In 2006, TGAA hosted a call for artists to participate in a judged art contest to support the Ladies of Legacy Foundation. Artists could work in any medium attached to a Styrofoam head. The artists donated their art work to be auctioned for the charity after they were shown at functions and exhibitions around the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. Heads Up - The Pat Penny Memorial Art Show featured artwork by people such as: State Senator Jane Nelson, Fort Worth Mayor Mike Moncrief, Faith Hill, Tim McGraw, the Texas Rangers, the Fort Worth Cats, as well as local artists. The proceeds of the auction will be used to support patients with brain or spinal cord tumors in their communities through public awareness, education, grants and services.

Artist: Gary Hockman

Title: Tribute

Inspiration: My sister Pat Penny who spun and dyed the yarn for this project. Executed in the manner of the Hulchol Indians yarn art, the yarn hand spun and dyed by Pat Penny, was used to create symbolic Hawaiian petroglyphs illustrating all that was important in her life. The base of the yarn is cotton and silk.

2nd Place in TGAA Judged Event

Pat was a wonderful and gifted woman who was a friend to many at TGAA. She touched many lives with her beautiful artwork and loving soul. Since her passing from brain cancer; TGAA has been active in conjunction with the Ladies of Legacy Foundation in raising funds to help brain tumor patients and their families and also to raise public awareness. Pat's gift to us all was the art that came from her hands. She embraced all things beautiful: from art glass, clay, porcelain, fabric, textiles, knitting, precious metal sculpting, to art welding. Her voracious appetite to explore all art forms guided her heart to learn all she could, experience all she could, and share with countless people around the world the glorious art pieces she produced. She could not keep the beauty of her mind to herself. Rather, she chose to teach others the incredible talents she possessed and cherished. Pat will be sadly missed.