The Chamber Collection

The private art collection of the

GREATER WACO CHAMBER

The Chamber

COLLECTION

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he Greater Waco Chamber’s permanent art collection features works by 27 Waco and Central Texas artists and includes oils, watercolors, acrylics, lithographs, photography, ceramics, textiles, sculpture and stained glass.

Local art was selected to present a positive and progressive image of Greater Waco and to further cultural advancement, arts appreciation and economic development.

The Chamber Collection enhances the conference and reception spaces that are used

by our boards, committees and staff and others in the community. And there is no question that the art contributes to the quality and beauty of our office environment.

We appreciate the many leaders who generously invested in our vision that this building and the work that goes on here will advance Greater Waco to a more prosperous and sustainable future.

James G. Vaughan, Jr. President and CEO

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Use these floor plans as a guide as you tour the Chamber building.

Each number indicates a piece from the collection.

In grateful

APPRECIATION

Local and regional art acquired through the generosity of past chairs of the Greater Waco Chamber

Richard E. Brophy 2008 Robert Duncan Chambers Sr. 1999 William L. Clifton Jr. 1995 W. Lacy Clifton 1968 J.R. Closs 1980 Bob R. Davis 2006 Virginia DuPuy 2000 Louis W. Englander 1998 James F. Haller 2004 James R. Hawkins 1975 David G. Horner 2001 Monte R. Hulse 1982 W. Terry Irwin 1987 Larry D. Jaynes 1992 Kent A. Keahey 2005 W. David Lacy 2007 Wilton A. Lanning 1986 Paul D. Marable Jr. 1988 John D. Mayfield III 1978 William A. Nesbitt 1983 Lyndon L. Olson Jr. 1990 Alton Pearson 1985 Thomas A. Salome 1993 Richard E. Scott 1991 Willard J. Still 1989 Stanley Strum 1994

Also Contributing to the Collection

Ted and Sue Getterman James R. and Nell L. Hawkins Jim and Debbie Sartain Rick and Lisa Sheldon The Chamber Collection Committee

Karin A. Gilliam, Chair Mark A. Arnold Keith J. Bailey W. David Lacy Doreen Ravenscroft Chamber Collection Brochure Sponsors

Disciplined Investors, LLC James F. and Judy Haller James R. and Nell Hawkins July Business Services Stanley and Glenda Strum

1 Festina Lente, 2008 Kermit Oliver 1943Acrylic on wood panel, custom hand-carved wood frame Known throughout the world for his paintings, Oliver works for the U.S. Postal Service and lives in Waco.

Commissioned for the Chamber Collection

2 Creation Urn II, 2006 Paul McCoy 1950Salt-fired stoneware McCoy is Professor of Art, University Ceramist-inResidence and Director of the Allbritton Art Institute at Baylor University.

3 Untitled c. 1969 Walter McCown 1932-1994 Oil on canvas McCown was born in Whitney and moved to Waco circa 1957. He is past president of the Waco Art Forum.

Untitled, 1982 H. Wallace Wright 1930Oil Wright studied traditional techniques in Chicago 1940s. His use of larger canvases dominating his subjective work began in 1960s. He is a business owner in Waco.

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5 Untitled Photographs, c.early 20th century Fred Gildersleeve and other photographers from the era 1881-1958 Photographs from the Texas Collection at Baylor University

6 Owl Creek, 2008 LaJuana Westerfield 1940Oil on canvas Westerfield lives and paints in Crawford, Texas.

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Chisholm Trail - Waco, 2009 Joe Barbieri 1950Oil on canvas Barbieri is an artist at Stanton Glass Studion in Waco. He paints stained glass, oil and watercolor.

8 Courthouse, 2005 Dorothy Johnston 1923Watercolor Johnston taught art at Texas State Technical College Waco, Baylor University continuing education program and Art Center Waco.

9 Fort House, c. 1950-1960 Wallace Dreyer 1924-1992 Watercolor Dreyer married Gay Wilson and moved to Texas, living in Waco until 1962. He was a founder of the Waco Art Forum.

Donated to the Chamber Collection by Carol Crothswait

10 Earth Spirit I, II, III, 1980 Virginia DuPuy 1935Hand-dyed textile construction DuPuy is a Waco artist, business leader and former mayor.

Donated to the Chamber by the artist

11 Guardian Angel of Oakwood Cemetery, 2003 Carol Crosthwait 1935Photograph Crosthwait is a member of Focus Group in Waco, Texas.

12 Winter Solstice Lake Waco, 2006 Bill Ravenscroft 1936Photograph Ravencroft is a member of Focus Group in Waco, Texas.

13 Hoffman Banana Co., 2008 Duane Laverty 1962Photograph Laverty is a photographer for the Waco Tribune-Herald.

14 Sunset on Lake Waco, 2006 Lucretia Darden 1961Photograph Darden is a member of Focus Group in Waco, Texas.

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Rowing by East Terrace House, 2005 Don Castello Photograph Castello is a member of Focus Group in Waco, Texas.

Burleson Quadrangle, 2008 Don Castello

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Photograph Castello is a member of Focus Group in Waco, Texas.

17 Dr Pepper Museum, 2008 Farley Verner 1953Photograph Verner is a member of Focus Group in Waco, Texas.

18 Southwest Façade IV, V, VI, c.2003-2005 Karl Umlauf 1939Acrylic on wood Umlauf is Professor of Art and Artist-in-Residence at Baylor University.

Acquired through the generosity of Ted and Sue Getterman

19 Blue Jean Birdhouse, 2005 Robbie Barber 1964Wood, steel, cement and found objects Barber is Associate Professor of Art, Sculpture and 3D Design at Baylor University.

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Pentland Hills I, 2008 Berry J. Klingman 1946Chalk on paper Klingman is Professor of Art, Drawing and Printmaking at Baylor University.

21 Untitled Landscape, c.1965 Elva Levy 1910-1994 Gouache on paper Levy’s works are among the finest produced by a Central Texas artist in post-World War II Texas. She showed at the Waco Art Forum.

22 Old Waco Woman, 1981 Virginia DuPuy 1935Collage DuPuy is a Waco artist, business leader and former mayor.

Donated to the Chamber Collection

by Harold Alexander

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It Takes a Village mural on Elm Street, 2008 Rod Aydelotte 1954Photograph Aydelotte is the Photo Chief at the Waco Tribune-Herald.

24 Cameron Park Trail, 2002 Brett Jameson Photograph Jameson is a member of Focus Group in Waco, Texas.

25 Suspension Bridge at Night, 2008 Don Castello Photograph Castello is a member of Focus Group in Waco, Texas.

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The Crane Homeward Flies, c. 1950 Gay Wilson Dreyer 1914-1996 Lithograph and aquatint Dreyer was raised in Waco and was a Professor of sculpture and ceramics at Baylor University. She founded the Waco Art Forum.

Donated to the Chamber Collection by Carol Crothswait

27 Texas Horseback Parade, 1998 Ed Harrell Photograph Harrell is a member of Focus Group in Waco, Texas.

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Suspension Bridge, 1986 Charles Evans 1937Photograph Evans is a member of Focus Group in Waco, Texas.

30 Heartland 89, 90, 96, 2007 John McClanahan Metal collage McClanahan was Professor of Art, Department Chair and Director of the Allbritton Art Institute at Baylor University until his retirement in 2010.

Three Lake Squares, 2008 Barney Fitzpatrick 1944Archival pigmented ink Fitzpatrick was an instructor in art and photography at McLennan Community College until his retirement in 2005.

Donated to the Chamber by the artist

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Waco Chamber of Commerce East Texas Trade Trip, 1940 Fred Gildersleeve 1881-1958 Photograph Gildersleeve was an iconic Waco photographer.

From the archives of the Greater Waco Chamber

32 Hand Crafted Desk, Credenza, Table and Chairs, 2008 Mark Borman, Jonathan Schwennesen and Frank Strazza Solid white oak wood Borman, Schwennesen and Strazza are craftsmen at Homestead Heritage at Brazos de Dios in Elm Mott, Texas.

33 Lone Star, 1998 Barney Fitzpatrick 1944Platinum print Fitzpatrick was an instructor in art and photography at McLennan Community College until his retirement in 2005.

Donated to the Chamber by the artist

Southern Cross II, 2008 Bryant Stanton 1958-

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Stained glass Stanton is a designer and craftsman of glass whose studio was established in 1979 in Waco.

Commissioned for the Chamber Collection

35 Hand-Crafted Conference Table, 2008 Mark Borman Solid white oak wood Borman is a craftsman at Homestead Heritage at Brazos de Dios in Elm Mott, Texas.

36 Spadix, 1993, cast in 2001 Mike Cunningham 1942Bronze with limestone base A native Wacoan, Cunningham resides in Argyle, Texas and works on bronze casts, carved wood and stone.

Acquired through the generosity of Jim and Nell Hawkins

REVERSE SIDE

37 Blood Feather Rolando Saenz 1955Royal red granite on granite base Saenz is a local sculptor and artist with works all over the state of Texas.

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