Pose with one of several statues of the university’s mascot, the Gorilla, and view the numerous displays of public art donated to the university.

Performing Arts

Bicknell Family Center for the Arts
1711 S Homer St, Pittsburg, KS 66762
(620) 235-4536
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Broadway shows, nationally known speakers, concerts, art gallery, symphony orchestra.
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Sharon Kay Dean Recital Hall inside McCray Hall
East Lindburg St, Pittsburg, KS 66762
Built in 1929 & originally called "Music Hall". Recital hall features rebuilt Steinway concert grand piano & a 3-manual, mechanical action Fisk Opus 106 organ.
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Outdoor Public Art
A Student's Life Sculpture
909 E Ford St, Pittsburg, KS 66762
(620) 231-7000
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This three-piece elongated sculpture by artist Tom Corbin is at the center of the courtyard at the Kansas Technology Center.
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Champions Plaza Gorilla Sculpture
1705 S Joplin St (east of stadium), Pittsburg, KS 66762
A hand crafted 2,000 pound bronze Gorilla sculpture towers over visitors. Designed by world-renowned artist, Tom Corbin, and unveiled in 2014.
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Galloping Horse of Gansu Sculpture
500 E Ford Ave (southeast edge of University Lake), Pittsburg, KS 66762
(620) 231-7000
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Larger than life bronze reproduction of ancient Chinese sculpture made during the Han Dynasty. A 100th birthday gift to PSU from a dignitary in China.
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Gorilla sculpture (by Larry Wooster)
302 E Cleveland Ave (south side of building), Pittsburg, KS 66762
(620) 231-7000
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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.
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Pittsburg State Centennial Mural
1800 S Elm St, Pittsburg, KS 66762
(620) 231-7000
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Designed by Mark Switlik, the mural was completed in 2004 and can be found in Willard Plaza, on the north end of Nation Hall.
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The Healer Sculpture
1801 S Broadway, Pittsburg, KS 66762
(620) 231-7000
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Created by Joe Beeler, this sculpture is at the entrance to the Bryant Student Health Center on the campus of Pittsburg State University.
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The Night Song Sculpture
E Cleveland Ave, Pittsburg, KS 66762
(620) 231-7000
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Bronze sculpture of a Native American playing a flute. Located on Pittsburg State campus.
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Indoor Public Art
“Beethoven” by Andy Warhol exhibit
1711 S Homer St, Pittsburg, KS 66762
(620) 235-4536
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On permanent display on the second floor of the Bicknell Family Center for the Arts.
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1957 and 1961 NAIA National Football Championships Murals
1801 S Homer, Pittsburg, KS 66762
(620) 231-7000
By famed sports artist Ted Watts, these murals highlight Carnie Smith & his Gorilla football teams who won the 1957 & 1961 NAIA National Football Championships.
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Bicknell Gallery
1711 S Homer St, Pittsburg, KS 66762
(620) 235-4536
bicknellcenter.com
Shows special exhibitions and also includes work space for an artist-in-residence and occasionally showcases multiple exhibitions at once.
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Birger Sandzén Landscapes Gallery
E Lindburg St, Pittsburg, KS 66762
(620) 231-7000
Landscape paintings "Autumn Symphony" & "Wild Horse Creek" by Birger Sandzéns decorate the entrance foyer of McCray Hall on the Pittsburg State campus.
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Father Emil Kapaun Memorial Mural
301A E Cleveland Ave St, Pittsburg, KS 66762
(620) 235-1138
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.
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Harry Krug Gallery
202 E Cleveland Ave, Pittsburg, KS 66762
(620) 235-4305
pittstate.edu/art/galleries-and-exhibitions.html
Displayed contemporary art comes from contributors from all over the United States, university faculty, graduate students, and local artists.
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University Gallery
202 E Cleveland Ave, Pittsburg, KS 66762
(620) 235-4305
pittstate.edu/art/galleries-and-exhibitions.html
Hours: Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m.
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