The private art collection of the GREATER WACO CHAMBER
The Chamber COLLECTION
The 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
SECOND FLOOR
In gratefulAPPRECIATION
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
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James F. and Judy Haller
James R. and Nell Hawkins
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Stanley and Glenda Strum
Festina Lente, 2008
Kermit Oliver 1943-
Acrylic 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 1950-
Salt-fired stoneware
McCoy is Professor of Art, Universit y Ceramist-inResidence and Director of the Allbritton Art Institute at Baylor University.
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.
Untitled Photographs, c.early 20th century Fred Gildersleeve and other photographers from the era 1881-1958
Photographs from the Texas Collection at Baylor University
Owl Creek, 2008
LaJuana Westerfield 1940-
Oil on canvas
Westerfield lives and paints in Crawford, Texas.
Chisholm Trail - Waco, 2009
Joe Barbieri 1950-
Oil on canvas
Barbieri is an artist at Stanton Glass Studion in Waco. He paints stained glass, oil and watercolor.
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Courthouse, 2005
Dorothy Johnston 1923-
Watercolor
Johnston taught art at Texas State Technical College Waco, Baylor University continuing education program and Art Center Waco.
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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
Earth Spirit I, II, III, 1980
Virginia DuPuy
1935-
Hand-dyed textile construction
DuPuy is a Waco artist, business leader and former mayor.
Donated to the Chamber by the artist
Guardian Angel of Oakwood Cemetery, 2003
Carol Crosthwait 1935Photograph Crosthwait is a member of Focus Group in Waco, Texas.
Winter Solstice Lake Waco, 2006
Bill Ravenscroft 1936-
Photograph
Ravencroft is a member of Focus Group in Waco, Texas.
Hoffman Banana Co., 2008
Duane Laverty 1962-
Photograph
Laverty is a photographer for the Waco Tribune-Herald .
Sunset on Lake Waco, 2006
Lucretia
Darden 1961-
Photograph Darden is a member of Focus Group in Waco, Texas.
Rowing by East Terrace House, 2005
Don Castello
Photograph Castello is a member of Focus Group in Waco, Texas.
Burleson Quadrangle, 2008
Don Castello
Photograph Castello is a member of Focus Group in Waco, Texas.
Dr Pepper Museum, 2008 Farley Verner 1953Photograph Verner is a member of Focus Group in Waco, Texas.
Southwest Façade IV, V, VI, c.2003-2005
Karl Umlauf 1939-
Acrylic on wood
Umlauf is Professor of Art and Artist-in-Residence at Baylor University.
Acquired through the generosity of Ted and Sue Getterman
Blue Jean Birdhouse, 2005
Robbie Barber 1964-
Wood, steel, cement and found objects
Barber is Associate Professor of Art, Sculpture and 3D Design at Baylor University.
Pentland Hills I, 2008
Berry J. Klingman 1946-
Chalk on paper
Klingman is Professor of Art, Drawing and Printmaking at Baylor University.
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.
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
It Takes a Village mural on Elm Street, 2008
Rod Aydelotte 1954-
Photograph Aydelotte is the Photo Chief at the Waco Tribune-Herald.
Cameron Park Trail, 2002
Brett Jameson
Photograph Jameson is a member of Focus Group in Waco, Texas.
Suspension Bridge at Night, 2008
Don Castello
Photograph Castello is a member of Focus Group in Waco, Texas.
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
Texas Horseback Parade, 1998
Ed
Harrell
Photograph Harrell is a member of Focus Group in Waco, Texas.
Suspension Bridge, 1986
Charles Evans 1937-
Photograph Evans is a member of Focus Group in Waco, Texas.
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 1944-
Archival 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
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
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.
Lone Star, 1998 Barney Fitzpatrick 1944-
Platinum 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-
Stained glass
Stanton is a designer and craftsman of glass whose studio was established in 1979 in Waco.
Commissioned for the Chamber Collection
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.
Spadix, 1993, cast in 2001 Mike Cunningham 1942-
Bronze 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
Blood Feather
Rolando Saenz 1955-
Royal red granite on granite base
Saenz is a local sculptor and artist with works all over the state of Texas.
