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City may become heir to Sculpture Ranch art

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Highland Lakes Creative Arts collaborated recently with the Marble Falls Economic Development Corp and the Nightscenes company to illuminate the Father Lopez sculpture at the Marble Falls Visitor Center. The work was was commissioned to include iron pieces from the old US 281 bridge as a symbol of the power and strength of the Marble Falls and to reflect lake area tradition. HLCA now seeks to bring more permanent installations to the city.

By Glynis Crawford Smith

The Highlander

The Marble Falls City Council on Tuesday, March 7, heard a proposal that could bring large permanent sculpture installations to town.

The council also considered a full agenda, but it was presentations from the creative community, medical sector and appraisal district which sparket the most interest.

She was introduced by Robert Moss, director of the Parks & Recreation Department, who expressed willingness to work with City Manager Mike Hodge on the project.

Carolyn Bates of the Highland Lakes Creative Arts (HLCRA) Board of Directors addressed the council to say that owners of Sculpture Ranch and Galleries south of Johnson City were selling the property.

“They are moving sculptures back the artists except for about 15 major works,” said Bates. “Basically, the artists want the work displayed. This could be part of making Marble Falls the arts destination for the State of Texas.

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