The Visual Arts Grant Board

The Visual Arts Grant Board is a group of working artists and arts-community professionals who are deeply connected to the creative process and the realities artists face.

Board members bring a range of perspectives, disciplines, and lived experience to the review process. Together, they thoughtfully evaluate grant applications with care, integrity, and respect for artistic vision—ensuring that each decision supports meaningful creative growth.

This board operates independently and collaboratively, guided by a shared commitment to fairness, transparency, and the belief that artists deserve access to resources that help them thrive.

Each board member’s profile below includes a brief introduction and links to learn more about their work, background, and connection to the arts community.

Founding Board Members

GINA ALUSI

Founding Board Member

Gina Alusi is a Tulsa-based mixed-media artist and the founder of Creex Art, creating from her studio/gallery in the Tulsa Arts District. Originally from Colombia, Gina moved to the United States approximately eight years ago and has since (read more)

SKIP HILL

Founding Board Member

Skip Hill grew up primarily in Oklahoma City and began his creative path through design, studying advertising/marketing and working as a graphic designer before extended travel and residence abroad helped pivot his focus toward fine art. (read more)

KATHRYN DENHAM

Founding Board Member

Kathryn Denham is a visual artist and oil painter whose practice centers on observation, atmosphere, and emotional resonance. Her work explores nature, light, and symbolic form, with a particular focus on seascape and shoreline environ (read more)

Selecting the Remaining Six Board Members

The three founding board members of BOSArts (Business Owners Supporting The Arts) are currently in the process of selecting the remaining six board members to complete the inaugural board. This selection effort is focused on building a balanced, trustworthy group of artists and community leaders who will help guide BOSArts with integrity, participate in fair grant decisions, and support the organization’s mission as it launches and grows.