Council approves three proposed bronze sculptures for Chickasha Arts Plaza; one abstention

The Chickasha City Council voted to allow the Chickasha Community Foundation to place bronze sculptures of Ada Sipuel Fisher, Wiley Post and Cleavon Little in or adjacent to the downtown Arts Plaza.

Pat Brooks, representing the Chickasha Community Foundation, described the three proposed sculptors, estimated sizes (about 8 feet on pedestals for two figures and 1.5 times life size for a mounted Cleavon Little), and said each statue would include a plaque and a QR code linking to further historical and biographical information. Brooks said the sculptures would likely take about 12 months to complete and would be permanent fixtures in the Arts Plaza area.

Councilmembers asked for more detail about the exact wording on pedestals and requested to see final designs before placement; one councilmember, Burrows, recorded an abstention on the vote “for lack of information.” The motion carried with the majority in favor.

What happens next: the Foundation will continue design work and coordinate with city staff on placement and final wording; council members requested to review finalized design and inscription text before installation.