MURRELLS INLET, S.C., – Brookgreen Gardens is proud to announce the recipients of the Anna Hyatt Huntington Woman of Vision Award and the Next Generation Award in celebration of the enduring legacy of Brookgreen's founder, Anna Hyatt Huntington. On March 27, nationally recognized curator and art historian Robin Salmon, who has dedicated 50 years of her career to the organization, received the 2025 Anna Hyatt Huntington Woman of Vision Award. The award honors a contemporary woman who embodies Anna's creative and philanthropic spirit and uses her gifts and vision to advance the arts. The 2025 Next Generation Scholarship was presented to Coastal Carolina University student Theresa Glazer, whose creative gifts have had a positive impact on the community.
Known as one of the finest American animal sculptors of the 20th century, Anna Hyatt Huntington created works displayed in public spaces around the world, as well as in numerous museums and private collections. In 1931, Anna and her husband, Archer, established Brookgreen Gardens, the first public sculpture garden in America and a preserve for native plants and animals. In 1992, Brookgreen Gardens was designated a National Historic Landmark due to Anna Hyatt Huntington's significance as an artist and patron of the arts and because of the number of women represented in the sculpture collection, making it a significant site for women's history in America.
"We are pleased to recognize Robin and Theresa for their dedication to the arts, nature, and their community," says Page Kiniry, president of Brookgreen Gardens. "These awards highlight the vision of our female founder, Anna Hyatt Huntington, whose artistic and philanthropic legacy continues to inspire. As a leader in sculpture conservation and environmental stewardship, Brookgreen Gardens remains dedicated to advancing her mission and honoring those who help make it possible."
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About the Woman of Vision Honoree
A native of Columbia, S.C., Robin R. Salmon began her work at Brookgreen Gardens in 1975, and today, she is a nationally known curator, writer, lecturer, and art historian. In her current role as Brookgreen's Vice President of Art and Historical Collections and Curator of Sculpture, Salmon directs the acquisition, exhibition, interpretation, and conservation of the Gardens' art, history, library, and archives collections, as well as oversees the work of the Simpson Art Center. She serves on the board of directors of the National Sculpture Society, where she was awarded the Medal of Honor, and on the Council of Advisors of the Women's Suffrage National Monument Foundation. The Secretary of the Treasury appointed her to a four-year term on the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee of the U.S. Mint, 2020 – 2024. Locally, Salmon is the President of the Georgetown County Historical Society and Museum board of directors and serves on the Georgetown County Women's Hall of Fame Committee.
About the Next Generation Scholar
Theresa Glazer, a native of Rye Brook, New York, has had a passion for art since childhood, but her involvement deepened once she became a student at Coastal Carolina University. Currently pursuing her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art Studio with a minor in biology, Theresa draws deep inspiration from nature. The diverse landscapes and sculptures of Brookgreen Gardens have played a significant role in shaping her creative journey.