Ponca City Monthly September 2020

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ART SPACE Kayla Maxwell Story & Photos by Brenda Baugh / Ponca City Monthly Staff Writer

Jimmie Eatherly & Artist Kayla Maxwell Kayla Maxwell’s imprint can be found in multiple places throughout downtown Ponca City; the murals behind Main Street businesses or her smiling face when you enter Sharp’s Indian Store and Pawn to see the beautiful beadwork displayed for purchase. Kayla is a force to be reckoned with, and it does not look like she will be stopping anytime soon. Her mission is to make Ponca City the next epicenter of the art world, and while looking back on her life, this goal was planted at a very early age. Even at a young age, Kayla Maxwell was interested in art and has been for as long as she can remember. Kayla recalls from her childhood that, “I always wanted art supplies for my birthdays.” She stated that she has always

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This new mural is located behind the Chamber of Commerce building


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