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Jane DeDecker to commemorate Dr. Elaine Bartgis

6/3/2024

The University of Central Oklahoma in conjunction with the City of Edmond have commissioned Jane DeDecker and the National Sculptors' Guild to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of Edmond's first female police officer. Dr. Elaine Bartgis started as a student at Central State University in 1970 majoring in nursing, then switched to criminal justice. She started as a dispatcher at the Edmond Police Department while still studying at CSU. Her connections to the University and City of Edmond make Dr. Bartgis an important figure for the community to honor.

Her accolades and influences are vast, Dr. Bartgis worked for the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) in the 1980's, completed her PhD in 1994, and was hired as a faculty member for criminal justice at UCO in 2004. She was instrumental in forming the School of Criminal Justice (SCJ) serving as the first Assistant Director of the SCJ and Assistant Dean in the College of Liberal Arts. Additionally, she was the creator of the Crime and Intelligence Analysis Master's Program at UCO. Dr. Bartis retired from UCO in 2013, although she remained as an adjunct post retirement. Clearly a driven person who endlessly contributed to the community.

Jane will capture this accomplished individual during her time with the Edmond police, circa 1970's. Her pose will provide a sense of determination and forward thinking, always looking to improve the criminal justice system. The sculpture will be cast in bronze and placed at the University in 2025. Initial clay sketch shown below.

Historic photograph of Edmond, Oklahoma's first female police officer, Dr. Elaine Bartgis. Her connections to the University and City of Edmond make Dr. Bartgis an important figure for the community to honor.

Dr. Elaine Bartgis during her early days working with the Edmond Police Department in the 1970's.

18 NSG Public Art Placements in 2020

1/8/2021

The National Sculptors’ Guild installed 18 public art placements in 2020, truly a triumph for the challenges we all faced in the year.

We are excited to have several new projects set to install in 2021 that we will be sharing in the near future.

The National Sculptors’ Guild installed 18 public art placements in 2020, truly a triumph for the challenges we all faced in the year. We are excited to have several new projects set to install in 2021 that we will be sharing in the near future. Catch up on what we’ve placed and what is in the works at http://www.jk-designs-inc.com/project-feed Special thanks to all the people that helped make these placements happen, from fabrication to transport and installation, everyone pulled together in a time we had to stay apart. #SculptureIsATeamSport #PublicArt #California #Texas #Missouri #Oklahoma #Minnesota #Oregon #Colorado #InstaArt #InstaGood #InstaLove #NSG #NationalSculptorsGuild #ArtistDriven #ClientMinded

The National Sculptors’ Guild installed 18 public art placements in 2020, truly a triumph for the challenges we all faced in the year. We are excited to have several new projects set to install in 2021 that we will be sharing in the near future. Catch up on what we’ve placed and what is in the works at http://www.jk-designs-inc.com/project-feed Special thanks to all the people that helped make these placements happen, from fabrication to transport and installation, everyone pulled together in a time we had to stay apart. #SculptureIsATeamSport #PublicArt #California #Texas #Missouri #Oklahoma #Minnesota #Oregon #Colorado #InstaArt #InstaGood #InstaLove #NSG #NationalSculptorsGuild #ArtistDriven #ClientMinded

The National Sculptors’ Guild installed 18 public art placements in 2020, truly a triumph for the challenges we all faced in the year. We are excited to have several new projects set to install in 2021 that we will be sharing in the near future. Catch up on what we’ve placed and what is in the works at http://www.jk-designs-inc.com/project-feed Special thanks to all the people that helped make these placements happen, from fabrication to transport and installation, everyone pulled together in a time we had to stay apart. #SculptureIsATeamSport #PublicArt #California #Texas #Missouri #Oklahoma #Minnesota #Oregon #Colorado #InstaArt #InstaGood #InstaLove #NSG #NationalSculptorsGuild #ArtistDriven #ClientMinded

The National Sculptors’ Guild installed 18 public art placements in 2020, truly a triumph for the challenges we all faced in the year. We are excited to have several new projects set to install in 2021 that we will be sharing in the near future. Catch up on what we’ve placed and what is in the works at http://www.jk-designs-inc.com/project-feed Special thanks to all the people that helped make these placements happen, from fabrication to transport and installation, everyone pulled together in a time we had to stay apart. #SculptureIsATeamSport #PublicArt #California #Texas #Missouri #Oklahoma #Minnesota #Oregon #Colorado #InstaArt #InstaGood #InstaLove #NSG #NationalSculptorsGuild #ArtistDriven #ClientMinded

Our 2020 public art placements are... (click titles to learn more)

My Heart is in Your Hands, Jane DeDecker, Downey, CA
Homeward/Monarch, Joe Norman, Downey, CA
Mock Orange, Michael Warrick, Whittier, CA
Time, Carol Gold, Bend, OR
Between the Lines, Jane DeDecker, Loveland, CO
Leaps and Bounds, Daniel Glanz, Brighton, CO
Sweet Dreams & Grassland Trio, Daniel Glanz, Brighton, CO
Mockingbird Tree, Michael Warrick, Southlake, TX
On a Roll, Jack Hill, Downey, CA
From a Different Perspective, Jane DeDecker, Downey, CA
Infinite Dance, Carol Gold, Downey, CA
Tree of Life, Clay Enoch, Downey, CA
Burro Trio, Jane DeDecker, Southlake, TX
Bamboo, Tim Cotterill (The Frogman), Joplin, MO
Keeping the Ball Rolling, Jane DeDecker, Edmond, OK
On a Roll, Jack Hill, Edmond, OK
Rev. Pond, Denny Haskew, Shakopee, MN
Tried and True, Gary Alsum, Edmond, OK

We've now placed 530 public art monuments since 1992!

Special thanks to all the people that helped make these placements happen, from fabrication to transport and installation, everyone pulled together in a time we had to stay apart.

#SculptureIsATeamSport #PublicArt #California #Texas #Missouri #Oklahoma #Minnesota #Oregon #Colorado #InstaArt #InstaGood #InstaLove #NSG #NationalSculptorsGuild #ArtistDriven #ClientMinded

Keeping the Ball Rolling, Edmond, OK

11/3/2020

We've sent the final casting of

We've sent the final casting of "Keeping the Ball Rolling" by NSG Fellow Jane DeDecker to Edmond, Oklahoma. The joyful bronze sculpture depicting a child balancing on a ball will be placed in the city's new sculpture garden sometime in 2021.

On a Roll, Edmond, OK

11/2/2020

We've shipped off "On a Roll" by Jack Hill to Edmond, Oklahoma. The playful 7ft high bronze sculpture of a banana on roller skates will be placed in the city's new sculpture garden sometime in 2021.

We've shipped off

On a Roll, x2

9/18/2020

We are literally on a roll in placing Jack Hill’s “On a Roll”. The first goes to the commissioners Downey, California, the other is heading to Edmond, Oklahoma. #PublicArt Thanks for the great crates Shippers' Supply Custom Pack. Thanks to Bronze Services Fine Art Foundry for the beautiful casting and patina. In need of a seven-foot roller skating banana for your city? There’s more available in the edition. Stay tuned for installation pics, here's Downey's. Edmonds' is coming soon.

We are literally on a roll in placing Jack Hill’s “On a Roll”. The first goes to the commissioners Downey, California, the other is heading to Edmond, Oklahoma. #PublicArt Thanks for the great crates Shippers' Supply Custom Pack. Thanks to Bronze Services Fine Art Foundry for the beautiful casting and patina. In need of a seven-foot roller skating banana for your city? There’s more available in the edition. Stay tuned for installation pics, here's Downey's. Edmonds' is coming soon.

We are literally on a roll in placing Jack Hill’s “On a Roll”. The first goes to the commissioners Downey, California, the other is heading to Edmond, Oklahoma. #PublicArt

Thanks for the great crates Shippers' Supply Custom Pack. Thanks to Bronze Services Fine Art Foundry
for the beautiful casting and patina.

In need of a seven-foot roller skating banana for your city? There’s more available in the edition. Stay tuned for installation pics, here's Downey's. Edmonds' is coming soon.

Edmond's Pirate

7/5/2019

National Sculptors' Guild Fellow, Gary Alsum just had another bronze sculpture selected for placement in Edmond, Oklahoma. His bronze pirate

National Sculptors' Guild Fellow, Gary Alsum just had another bronze sculpture selected for placement in Edmond, Oklahoma. His bronze pirate "Arrgh" is now located in the Town Square neighborhood. NSG has had a successful history of placing artwork with the city of Edmond. We love how they appreciate and accentuate art in their city. If you haven't been, it's a public art feast for the eye. #PublicArt #Edmond NSG - 506

National Sculptors' Guild Fellow, Gary Alsum just had another bronze sculpture selected for placement in Edmond, Oklahoma. His bronze pirate

Sculpture Services of Colorado came to the NSG garden to clean Arrgh up before we loaded it up to head to Edmond, OK. We'll miss this pirate in the garden, but happy it'll be enjoyed in its permanent placement.

Sculpture Services of Colorado came to the NSG garden to clean Arrgh up before we loaded it up to head to Edmond, OK. We'll miss this pirate in the garden, but happy it'll be enjoyed in its permanent placement.

Sculpture Services of Colorado came to the NSG garden to clean Arrgh up before we loaded it up to head to Edmond, OK. We'll miss this pirate in the garden, but happy it'll be enjoyed in its permanent placement.

Edmond Sierra

5/24/2017

National Sculptors' Guild fellow Wayne Salge's bronze

National Sculptors' Guild fellow Wayne Salge's bronze

1/18/17: National Sculptors' Guild fellow Wayne Salge's bronze "Sierra" will be placed in the city of Edmond, Ok this year. Stay tuned for images of the installation.

On the Edge in Edmond, Oklahoma

5/24/2016

John Kinkade and Clay Enoch from the National Sculptors' Guild are returning from Oklahoma today after another successful NSG public art placement.

On the Edge bronze sculpture by Clay Enoch and the National Sculptors' Guild public art placement 464 Mitch Park YMCA rec and aquatic center Edmond Oklahoma celebrating cultural diversity

On the Edge by Clay Enoch and the National Sculptors' Guild

Edmond, Oklahoma commissioned the sculpture "ON THE EDGE" by CLAY ENOCH, NATIONAL SCULPTORS' GUILD for its new YMCA Recreation & Aquatic Center - Mitch Park YMCA
A clever composition giving a glimpse of what's happening below the waterline for a group of young swimmers. The multi-figure monumental bronze celebrates cultural diversity, featuring 5 children total; African-American, Caucasion, Hispanic, Native American and Asian-American.
Learn more about the new facility and Edmond's Public Art program

Lemon Drops placed in Alva, Oklahoma

5/1/2015

National Sculptors' Guild placed fellow Jane DeDecker's "Lemon Drops" on the south side of Alva, Oklahoma's downtown square. An unveiling ceremony was held on May 1, 2015 in downtown Alva revealing the bronze "Lemon Drops" by Jane DeDecker. Order an Alva Lemon Drops bouquet

National Sculptors' Guild public art placement 446 Jane DeDecker Lemon Drops Alva Oklahoma

Sherlock Holmes investigates Edmond, OK

4/25/2015

4/25/15: We've delivered National Sculptors' Guild fellow Jane DeDecker's "Sherlock Holmes" to be installed in Edmond, Oklahoma's new police facility.

Commissioned by the city for placement in the entry where a time capsule is on display.

The sculpture is placed to appear investigating the historic time capsule.

order a maquette.

02/15/2015: National Sculptors' Guild fellow Jane DeDecker's Sherlock Holmes has come to life in clay. She has completed the maquette and monument, ready for casting in bronze.

11/19/2014: The city of Edmond, OK will soon be graced with a bronze sculpture of Sherlock Holmes by National Sculptors' Guild fellow Jane DeDecker. Stay tuned for more images as she brings this sketch to life in clay. ‪#‎SherlockHolmes‬ ‪#‎EdmondArt‬ ‪#‎ComingSoon‬

On the Edge brings diverse swimmers to Edmond's new YMCA

7/16/2014

National Sculptors' Guild fellow Clay Enoch is busy working on a few new commissions, including this upcoming enlargement for the City of Edmond, OK. The "On the Edge" study is available for purchase.

Edmond, Oklahoma has commissioned this sculpture for its new YMCA Recreation & Aquatic Center
"ON THE EDGE" by CLAY ENOCH,NATIONAL SCULPTORS' GUILD
A clever composition giving a glimpse of what's happening below the waterline for a group of young swimmers. The multi-figure monumental bronze will celebrate cultural diversity, to include 5 children total; African-American, Euro American, Hispanic American, Native American and Asian-American.
Learn more about the new facility and Edmond's Public Art program