Arthur William Higgins

I am so sorry to hear about Arthur´s passing - and that it was so long ago. I have been enjoying a few of his amazingly beautiful garden sculptures since 1996 when I first met him at the ACC Craft Show. I was looking to purchase more to share with others and discovered his passing. If any of his family or friends are monitoring this page, please know that his artistry continues to be admired and respected.

"I was lucky enough to be apprenticed to Arthur Higgins during my last two years of high school, and worked at Oak Run Studios during my first few summers home from college. To say that this man was an influence on me - both artistically and personally - would be an incredible understatement. From the proper way to clean a brush to making my first edible meatloaf, this man taught me how to do so much.

"Although we would only catch up every few years or so, words can't say how...

I have fond memories of Art and of the wonderful variety of art he created. Over the years I sold his work and one woodcut stands out in my mind as this quintessential Alaska landscape. The image is coming out of the mountains down into Sterling on the Kenai Peninsula. Everytime I take this drive I think of Art & I wonder if an artist realizes the impact they have on someone's life. An interesting guy!

I knew Art Higgins when he was involved with Art in the Schools Program. I was a young school administrator and Art was visiting Kaltag. He was doing prints at that point. He also was doing commercial illustrations under another name. Funny what an artist must do to make a living. We had a great time discussing art and how art fit into the world. He taught me a great deal. Although I have not seen him since I visited his studio in Wasilla, I think of him fondly often. Great guy......

Thank you so much for sharing Art's wonderful life history with all of us who might have known just one side of him! The arts people in Anchorage have been so saddened by this loss, as the word got out about Art's passing, so I appreciate seeing a written sentiment being shared. Thanks. Art leaves such a legacy of fabulous art in our schools and buildings throughout Anchorage. He was loved by so many and his work will continue that tradition as he meant it too!

I am so sorry for your loss. I live in Douglas, Alaska and work for a grade school in Juneau. I am so happy that Arthur shared his talents as artist in the schools. Bless him for sharing his art work at the museum. Growing up in Hood River, Oregon, I went to Mosier often. I am so happy that Arthur got to enjoy the area and he was surrounded by his loved ones. My condolences to all of you. Marti Peck Bernardez