Art Work of Crawford County Driving Tour Preview

American Legion Memorial Monument

Engraved stones from American Legions throughout Kansas and an airplane propeller were used to create a monument honoring the namesake of this local airport.

Motorcycle sculpture & ghost ad mural

Girard Heritage

Features several historic buildings in the Girard community.

Barn Quilt

This large, colorful mural honors the rural folk art tradition of barn quilts and was dedicated at Girard's sesquicentennial in 2018.

Girard Centennial Deer Sculpture

Dedicated on Girard's Centennial Birthday in 1969, this monument honors the spot the town's founder shot a deer and claimed the land for the new community.

Kansas Sunflowers mural

South exterior of building

Spirit of the Little Balkans

Inside Miners Hall Museum. A charcoal mural by Antonio Martinez, tells the story of the thousands of immigrants who came to America to work in area coal mines.

Wood Carving sculptures

Carved statues by chainsaw artist Ed Babcock.

Arma Centennial

Created for Arma's 100th centennial in 2009, this mural highlights the community's mining past as well as popular businesses through the years.

Pickled Pete's murals

American bald eagle and American flag mural

Students' Life sculpture

Inside the Kansas Technology Center courtyard

Bicknell Gallery with Andy Warhol Exhibit

This gallery features special exhibitions. Located inside the Bicknell Family Center for the Arts, 1711 S Homer St, Pittsburg, KS.

1957 & 1961 NAIA National Champions

By famed sports artist, Ted Watts, this mural series highlights Carnie Smith and his Kansas State Teacher’s College Gorillas who won the 1957 and 1961 NAIA National Football Championships. Located inside the Weede Physical Education building, 1701 S Homer St, Pittsburg, KS.

Galloping Horse of Gansu Sculpture

A larger-than-life bronze reproduction of an ancient Chinese sculpture made during the Han Dynasty and was a 100th birthday gift to the University from a dignitary in China. Located along the southeast edge of University Lake and is accessible via Timmons Chapel, 409 E Ford Ave, Pittsburg, KS.

Champions Plaza Gorilla Sculpture

A hand crafted 2,000 pound bronze Gorilla sculpture towers over Gorilla Village. Designed by world-renowned artist, Tom Corbin, and unveiled in 2014. Located east of Carnie Smith Stadium, 1705 S Joplin St, Pittsburg, KS.

Pittsburg State Centennial mural

Completed in 2004, by Mark Switlik. Oversees Willard Plaza, on the north end of Nation Hall, 1808 E Elm St, Pittsburg, KS.

Birger Sandzen Landscapes gallery

The Healer Sculpture

Created by Joe Beeler, this sculpture is at the entrance to the Bryant Student Health Center on the campus of Pittsburg State University, 112 E Lindburg St, Pittsburg, KS.

Gorilla in the Jungle

Located on the south wall of Kazoku Sushi & Hibachi, 1618 S Broadway St, Pittsburg, KS.

Harry Krug Gallery & University Gallery

Displays contemporary art from contributors from all over the U.S., university faculty, graduate students, and other local artists. Located inside Porter Hall on PSU campus, 202 E Cleveland Ave, Pittsburg, KS.

Night Song sculpture

Bronze sculpture of a Native American playing a flute. Designed by Joe Beeler and dedicated on October 11, 2001. Located east of Porter Hall on the Pittsburg State University campus, 202 E Cleveland Ave, Pittsburg, KS.

Wooster Gorilla sculpture

An iconic fiberglass structure created by the late Larry Wooster, an art instructor at the university. Located on the south side of Overman Student Center on the Pittsburg State University campus, 302 E Cleveland Ave, Pittsburg, KS.

Father Emil Kapaun Memorial Mural

A memorial to Catholic priest from Kansas who served as a Korean War II U.S. Army Chaplain. Died a POW while ensuring survival of others. Awarded Medal of Honor. Located inside St Pius X Catholic Center on the campus of Pittsburg State University, 301A E Cleveland Ave, Pittsburg, KS.

Welcome to the Jungle mural - "Gorilla Eyes"

Located at Pitt Realty

PSU Splitface Gorilla

The best place to get a selfie with Pittsburg State's splif-face gorilla logo. PSU is the only college in the nation with a gorilla mascot. Located on the north side of an apartment building at 301 S Pine St, Pittsburg, KS.

Lenaswa Waayaahtanonki (Bison of the Whirlpool from the place of the Wea)

Located on the west end behind the Books & Burrow plus Miners + Monroe buildings. Accessible from the west alley.A collaborative project between Books & Burrow and Miners + Monroe, titled Lenaswa Waayaahtanonki or Bison of the Whirlpool/ from the place of the Wea/Wea Homelands. It is an interpretation of the emergence of our ancestors from the waters of Saakiiweesiipiwi (St. Joseph River near present-day South Bend, Indiana), their homeland journey, and displacement to Kansas and finally northeast Oklahoma where our tribe is located today.It is located in the alleyway behind our two stores. We were so fortunate to work closely with muralist Jessica Stout from Miami, OK. Her artistic talent and vision brought the story to life and we are beyond grateful!This mural was made possible by a grant from the KCAIC (Kansas Creative Arts Industries Commission) and with support/assistance from the City of Pittsburg.Brief Reference Note:"Another day’s journey downstream would bring us to the site of Waayaahtanonki (at the Whirlpool).In the 1820s, Pinšiwa and Meehcikilita stated that one man, Waayaahtanwa (Whirlpool Person), led the migration from the north that established this village. His name referred to a whirlpool that existed in the river near his original home.Ultimately, this entire new village and the people who lived there took on the name Waayaahtanwa. This name was eventually shortened in English to “Wea”.Today, many of the descendants of the people of this village are citizens of the Peoria Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma."https://aacimotaatiiyankwi.org/.../12/16/walking-myaamionki/

Broadway Betty

This tiger is named for the former owner of the building, and what was once Broadway Productions - a popular costume and gift shop. Today, the building is Main Street Axe ("more fun than darts"). This mural is by art students at Pittsburg State University. Located on the south side of the building at 216 S Broadway St, Pittsburg, KS.

Downtown Pittsburg with sunflowers

This mural features sunflowers and plants to help brighten Downtown Pittsburg. Finished 2021. By Jenna Spencer. Located on the south side of the building at 111 S Broadway St, Pittsburg, KS.

Fun Zone Depot murals

This historic building includes decades old 140' exterior painted sign. Murals inside include coal fired kiddy-sized train & logos honoring local schools. Murals by Jenna Spencer. Inside the Fun Zone Depot, 104 N Locust, St, Pittsburg, KS.

Folk hero carvings

Built in 1904 to sell tombstones & monuments. Exterior includes hand carved stone figures of prominent folk heroes including Mark Twain and Carrie Nation. Located on the southside of Jimmy B's Saloon, 202 N Locust St, Pittsburg, KS.

Frisco Freight mural

On the south side of the Frisco Freight Event Center. By Jenna Spencer.

Hitchcock's Birds

Unintintionally, the largest mural in Downtown Pittsburg has an Alfred Hitchcock vibe. By Jenna Spencer.

Transportation through the years

Along old Jefferson Highway, this transportation heritage mural shows off vehicles of multiple eras. Look for the quirky element of surprise.

Our Lady of Pittsburg

Honoring Women of Faith, this sculpture by Linda Dabeau is in the shadows of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church and was dedicated in 2006.

Burlington ghost advertisement

inside The Corner Patio

Get Busy Livin' mural

North exterior

Ghost advertising

Inside White Elephant Emporium

ArtForms Gallery

An artists' cooperative gallery, ArtForms offers handmade art & fine crafts for sale as well as hands-on workshops led by member artists in a casual atmosphere.

Dancing Ganesha mural

Inside Eclectical Soul Dance Studio

Coca Cola ghost sign restored

Balloons interactive mural

Northwest exterior

Beverly Corcoran Art Gallery

Located inside the Memorial Auditorium, this gallery is a jewel within a jewel, featuring the work of local artists & exhibits on loan from other galleries.

Memorial Auditorium series

Located inside the Memorial Auditorium, murals depict Greek theatre's two ancient symbols for comedy (sock) and tragedy (buskin); and, a vintage movie theater marquee, which includes posters for upcoming performances. Murals by Jenna Spencer.

Heroes & Villains

Get your picture taken with your favorite cartoon hero or villain. Mural is on the outside wall of a non-profit charity working to help meet basic needs.

Your Downtown

Call it "street art", "fine art" or "a mural" - Pittsburg ArtWalk artists were each given a space to paint their interpretation of the term "Your Downtown".Artists: Holly Kranker, Camilla Fearmonti, Elizabeth Cosby, Heather Horton, Jenna Spencer, Brian Lewandowski, Kelci Cooper, Amanda SmardoCommissioned by Pittsburg ArtWalk

Our Hotel Special ghost advertisement

inside Root Coffeehouse

Pittsburg State ghost mural and ghost advertisement

TOAST murals + Photography Mural

Photography Mural is on west exterior of building. Other murals are inside TOAST.

Southeast Kansas Love Story

Created by Pittsburg State art students, a young miner gives flowers to a Southeast Kansas girl holding a chicken.

Daisy in the Wind + Tree & Swing interactive mural

By Jenna Spencer

Signet advertising mural and Carriage Wagon and Plow Work ghost sign

Advertising mural is on south exterior wall. Carriage Wagon and Plow Work ghost sign is inside Signet Coffee.

Limelight Marketing mural

Inside Limelight Marketing mural

Smokin' Girl

To find this one, you have to know where it is. It's a large, very colorful mural in the alley on the west side of Embellish Boutique, 123 N Broadway St, Pittsburg, KS.

Cripe Town Talk Bread ghost ad restored + old grocer ghost ad

Our Immigrant Story

Tells the story of the immigrants who settled in Southeast Kansas and shows what the immediate area looked like at the turn of the century. Located at Immigrant Park, 106 W 2nd St, Pittsburg, KS.

Miners Memorial

Miner's Memorial includes a larger-than-life-size bronze statue of an era miner, with granite monuments inscribed with the names of miners who worked in the Pittsburg-Weir coalfields. Located at 200 N Walnut St, Pittsburg, KS.

Pittsburg Public Library mural, sculptures, and other artwork

Located inside the Pittsburg Public Library, 308 N Walnut St, Pittsburg, KS. This building has a unique history and showcases a mural plus other art work and exhibits.A rare Carnegie librarySteel magnate Andrew Carnegie donated towards the building, but to appease local coal miners angered by his involvement, his name was removed from the building. Completed in 1912, it was one of the few Carnegie libraries built in Prairie Style architecture, another concession to the miners who did not want an elaborate, ornate facility.Outdoorscopper Legacy Sculptures by Janet LewisTwo Children in the Garden sculptureDragon sculpture (USD 250 Pittsburg is the Purple Dragons)Ella Buchanan exhibitPittsburg's first librarian left her post in 1908 to pursue her dream of becoming an artist. She studied at the Chicago Art Institute, then worked there. While there she created a sculpture called "The Suffragist Trying to Arouse Her Sisters." It became the face of the women’s suffrage movement and was widely produced in small scale, on posters, banners and on postcards in the final decade of the American women’s suffrage movement. Another sculpture she created, "The Young Lincoln," was a gift to a U.S. president.It took more than 100 years for the Pittsburg Public Library to be able to pay tribute to Buchanan. Created in 1928, her original bronze sculpture "Genius" is believed to have been modeled after a famed dancer of the time, and is now on display in the library. It is joined by a portrait of her by William Neukomm and a scrapbook of photos and news clippings about her.Marjorie Schick exhibitThis former Pittsburg State art professor developed a worldwide reputation as an avant-garde jewelry artist with permanent collections on display worldwide."Solidarity" muralThis mural features St. Barbara, the patron saint of coal miners, and a number of the wives, mothers & grandmothers of miners who organized the 1921 Amazon Army march.

Greetings from Pittsburg Postcard

In the style of vintage "Welcome from..." postcards. By Jenna Spencer. On the side of the Pittsburg Area Chamber of Commerce and Explore Crawford County building.