Honoring Glenna Goodacre, America's Sculptor

To make art well is to raise life to its highest level and to live it at its best. – Glenna Goodacre, Sculptor

Portrait of Glenna by Matt Suhre Photography

We would like to honor Glenna Goodacre, one of America’s most eminent sculptors. For over 40 years, Glenna sculpted the human figure in bronze, capturing the beauty of humanity in her iconic work. We have lost a great sculptor, a friend, and an incredible person.

The gallery began to show Glenna's work in 1969, when she began her career as a sculptor. Nedra has many joyful memories of Glenna, who was energetic, dedicated, and often smiling. Together, they celebrated numerous milestones in Glenna's successful career and shared her bronze sculpture with collectors around the world.

Glenna was a prolific artist, creating over 500 original bronzes. Her most well-known works include the Sacagawea dollar, the Vietnam Women’s Memorial in Washington, D.C., and the Irish Memorial in Philadelphia. She sculpted a well-known bronze of President Ronald Reagan, many scenes of children playing such as Puddle Jumpers and Tug O’ War, and countless bronzes of Native Americans, such as the powerful work He Is They Are. We are grateful for the many sculptures that comprise her incredible artistic legacy – her great appreciation of human expression, compassion, and joy. We cherish our memories of Glenna, and the happiness she brought to our clients.

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