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Reverend James Lawson Sculpture

In 2022, the Eberly Foundation and Penn State committed funds to commission a bronze sculpture of Reverend James Lawson, Jr., renowned tactician of nonviolence within the Civil Rights Movement, to be installed at the Penn State Fayette, The Eberly Campus in late 2023.

Artist Proof: Vinnie Bagwell Presents the Reverend James Lawson

Friday, November 4, 2022, Hardy Auditorium at 2:30 p.m.

Celebrate the life and work of Reverend James Lawson in a tribute ceremony, featuring a maquette (model) of the commissioned sculpture and renderings by artist Vinnie Bagwell. Honored guest Reverend Lawson will speak. 

Photos from the "Artist Proof: Vinnie Bagwell Presents the Reverend James Lawson" on November 4, 2022.

Sculpture Unveiling

Plans to unveil the completed sculpture will be released in 2023.

Media Contact

Shannon Sankey
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Vinnie with the maquette

Vinnie with the maquette

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Maria asking questions for Vinnie Bagwell.

Maria asking questions for Vinnie Bagwell.

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Dr. Patrick with Vinnie Bagwell and Mr. Eberly.

Charles Patrick, chancellor and chief academic officer, introduced Vinnie Bagwell, American sculptor. Bagwell will complete a life-sized sculpture in bronze of the Rev. James Lawson Jr., funded by Penn State and the Eberly Foundation. Robert Eberly Jr., president (right), attended the event.

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Reverend James Lawson Sculpture

  • Reverend James Lawson
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More News

Penn State, Eberly Foundation to fund tribute to civil rights icon James Lawson
Civil Rights icon speaks at Penn State Fayette

See Also

  • Speaker Series Vinnie Bagwell (Video)
  • The Artist's Proof: Vinnie Bagwell Presents the Reverend James Lawson (Video)
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