November 9-10, 2024
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L.C. and Tommy Tobey, Jurors
When L.C. and Tommy Tobey moved to McKinney's historic district, they developed an at-home studio where they could share their enthusiasm for stained and fused glass. Both had full-time jobs, but they found time to become involved in McKinney's growing arts community. L.C. joined the staff at Chestnut Square, working as the Office Manager. She and Tommy were the first artists to begin selling their art at the Farmer's Market, and paved the way for artists to have booths there. Their glass creations frequently "sold out" on a Saturday morning, and they developed a following of patrons from as far south as Dallas.
L.C. was introduced to Annie Royer and immediately joined Annie in laying the foundation for the Arts and Music Guild. She completed the legal filings, managed the bookkeeping, and she and Tommy were involved in every Guild event. L.C. and Tommy Tobey also opened their home studio in McKinney's historic district as MAST artists. Their work and delightful studio captured the attention of the Dallas Morning News, which ran a full-page feature story on their studio and their involvement in MAST.
In 2015, L.C. and Tommy relocated to Florida. As quickly as possible, they created a lovely glass studio in their new home and set to work developing a cooperative gallery in their community. Their dedication to their Florida arts community has taken them to new heights of influence and responsibility (see their CV below). Through friends and social media, they are in touch with the beautiful growth of the arts community in and around McKinney, and are pleased bring their experience as professional artists and leaders in the arts to assist with MAST 2023.
Lillian (LC) & Tommy Tobey Dream Artglass….
LC Tobey - Art Education/Experience
Apprentice Robert Cooper 1974 - 1987
Cooper Art Glass
Palos Height, IL
Focus on restoration of Frank Lloyd Wright Stain Glass
Beveling of glass, custom design-stained glass panels
Kittrell Rifkind 2009
Kittrell Rifkind Glass Studios
Dallas, TX
Private classes on kiln forming glass
Tommy Tobey - Art Education/Experience
Stained & Leaded Glass
Houston 1992
Atlanta 1998
Fused Glass
Galveston 1998
Atlanta 1998
Collin County College 2004-2005
Pottery
Live Drawing Honors and Awards
People’s Choice 2023
Frame of Mind Gallery
Ormond Beach, FL
Honorable Mention\ 2023
St. Augustine Art Association
Members Showcase
Third Place 2023
The Daytona News Journal Gallery
Turning News into Art
Honorable Mention 2022
Daytona Beach Art League
Celebrating the Genius of Women Art Award
US Artist Recognition 2019
Women in the Arts
Orlando Fl
Purchase Prize 2013
Unique By Nature Competition
McKinney TX
Exhibitions
Frame of Mind
Ormond Beach FL 2023
Let Music Fill Your Soul
Juried
Gallery 500 2023
Daytona Beach, Fl
FLWAA Members Showcase
Juried
Museum of Arts & Science 2023
Daytona Beach, FL
It’s A Kite Thing
Juried
Art Spotlight 2023
Ormond Beach, FL
Viva Carnival
Juried
Galería Elan 2023
Daytona Beach, FL
The Body Beautiful
Quantum Leap Winery 2023
Orlando, FL
Faces & Places
Juried
Janes Art Center 2022
New Smyrna Beach, FL
Code Red
Juried
Florida Women’s Arts Association 2022
Blossoming
Juried
The Casements 2022
Ormond Beach
Songs of Self
Juried
Frame of Mind 2022
Ormond Beach
It’s The Little Things
Juried
Daytona Art League 2022
Daytona Beach
Collective Wisdom
Juried
Daytona Art League 2022
Daytona Beach, FL
Collective Wisdom
Juried
Daytona News Journal Gallery 2022
Daytona Beach
Making News Into Art
Juried
Imagine Glass Museum 2022
St. Petersburg, FL
Florida in Transformation
Juried
Galerie Elan 2021
Ormond Beach
Where There is Woman There is Magic
Juried
Orisons Art Gallery 2015
McKinney, TX
Solo
Laura Moore Art Gallery 2014
McKinney, Tx
Juried
Works in Public Collections
Ormond Beach Performing Arts Center 2023
Ormond Beach FL
Currently collaborating with Metal artist Kevin Abbott
10 ft stainless and glass sculpture with installation in fall
It’s A Kite Thing 2023
Museum of Arts & Science
Daytona Beach
Curated and created the installation of over 50 hand painted kites.
Created by the Florida Women’s Arts Association
Ormond Memorial Art Museum & Gardens 2022
Permanent glass installation in lobby of museum
The Color of Rain 2022
Museum of Arts & Science
Curated and created the installation of over 48 hand painted umbrellas.
Created by the Florida Women’s Arts Association
American Church of Paris 2021
Paris France
Glass Baptismal Font
Ormond Beach City Hall 2016
Ormond Beach FL
Public work of art created by 172 participate during the Granada Grand Art Festival.
Design by LC & Tommy Tobey
Material – Glass Mosaic
McKinney Performing Arts Center
McKinney TX
Mother Nature
Articles and Publications
Observer Newspaper 2023
CanvasRebal 2022
https://canvasrebel.com/meet-lillian-lc-tobey/
Observer Newspaper 2022
News Journal 2022
ArtCall.org 2021
https://mcainspiration.artcall.org/pages/participating-artists/97090-lillian-lc-tobey
Presentations and Lectures
It’s A Kite Thing - Installation
Presentation at the Museum of Arts & Sciences 2023
Presentation at the Brown & Brown Museum for MOAS Guild
The Color of Rain – Installation 2022
https://www.moas.org/MOAS-After-Hours--In-Partnership-with-The-Locals-Mix-7-9515.html
The assemblage of 3-D glass sculpture, I Am Music 2021
The Casements of Ormond Beach
Professional Affiliations
The Florida Women’s Arts Association
President 2021-2023
Ormond Memorial Art Museum & Gardens
Patron of the Arts level 3
Member – 2016-Current
Daytona Beach Art League
Member – 2016 – Current
The Hub on Canal Street
Member – 2016/Current
St. Augustine Art Association
Member – 2020/Current
Arts On Douglas
Member 2019/Current
Atlantic Center for the Arts
Member 2019/Current
Leadership Positions
Florida Women’s Arts Association
Volusia County
President 2022-2023
Museum of Arts & Science
Daytona Beach Fl
Curated Installations 2022-2023
Arts & Music Guild
McKinney Tx
Treasurer
Volunteer Roles
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Daytona Beach
Maverick Letters & Arts Exhibition
Judges 2023
Museum of Arts & Science
Daytona Beach Fl
Curated Installations
Granada Grand Arts Festival
Ormond Beach FL
Led interactive art projects
The Museum of Arts & Science Guild
Chair – Halifax Art Festival Judges 2019-2022
Chair – The Garden Party 2020-2021
Gallery Representation
Galerie Elan Current
Daytona Beach FL
Art Spotlight Current
Ormond Beach FL
Museum of Arts & Science Gift Shop Current
Daytona Beach FL
Ormond Memorial Arts & Gardens Museum Gift Shop Currant
Ormond Beach FL