The Critic, (sculpture).

The Critic, (sculpture).

Hamilton-Barnhisel, Lee, sculptor.

House Bronze, founder.

The Critic, (sculpture).

Bill Crawford and Candice Earley, (sculpture).

April 1995 (?). Dedicated July 16, 1995.

Sculpture: bronze; Base: pink granite.

Sculpture: approx. 62 x 24 x 40 in.; Base: approx. H. 8 1/2 x W. 30.

(By Crawford's proper right foot:) LEE/HAMILTON/FOR JACK/4/95 signed

A sculpture of reporter Bill Crawford and entertainer Candice Earley. Bill Crawford, dressed in a tuxedo, bow tie, and evening shoes, sits with his knees bent and both forearms resting on his thighs. He holds a sheaf of paper with both hands. Candice Earley, dressed in a backless, floor-length, beaded evening gown, and slippers, stands slightly behind Bill Crawford's proper right side. She holds a microphone close to her proper right breast with her proper left hand. The sculpture has an overall dark patina and a slightly brushed texture. The sculpture is placed atop a irregularly-shaped circular base with rough-cut sides and a polished top.

Portrait male -- Crawford, Bill -- Full length

Occupation -- Art -- Art Critic

Dress -- Ceremonial -- Formal Dress

Dress -- Accessory -- Tie

Object -- Written Matter -- Paper

Portrait female -- Earley, Candice -- Full length

Performing Arts -- Theater

Outdoor Sculpture -- Oklahoma -- Lawton

Administered by City of Lawton, Parks and Recreation, 103 S.W. 4th Avenue, Lawton, Oklahoma 73501

Located Shepler Park, 400 block, West Gore Boulevard, Lawton, Oklahoma

Bill Crawford, 1932-1980, reported the arts and entertainment beat for The Lawton Constitution for a quarter of a century and served on numerous local and state arts organizations. Candice Earley, who was encouraged early on in her career by Bill Crawford, went on to star on Broadway in "Hair," "Jesus Christ Superstar," and "Grease," as well as a sixteen year run as Donna Beck in the TV drama "All My Children." The sculpture was commissioned by the Bill Crawford Memorial Fund Committee. The Bill Crawford Memorial Fund was established to assist qualified performing arts students with scholarships. Thirty-two students were assisted in all. Candice Earley helped raise the money for the fund by donating her time and performing musical revues and cabaret acts for sellout audiences. The sculpture was funded with monies remaining in the fund when the committee decided to disband due to a fading response for the scholarships. The committee, wanting to ensure the memory of Bill Crawford, decided upon a gift to the city in the form of the sculpture. Donated by the artist, allowing the sculpture to cost less than half of the $120,000 estimate. IAS files contain related articles from the Lawton Constitution, July 14, 1995, pg. 1B; July 16, 1995, pg. 1C; and July 17, 1995, pg. 1A.

Save Outdoor Sculpture, Oklahoma survey, 1996.

Lawton Constitution, July 16, 1995, pg. 1C.

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