Upper Kirby District Foundation, Eriksons kick off fundraising effort

James Surls, pictured, will provide a sculpture titled Tree and Three Flowers in the median on Kirby Drive just south of Westheimer Road.

The Upper Kirby District Foundation and Clayton and Shel Erikson kicked off a fundraising effort Friday, Feb. 1.

According to an Upper Kirby District Foundation press release, "Major players in the Houston arts community came together Friday, Feb. 1 at the home of Clayton and Shel Erikson to kick off private fundraising efforts for the coming Surls on Kirby public art project. The effort aims to install an original James Surls sculpture titled Tree and Three Flowers in the median on Kirby Drive just south of Westheimer Road. Surls was on hand to discuss the monumental effort with attendees and encourage private contribution to the project."

The Upper Kirby District is at 3015 Richmond Ave, Ste 250, Houston.

For more information, call 713-524-8000 or email travis@upperkirby.org.