About Lauren

Lauren Saba, co-founder of Fort Works Art in Fort Worth, is an established painter and curator who has made significant contributions to both the local and national art scenes. With a degree in Art History from the University of Texas at Arlington and mentorship under renowned artist and curator Benito Huerta, Saba’s career blends artistic practice with curatorial vision. Her work as a painter is marked by an intimate exploration of the figure, fauna and flora, and architecture.

Saba's early work as a co-founder of The United Voice Collective in 2000 set the stage for her dedication to creating collaborative art spaces. Since establishing Fort Works Art in 2014, initially as a pop-up to support her own art with her friends, Saba has transformed it into a permanent cultural institution in Fort Worth's renowned Museum Cultural District. The gallery has grown under her direction, exhibiting at prestigious art fairs such as Art Basel Miami and New York’s Armory Week, and representing both emerging and mid-career artists.

Her own artwork has been exhibited in major cities like Brooklyn, Miami, San Antonio, and New York City, with key showcases during Art Basel at SCOPE Miami. She has won numerous accolades for her oil on linen paintings and frequently donates her work for fundraisers held by local organizations she believes in. As a painter, she has shown in both solo and group exhibitions where her works have been acquired by numerous private collectors, further cementing her role as an influential artist within the state of Texas.

As a gallery owner, Saba is involved in nurturing the next generation of artists. Through her nonprofit initiative, Gallery of Dreams, resources and support for local artists and youth are provided.

Her career spans over two decades, during which she has curated over 70 exhibitions and collaborated with over 1,000 artists. Her influence within the Fort Worth art community continues to grow, making her a central figure in the ongoing dialogue about contemporary art.