This blog deals with life of Allie Tennant as presented in the book "Allie Victoria Tennant and the Visual Arts in Dallas" published in 2015 by the Texas A&M University Press. Tennant was a Dallas sculptor who lived from 1892 until 1971. She was an accomplished artist who belonged to the Regionalist school of artistic expression. Tennant was also active as a promoter of the visual arts in the city. This volume is the first biography ever written about her.
Monday, May 23, 2016
Allie Tennant Book Recognized by CASETA
CASETA, the Center for the Advancement and Study of Early Texas Art, is the art history association for the state dealing with the Texas culture. It recognized the Allie Tennant book at its recent annual meeting with its book award. The Texas A&M University Press also received an award for publishing the book. Above I am pictured with Thom Lemmons of the press, left, as we hold our awards.