Thomas Caleb Goggans’ portraits, sculptures, and landscapes uniquely capture existential landmarks; moments and glimpses that shape and connect us to one another and the endless wonder of the world. His work explores the rich contrasts of life, portraying humanity, the natural world, and our interactions between them in a way that reveals truth in personality, intrinsic worth, and timeless meaning. Extending well beyond technically faithful reproduction, his art is born of intense observation, enthusiastic curiosity, and quiet contemplation. Finding inspiration and imagination in nature, life’s passages, and the people he encounters, Goggans seeks to explore those opportunities and express the richness, significance, and complex beauty of human experience.
Mr. Goggans' dedication and skill has brought him many accolades, having been named as a Top Ten Artist in Tennessee by the Portrait Society of America and recognized multiple years as a Finalist and award recipient in both the prestigious International Portrait Competition and the ARC Salon. In addition to consistently earning placement in international competitions, he has been featured in premier art publications and has served as both a Juror and instructor for esteemed art conferences and museums such as the Portrait Society of America, The Booth Museum, the Indiana State Museum, and The Hunter Museum of American Art. His work has been exhibited in many shows and can be found in public and private collections across the country. One of Goggans’ greatest accomplishments is having completed commissioned sculptures of seven prominent Congressional Medal of Honor Recipients, which are on display in the Charles H. Coolidge Museum, a National Medal of Honor Heritage Center.
Mr. Goggans' dedication and skill has brought him many accolades, having been named as a Top Ten Artist in Tennessee by the Portrait Society of America and recognized multiple years as a Finalist and award recipient in both the prestigious International Portrait Competition and the ARC Salon. In addition to consistently earning placement in international competitions, he has been featured in premier art publications and has served as both a Juror and instructor for esteemed art conferences and museums such as the Portrait Society of America, The Booth Museum, the Indiana State Museum, and The Hunter Museum of American Art. His work has been exhibited in many shows and can be found in public and private collections across the country. One of Goggans’ greatest accomplishments is having completed commissioned sculptures of seven prominent Congressional Medal of Honor Recipients, which are on display in the Charles H. Coolidge Museum, a National Medal of Honor Heritage Center.