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Gail holding the 1st "Inspiring Women Sculpture"  CLICK HERE TO VIEW ARTIST'S WORK
Honoree Robin Roberts is flanked by (L to R) U.S. Olympic team co-captain Lisa Leslie, Nancy Weber of Meredith Corporation and WNBA President Donna Orender.  CLICK HERE TO VIEW ARTIST'S WORK
Robin Roberts was honored with the 2008 WNBA Inspiration Award sculpted by Gail Glikmann for her success amid a battle against breast cancer.
Gail Glikmann is a lifelong artist and sculptor. Her images range from classical sculpture, to erotic sculpure and include family sculpture and sculptures of dancers; all resonating with the love of the human figure. Whether it’s the platitude and serenity of a seated female nude or the grandeur and power of Mose's tablets raised towards the heavens, the magnificent complexity and simplicity of the human form shines through. Her work is a love affair with humanity. Gail Glikmann is a scholarship recipient of the prestigious CHOUINARD ART INSTITUTE. She attended CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY NORTHRIDGE and apprenticed under the tutelag of Susan Weinberg. A consummate teacher herself, Glikmann has pioneered the development of numerous art programs both locally and abroad, for organizations like SHERUT LA AM-(a Israeli Peace Corps program), OPERATION HEAD START, and OPTIONS HOUSE for teenage runaways. She recently retired from the UNIVERSITY OF JUDAISM after conducting classes for 25 years. Glikmann has also guided a blind student “with a hands” on sculpture class. From this experience, Glikmann became aware of the need for blind people to touch sculpture. Glikmann has created replicas of original Jewish artwork and objects displayed at the Skirball Museum, which are being used for the visually impaired to enable them to touch and feel. Glikmann’s work is found in private collections and has been featured in many venues including THE JEWISH FEDERATION, THE INFINITY GALLERY, THE ORLANDO GALLERY, and the JAMES GREY GALLERY (2007 October). Her work can also be seen at the GARDENS of the JEWISH HOME in Tarzana CA and is currently showing at the MARRIOTT HOTEL in Woodland Hills, CA. Glikmann is a wife and a mother of three and a grand mother of seven. She maintains her sculpture studio in Encino, CA. and works at THE SCULPTURE STUDIO in Santa Monica, CA. and is currently accepting commissions 
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Condoleeza Rice honored at WNBA luncheon (AP) 2007-07-13 13:05:59 WASHINGTON (AP) — Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice commended the WNBA All-Stars for their perseverance and achievement, and encouraged them to get involved in global initiatives for health, poverty and social equality. Rice was the keynote speaker Friday at the league’s second annual “All-Star Salute: Inspiring Women Luncheon” and received the 2007 WNBA Inspiration Award. “Sports and athletes have the ability to bring people together across the divisions of religion and race and more… | 
