Kyle Larson, assistant professor of art in Northwestern Oklahoma State University's visual arts program, has been named to the board of directors for the Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition (OVAC), a non-profit organization that supports visual artists living and working in Oklahoma. The organization is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year.

Larson said that he had correspondence with OVAC members and board members throughout his four years at Northwestern and through various arts events. He said he learned of an opening on the board and discussed the possibility of joining them after meeting...