Stories worth sharing.
Sheena StandingBear is an Ozarks-based multimedia artist and storyteller whose work explores researched history, nature, art, and community life. Her projects invite conversation about place, culture, and the stories that connect people to one another.
This page provides information for journalists, event organizers, and community partners interested in Sheena’s work. Press materials and contact details are available for interview requests and coverage inquiries.
In the News & Media.
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Show Me The Ozarks Magazine
Creativity runs in the family. Show Me The Ozarks Magazine featured Sheena and her daughter Arabel in its Creative Edge spotlight on Big Spring Artistry, sharing a glimpse into the art they create and the connection behind it.
Joplin Globe
From a painted vision to a community celebration. The front page of the Joplin Globe covered the dedication of Sheena’s mural, The Little Church in the Park, where nature, local history, and stained glass inspiration meet beside Neosho’s Big Spring Park.
KODE 12 News Joplin, Missouri
Some rabbit holes lead all the way to space. Sheena appeared in KODE 12’s coverage of the Space Museum’s planned move to Neosho, bringing her curiosity into a story connecting the community with discovery beyond our own little corner of the planet.
For Media Inquiries.
Journalists, producers, podcast hosts, and organizations are warmly welcome to reach out. Sheena is available for interviews, artist talks, and storytelling collaborations — whether you’re covering Ozarks culture, Indigenous heritage, community art, or the stories that connect us to place and to each other.
