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Grand Arts District

Downtown Art Tour

A self-guided walking tour of 40+ public artworks spread across downtown Ponca City — murals, sculptures, signal box wraps, and alley installations.

About the Tour

Downtown Ponca City has quietly become an outdoor gallery. Starting with the Oklahoma Arts Council's Cultural District Initiative in 2017, the Grand Arts District has grown to include more than 40 documented public artworks — with new pieces added regularly.

The tour is entirely self-guided. Works are spread across a roughly one-mile loop through the district — on building facades, at intersections, tucked into alleys, and standing in plazas. There's no app required, though the Time Frame AR app adds a historical layer to the same route.

Tour at a Glance

Distance
Approx. 1 mile
Duration
1–2 hours at a leisurely pace
Start Point
Veterans Plaza, 323 E. Grand Ave
Works
40+ murals, sculptures & installations
Cost
Free

Tips for the Tour

Start at Veterans Plaza (323 E. Grand Ave) and walk east toward 6th & Grand
Allow 1–2 hours for the full loop — about 1 mile on flat pavement
Signal box wraps are at major intersections — look down before crossing
Alleys between Grand Ave and Central Ave contain the Art in the Alley pieces
Fox statues are hidden — some are obvious, some require a closer look
Free rack cards with a map are available at the PCMS office (400 E. Central, Suite 201 G)

The Artworks

Click any artwork in the list or tap a pin on the map to learn more.

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While You're Downtown

Join the Fox Hunt

Eight painted fox statues are hidden throughout downtown — each a unique work of art from the City Arts Fox Project. Pick up a rack card at the PCMS office to find them all.

Learn About the Fox Hunt

Time Frame AR Tour

Layer 97 historical photos over the same downtown blocks using augmented reality. The perfect companion to the art tour.

Get the App →

Know of a piece we missed?

Help us keep the Downtown Art Tour complete. If you know of a mural, sculpture, or other public artwork that's not listed, send us the details and we'll add it.

Submit an Artwork