"BLUE FIGURE" by David Keens

An original David Keens glass sculpture is on public display at the Arlington Municipal Building, 101 W. Abram St.

The sculpture entitled, Blue Figure, was procured by the Leadership Arlington Class of 2006-07. It was donated to the City of Arlington by the Arts and Culture Team of the graduating class.

David Keens is an internationally recognized artist who has taught at UT-Arlington since 1974. He is responsible for building the university’s prestigious art glass program within the Department of Art and Art History.

He has received many distinguished awards including the National Endowment for the Arts Craftsman Fellowship and the Outstanding Creative Activity/Research Award. His work is exhibited in major museums and galleries around the world.

According to Leadership Arlington 2006-2007 President Joe Bruner, the exhibit helps to increase public awareness and appreciation of the beauty and quality of artwork by local artists. The public can see more gallery art in the new Studio Arts Center located on the UT-Arlington campus.

Special Note: The “Blue Figure” is secured in a glass case and located on the third floor of City Hall in downtown Arlington.

"WOOD SCULPTURE" by Tom Piccolo

The Wood Sculpture by Tom Piccolo was donated by Allan Saxe on October 21, 1983.

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