Our Story
Founded in 1966 by a group of visionary Ponca City artists, the Ponca City Art Association (now known as City Arts) has grown into a thriving hub for creativity, learning, and community connection.
Our Mission
City Arts is dedicated to enriching the cultural life of our community by promoting, teaching, and inspiring the creation and appreciation of visual arts.
Our Vision
We envision a united community of individuals, businesses, volunteers, civic leaders, and media partners who actively support the arts by providing resources, raising awareness, and advocating for our mission.
Our Values
Inclusiveness & Diversity
We celebrate all forms of artistry and talent. City Arts welcomes and serves people of all backgrounds and abilities, honoring the diversity of our community and the world.
Investment in the Future
We are committed to nurturing creative and intellectual growth through exceptional and innovative visual arts education.
Community Service
City Arts strives to meet arts education needs that are not currently fulfilled by private or public sectors, ensuring access and opportunity for all.
Support for Educators
We value the teachers who make our mission possible and cherish their essential contributions to our vision.
Founded in 1966 by a group of visionary Ponca City artists, the Ponca City Art Association (now known as City Arts) has grown into a thriving hub for creativity, learning, and community connection.
Our Mission
City Arts is dedicated to enriching the cultural life of our community by promoting, teaching, and inspiring the creation and appreciation of visual arts.
Our Vision
We envision a united community of individuals, businesses, volunteers, civic leaders, and media partners who actively support the arts by providing resources, raising awareness, and advocating for our mission.
Our Values
Inclusiveness & Diversity
We celebrate all forms of artistry and talent. City Arts welcomes and serves people of all backgrounds and abilities, honoring the diversity of our community and the world.
Investment in the Future
We are committed to nurturing creative and intellectual growth through exceptional and innovative visual arts education.
Community Service
City Arts strives to meet arts education needs that are not currently fulfilled by private or public sectors, ensuring access and opportunity for all.
Support for Educators
We value the teachers who make our mission possible and cherish their essential contributions to our vision.
Meet the City Arts Board of Directors
Officers
Paige Winslow, President
Tara Littlecook, Vice-President
Jeff MacKinnon, Treasurer
Members
Larry Bittman
Rhonda Skrapke
Victoria Bauer Devinney
Betty Scott
Melinda LittleCook
Relo Adams
Andy Hicks
Paige Winslow, President
Tara Littlecook, Vice-President
Jeff MacKinnon, Treasurer
Members
Larry Bittman
Rhonda Skrapke
Victoria Bauer Devinney
Betty Scott
Melinda LittleCook
Relo Adams
Andy Hicks
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Kestrel TinklenbergCity Arts Assistant Executive Director
The City Arts Assistant Executive Director is Kestrel Tinklenberg. Kestrel grew up in a small town in Southwest Minnesota, where she spent her youth reveling in the arts. She took art classes every year and participated in many state and national art competitions as a child. Kestrel had planned on attending art school upon graduation but decided to follow in her parent’s footsteps by joining the US Marines at 18 years old. Kestrel spent 10 years in the Marines, before leaving the service in 2022 and moving to Ponca City. She is currently attending Arizona State University where she is pursuing her BA in Psychology and enjoying her new hometown with her cat and two dogs.
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