Arts Foundation Public Art in the News!
The Arts Foundation for Tucson and Southern Arizona is proud to share that one of our Public Art Donations –La Profesora, a life-sized elephant sculpture raising awareness about the impact of poaching–was recently featured in a story by KGUN9. Written by Bri Pacelli, the article explores the significance of the sculpture’s name and the powerful message it carries about elephant conservation, as explained by the artist, Pat Frederick:
“The name is Mexican Spanish, meaning ‘the teacher,’” Frederick said. “I wanted her to be the teacher because so many people are interested in elephants, myself included.”
Frederick spent two years crafting La Profesora using culvert she found on the side of the road that resembled the wrinkly skin of an elephant to her. A Tucson resident later purchased the sculpture and donated it to the zoo, where it now stands as a reminder of the importance of conservation.
Bri Pacelli for KGUN9
The Arts Foundation oversees the Donations and Temporary Artwork processes for the City of Tucson. This process facilitates the donation of artwork into the collection and serves as the required steps and approval process for all donations and temporary artworks proposed on City property.
