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Commission backs donation of hero‑sized Morgan horse sculpture to city
Summary
The commission recommended City Council accept a bronze Morgan horse sculpture donated by Morgan Grand National LLC and created by Marietta Kennedy; the fairgrounds will assume upkeep and no city 1% funds were used, staff said.
The Oklahoma City Arts Commission on Nov. 17 recommended that City Council accept a donated bronze Morgan horse sculpture by Marietta Kennedy, presented to the city by Morgan Grand National LLC.
Randy told commissioners the heroic‑sized work is roughly 12 feet tall, 14 feet long and 3 feet wide and was installed under a building permit associated with the coliseum. "This work by Marietta Kennedy is donated by the Morgan Grand National LLC," Randy said, noting the organization has run the Morgan Grand National and World Championship Morgan horse show at the fairgrounds for 50 years.
Randy said the fairgrounds has agreed to accept responsibility for upkeep and maintenance, so no city maintenance funds are being requested. Commissioner Cooper confirmed this was a total gift and not paid from 1% for art funds; Randy reiterated, "No 1% money at all was used in in this for this work."
A public speaker who attended the Morgan horse events said the fairgrounds activities are "absolutely amazing" and praised the sculpture. The commission moved, seconded and voted to recommend that City Council accept the sculpture as a gift.
Next steps: staff will prepare a gift‑acceptance agreement for City Council consideration.
