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Interview with Steve Kraske on KCUR: Up To Date

Tom Corbin is the Kansas City sculptor behind the Roo statue recently unveiled on the University of Missouri – Kansas City campus. In addition to that kangaroo, Corbin just finished work on a bronze life-size statue of President Harry S. Truman that will eventually find its home in Washington, D.C. The artist, whose work have been collected by celebrities like...

Roo Sculpture Article: UMKC Today

Roo Sculpture by Artist Tom Corbin Settles Into New Home Story by: Patricia O’Dell, odellpa@umkc.edu Published: Apr 26, 2021 Students, faculty and staff welcome new Roo to campus UMKC students, faculty and staff welcomed the newest UMKC Roo to campus in the first public event since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Mahreen Ansari, UMKC Student Government Association president, introduced the...

Truman Video

Truman Sculpture Video Tom Corbin was selected by Truman Library Institute in 2018 to produce a monumental bronze sculpture of President Harry Truman for the Statuary Hall Collection at the U.S. Capitol. Please enjoy this video produced by the Truman Library Institute showing the current status of this exciting project. Truman Library Institute 75 years after ascending to the presidency,...

Podcast – Banking on KC

lease listen as Tom is interviewed for the Banking on KC Podcast: "On this episode of Banking on KC, Tom Corbin, world-renowned artist and founder of Corbin Bronze, joins host Kelly Scanlon to discuss his evolution as an artist—including his foray into multiple mediums—as well as what it takes to create a business while staying true to his artistic vision....

Better KC Interview

Tom was recently interviewed by host Bill Hurrelbrink on KCTV 5 CBS Kansas City.  “From corporate America to becoming a unique artist: Meet Tom Corbin. You might drive by his work every day on your commute and not even know it. Bill talked with Tom Corbin about his business and how he started it.”

KC Live Appearance

Tom was a guest on Kansas City Live with hosts Crystle Lampitt  and Kelly Nyberg on KSHB 41 NBC Kansas City.  “Sculptor and Painter Tom Corbin is a staple in the art community. He joins us to discuss his new Corbin Bronze installations throughout the city, his new artwork and the inspiration behind his work.”  

Kay Barnes Tribute

Former Mayor of Kansas City, Missouri, Kay Barnes, was honored with the dedication of Kay Barnes Grand Ballroom at the Kansas City Convention Center. Kay is Kansas City’s first female mayor and was instrumental in the revitalization of downtown Kansas City including but not limited to the Power and Light District, Sprint Center and Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts....

Tom Corbin on KC Live

Tom was a guest on Kansas City Live last week with hosts Michelle Davidson and Joel Nichols on KSHB 41 NBC Kansas City.  “Each week we highlight a local artist to get to know the person behind the art. Today we meet Tom Corbin, a self-taught sculptor and furniture designer from Kansas City. You’ve even seen his work all over...

Tom Corbin Interview

Tom Corbin was interviewed by Joel Nichols from KSHB for his late night program, Nichols at Night.  “Even in our fast-paced, digital age, there are few things better than a good conversation. That’s what Nichols@Night promises to bring you every week. Entertaining, interesting, thought-provoking talk from fascinating people. National figures passing through our town and local folks who make Kansas...

Corbin Bronze Video

Take a tour of the Corbin Bronze studio, sculpture garden, galleries and offices Corbin Bronze Video from Corbin Bronze on Vimeo.  

Gorilla Video

The year-long journey from the Corbin Studio to the PSU Campus is documented in this “Making of the Gorilla” video. From Tom’s initial trip to the Kansas City Zoo, to The Crucible Foundry to the final installation, you’ll witness the unique process of creating a monument. “Given the opportunity to sculpt my first gorilla, I was both excited and anxious...

KCUR Kansas City Public Media

Fountain City: A Search for Water May 3, 2012 By Tomeka Weatherspoon, Andrea Silenzi, Charlie Upchurch and Jabulani Leffall “On Thursday’s Central Standard, we dive into our first of three programs exploring how we seek out water in this part of the country. First up: fountains. Learn how to get involved in our photography contest, and our interactive water map.” Continue...