Who Is the Texas Society of Sculptors?

The Texas Society of Sculptors (TSOS) is a sculptors' guild based in Austin, Texas, and was chartered in 1971 by the State of Texas as a non-profit organization. Objectives of the society include educating the public about sculpture and the many media of this art form, promoting the work of sculptors, and serving as a liaison between sculptors everywhere. Although Texas-based, membership is open to sculptors and sculpture lovers anywhere in the United States. A newsletter is published at least 5 times a year to inform members of sculptors' activities, sculpture events, and professional opportunities.

TSOS consists of over 170 members. Although not all members are sculptors, those that are work in a variety of mediums, including terra-cotta, bronze, stone, concrete, and mixed media. Styles range from classical to nonobjective. Other members are bronze casting foundries, students, and other art lovers.

TSOS sponsors at least one exhibit per year--alternating a juried show (with a theme and outside juror) with an all-membership show (in which the artist chooses the piece(s) displayed). Studio and/or foundry tours are held sometimes in the spring. In addition, TSOS hosts Sculptfest, an annual outdoor festival celebrating the wonders of sculpture. Sculptfest occurs in the fall on Austin Museum Day (with FREE admission) and features demonstrating sculptors with some of their sculpture. It's a great way to buy art--directly from the artist or from the art auction. It's a hands-on celebration and allows even non-sculptors (including children) to sculpt in various media.

Board meetings are open to ALL members of TSOS. Meetings are usually held at noon on the second Wednesday of each month (contact a board member to find out current location and date).