Martha Pettigrew is a nationally renowned artist who earned a Fine Arts Degree from the University of Nebraska in 1972  She specializes in sculpting the ordinary and making it monumental in it's solid simplicity.

Studying the likes of Moore, Brancusi, Zuniga, and the ancient Greek Sculptors, she strives to give viewers a sense of pride and inspiration.  We are proud that she is part of the Cranes On Parade Celebration!

  • Date of Birth: 1950, Lincoln Nebraska
  • Education: BFA University of Nebraska 1972
  • Recipient of the Thomas B. Coleman Memorial Award in Print Making.
  • Employment: Scientific Illustrator University of Nebraska State Museum, Collections
    and Research Division
  • 1974-1980 Bred, trained and raced Thoroughbred horses, 1980-1991.
  • Owner/partner, Pettigrew Fur Co. 1980-1991.
  • Professional Sculptor since 1991.
  • Married: 1978 to Delmar Pettigrew