Chickasaw Nation Sulphur & Ada 1.5 hours southeast of OKC Vibrant murals in Sulphur and Ada, the heart of the Chickasaw Nation, will be of particular interest to young artists as the public works were created with the help of Chickasaw youth. On the former Ada News building, the addition of The Child (or “Baby Yoda,” clad in a Native-style robe) by artist Brent Greenwood (Chickasaw-Ponca) brings attention to the larger mural crafted by 17 Chickasaw teen artists, which they completed as part of a class with the Chickasaw Arts Academy, under the guidance of Natasha Wagner (Chickasaw) and Yatika Starr Fields (Osage, Cherokee, Muscogee Creek). In Sulphur, Greenwood and his son Me-Way-Seh Hunter Greenwood created a mural on the Mahota Textiles building, with inspiration from the designs of the pillows, blankets and purses created by the textiles business incorporated into Greenwood’s representation of the earth, sky and natural elements. The Mahota Textiles Mural is located at the corner of Muskogee Avenue and West 3rd Street in downtown Sulphur, adjacent to Greenwood’s newest mural 3&B featured on the north wall of the 3rd & Broadway boutique. Also in Sulphur, the Chickasaw Cultural Center includes various sculptures on the grounds, including The Arrival by artist Mike Larsen (Chickasaw) commemorating the Chickasaws’ arrival to new territory after forced removal from their homeland. The Warrior , by Enoch Kelley Haney (Seminole), stands proudly over the grounds and
ADA STUDENT MURAL . COURTESY OF BRENT GREENWOOD.
represents the Chickasaw unconquered, unconquerable spirit. Nearby: Plan a full day or extended stay in Chickasaw Country with a stop by the Chickasaw Visitor Center, where you can also view works of art and photography by First American artists, including a prominent wall sculpture by artist Paul Moore (Chickasaw). Chickasaw-Nation-owned Bedré Fine Chocolate in Davis offers melt- in-your-mouth chocolates, handmade confections and coffees. Watch the manufacturing process, sample some goodies and check out the playground out front and another The Warrior statue by Haney. Enjoy the natural beauty of the area with a hike through the Chickasaw National Recreation Area. Editor’s note: At the time of publication, the Chickasaw Cultural Center has not yet reopened to the public. Visit chickasawculturalcenter.com for updates and ticket prices.
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