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Poncan Theatre Lobby Art
During
the early days of the motion picture industry, theatres employed
their own graphic artists to create "lobby art" to promote
upcoming films. The Hollywood studios and promoters provided
photographs and the artists would then paint the art for the
local theater. Gone are the days of the independent theater
artist and what was known at the time as the "exploitation
department." Sadly, most of the artwork has been destroyed. Many
pieces were painted over and re-used over and over. During WWII,
the paper drives cleaned out the art from the theater. Recently,
the Poncan Theatre discovered a treasure horde of lobby art
hidden away upstairs. This unique collection is very rare.
Through the generosity of patrons of the Poncan Theatre, these
works have been cleaned and framed. Visit us for a tour of these
rare gems.
Guided Tours available:
Monday – Friday 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Admission: $5.00
The Poncan
Theatre.....Northern Oklahoma's Grand Show Place.
For
More Information Contact: Voice: 580-765-0943
| Fax: 580-762-0328
During
the early days of the motion picture industry, theatres employed
their own graphic artists to create "lobby art" to promote
upcoming films. The Hollywood studios and promoters provided
photographs and the artists would then paint the art for the
local theater. Gone are the days of the independent theater
artist and what was known at the time as the "exploitation
department." Sadly, most of the artwork has been destroyed. Many
pieces were painted over and re-used over and over. During WWII,
the paper drives cleaned out the art from the theater. Recently,
the Poncan Theatre discovered a treasure horde of lobby art
hidden away upstairs. This unique collection is very rare.
Through the generosity of patrons of the Poncan Theatre, these
works have been cleaned and framed. Visit us for a tour of these
rare gems.