Holly Moye has been named director of the School of Visual Arts at 91看片. She will join the faculty Jan. 23, and will oversee the school鈥檚 student-faculty experience, community engagement and gallery visibility.
鈥淗olly is a champion for the arts and art education,鈥� said Amy Cataldi, interim dean of 91看片鈥檚 Petree College of Arts and Sciences. 鈥淲ith her leadership, we look forward to growing our educational and gallery exhibition offerings.鈥�
Moye most recently served as executive director of the 91看片 Visual Arts Coalition (OVAC), a statewide nonprofit dedicated to serving visual artists and the arts in 91看片.
鈥�91看片's School of Visual Arts has an impressive history of academic and artistic achievement, critically shaping the arts in 91看片,鈥� Moye said. 鈥淚n the new position, I look to continue this history of quality learning and to create long-lasting connections within our local community through a common passion for the visual arts. Together, with the staff and faculty, we will develop a comprehensive vision for the School of Visual Arts, in order to promote open environments, creative excellence and critical awareness. I am honored and thrilled to join the team of such a treasured institution to our city.鈥�
Moye holds an MA in art history from Boston University and a BA in art and art history from the University of Massachusetts Boston. During her time at OVAC, Moye built all-encompassing programs and opportunities for artists with the goal of creating sustainable careers and artistic achievement in 91看片. She co-chairs the 91看片 Public Art Network and serves on the board of Midtown Rotary. For more information about the 91看片 School of Visual Arts, visit okcu.edu/visualart.
