Promoting Economic Growth, Historical Preservation, Cultural Development and Revitalization of Downtown Ponca City.
Mindy is an Art Instructor for the Ponca City Public Schools and has a Bachelor’s Degree in Studio Art from Oklahoma State University. Her artwork is inspired by the world we live in. The pure keepers of the earth are represented by the dog, bird and fish; they are the gears that mesh to create harmony of the elements of land, air, and water. The droplets represent new growth cascading to replenish the earth. The bright, vibrant colors create a feeling of energy. Chris works for the Ponca City Public Schools as the Indian Education Director & is a member of the Ponca Tribe. He also participates in his Ponca culture and is a member of the Ponca Hethuska. This work is part of a larger piece developed around the fox character, Whit, who escaped from captivity and went on to be the patriarch of all red foxes around Ponca City. He is seen here hiding from coyotes; a skill they taught him. |
Mindy is an Art Instructor for the Ponca City Public Schools and has a Bachelor’s Degree in Studio Art from Oklahoma State University. In a peaceful forest, a scissortail bird is gently perched on the tail of a E.W. Marland fox. Stop and “Listen” to the sounds of hound pups in search of new friends. The fox is fractured; showing the colors of the fox in the cool Oklahoma evening. Chris works for the Ponca City Public Schools as the Indian Education Director& is a member of the Ponca Tribe. He also participates in his Ponca culture and is a member of the Ponca Hethuska. Chris’s art depicts a Traditional Straight Dancer portrayed by a buffalo. |
Theresa is a teacher and artist. This piece started as a collage of a watercolored hummingbird and flowers pieced onto a yellow watercolored background. Theresa went on to add this quote from author Elizabeth Gilbert: “Curiosity only does one thing, and that is to give. And what it gives you are clues on the incredible scavenger hunt of your life.” Theresa chose this quote because her life isn't driven by one defining passion but by lots of things that peek her interest and curiosity. Kellie is a former student at Northern Oklahoma College and graduated with a degree in Digital Media and is now pursuing a degree in Interior Design. Her piece depicts a feather with positive words wrapped inside along with various shapes in bright and inviting colors. |
About the Main Street ProgramTo serve Ponca City and citizens by promoting quality of life through efforts focused toward economic growth, historical preservation, cultural development and revitalization of the downtown and surrounding area.
This destination district creates pride through the revitalization of its historic buildings and infrastructure; enhances economic prosperity through an environment of thriving retail, dining, and entertainment venues; and improves quality of life through special events and additional housing and guest lodging. Learn More... |