Up? Be sure to include the amount of volunteer slots to relfect everyone you are signing up to volunteer, including yourself if you are also volunteering.
  
  Note that instructional emails for volunteers will only go to the main sign up email. Once you receive this email, please forward it to anyone else you have signed up.
- List the name, phone number and email for each additional participant other than yourself.*
  Example: Bill Volunteer | 405-555-5555 | bill@gmail.com
- About this Shift:
  - Photograph event attendees in casual and posed settings using provided image list.
  - OVAC can provide up to two (2) cameras during a volunteer shift. Having your own camera is great too!
  - Artists will upload content to shared Google Drive following event.
  - All photographs will be credited when OVAC uses the subsequent photography collected during the event.
  When: April 4–5, 2025
  
  Volunteer Coordinator:
  Zoe Elrod | ZoeETravers@Gmail.Com
  
  Activity Level:
  A moderate amount of walking through the event space is required.
- Photographer
- YesNo
- Signing Others Up? Be sure to include the amount of volunteer slots to relfect everyone you are signing up to volunteer, including yourself if you are also volunteering.
  
  Note that instructional emails for volunteers will only go to the main sign up email. Once you receive this email, please forward it to anyone else you have signed up.
- List the name, phone number and email for each additional participant other than yourself.*
  Example: Bill Volunteer | 405-555-5555 | bill@gmail.com
- About this Shift:
  - Film event festivities and attendees in casual and posed settings using provided image list.
  - OVAC can provide up to two (2) cameras during a volunteer shift. Having your own camera is great too!
  - Artists will upload content to shared Google Drive following event.
  - All photographs will be credited when OVAC uses the subsequent footage collected during the event.
  When: April 4–5, 2025
  
  Volunteer Coordinator:
  Karis Chambers | Karis@Ovac-Ok.Org
  
  Activity Level:
  A moderate amount of walking through the event space is required.
- Videographer
- YesNo
- Signing Others Up? Be sure to include the amount of volunteer slots to relfect everyone you are signing up to volunteer, including yourself if you are also volunteering.
  
  Note that instructional emails for volunteers will only go to the main sign up email. Once you receive this email, please forward it to anyone else you have signed up.
- List the name, phone number and email for each additional participant other than yourself.*
  Example: Bill Volunteer | 405-555-5555 | bill@gmail.com
- About this Shift:
  - Assist OVAC Staff and vendors with post-event clean up and break down.
  When: April 5, 2025
  
  Volunteer Coordinator:
  Karis Chambers | Karis@Ovac-Ok.Org
  
  Activity Level:
  A moderate amount of walking through the event space and light cleaning labor is required.
  
  Water and snacks will be provided.
- YesNo
- Signing Others Up? Be sure to include the amount of volunteer slots to relfect everyone you are signing up to volunteer, including yourself if you are also volunteering.
  
  Note that instructional emails for volunteers will only go to the main sign up email. Once you receive this email, please forward it to anyone else you have signed up.
- Post-Event Clean Up
- List the name, phone number and email for each additional participant other than yourself.*
  Example: Bill Volunteer | 405-555-5555 | bill@gmail.com
- About this Shift:
  - Assist with gallery wall tear down.
  - Help remove lighting, artwork and patching hole and blemishes in the gallery walls.
  - If you have extra tools and/or a ladder, feel free to bring them!
  - Skilled laborers will be on site for heavy lifting and construction needs.
  When: April 6, 2025
  
  Volunteer Coordinator:
  Fernando Calvillo | Fernando@Ovac-Ok.Org
  
  Activity Level:
  Must be able to team lift and carry 50 lbs. and stand for longer periods of time.
  
  Water and snacks will be provided.
- Wall De-Install
- YesNo
- Signing Others Up? Be sure to include the amount of volunteer slots to relfect everyone you are signing up to volunteer, including yourself if you are also volunteering.
  
  Note that instructional emails for volunteers will only go to the main sign up email. Once you receive this email, please forward it to anyone else you have signed up.
- List the name, phone number and email for each additional participant other than yourself.*
  Example: Bill Volunteer | 405-555-5555 | bill@gmail.com
- About this Shift:
  - Assist artists with picking up their unpurchased artwork(s).
  - Confirm purchase and assist artwork buyers in getting them their purchased artwork(s).
  - Pre-Event training on the OVAC Art Sales Platform, Auctria, is required.
  When: April 6, 2025
  
  Volunteer Coordinator:
  Ariana Weir-Temoshok | Ariana@Ovac-Ok.Org
  
  Activity Level:
  A moderate amount of walking through the event space is required.
  
  Water and snacks will be provided.
- Artwork Pick-Up and Clean up
- Signing Others Up? Be sure to include the amount of volunteer slots to relfect everyone you are signing up to volunteer, including yourself if you are also volunteering.
  
  Note that instructional emails for volunteers will only go to the main sign up email. Once you receive this email, please forward it to anyone else you have signed up.
- About this Shift:
  - Assist artists with picking up their unpurchased artwork(s).
  - Confirm purchase and assist artwork buyers in getting them their purchased artwork(s).
  - Pre-Event training on the OVAC Art Sales Platform, Auctria, is required.
  When: April 6, 2025
  
  Volunteer Coordinator:
  Ariana Weir-Temoshok | Ariana@Ovac-Ok.Org
  
  Activity Level:
  A moderate amount of walking through the event space is required.
  
  Water and snacks will be provided.
- Artwork Pick-Up and Clean up
- Signing Others Up? Be sure to include the amount of volunteer slots to relfect everyone you are signing up to volunteer, including yourself if you are also volunteering.
  
  Note that instructional emails for volunteers will only go to the main sign up email. Once you receive this email, please forward it to anyone else you have signed up.
- About this Shift:
  - Assist artists with picking up their unpurchased artwork(s).
  - Confirm purchase and assist artwork buyers in getting them their purchased artwork(s).
  - Pre-Event training on the OVAC Art Sales Platform, Auctria, is required.
  When: April 6, 2025
  
  Volunteer Coordinator:
  Ariana Weir-Temoshok | Ariana@Ovac-Ok.Org
  
  Activity Level:
  A moderate amount of walking through the event space is required.
  
  Water and snacks will be provided.
- Artwork Pick-Up and Clean up
- YesNo
- Signing Others Up? Be sure to include the amount of volunteer slots to relfect everyone you are signing up to volunteer, including yourself if you are also volunteering.
  
  Note that instructional emails for volunteers will only go to the main sign up email. Once you receive this email, please forward it to anyone else you have signed up.
- List the name, phone number and email for each additional participant other than yourself.*
  Example: Bill Volunteer | 405-555-5555 | bill@gmail.com

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