About Lauren

Lauren Saba is an artist, curator, and cultural leader based in Fort Worth, Texas. She is the founder of Fort Works Art, one of the city’s most dynamic contemporary galleries, and the president of Gallery of Dreams, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering youth through the arts and advancing community-based cultural initiatives. Through this work, she has led high-impact programs, including citywide public art installations, artist residencies, artist grants, and the annual Mayor’s High School Art Competition.

At Fort Works Art, Lauren is known for bold curation and programming that bridges local relevance with national prestige. Over the past decade, she has championed artists at every level, transforming her 6,000 square-foot gallery into a cultural incubator that attracts collectors, celebrities, and institutions alike. Her leadership is shaped by her Lebanese American heritage and a legacy of entrepreneurial spirit passed down through her family, including her great-uncle J.M. Haggar, founder of Haggar Clothing Co. His work ethic and values of innovation, fairness, resilience, customer focus, and purpose continue to guide her work today.

Lauren began her creative path studying theater at Northwestern University before earning her degree in Art History from The University of Texas at Arlington, with minors in Painting and Spanish. It is here she met and studied with her mentor Benito Huerta. Between 2000 and 2004, she co-founded and served as Vice President of United Voice Collective (UVC), an interdisciplinary initiative uniting creatives across music, fashion, architecture, writing, and contemporary art. She is also an exhibiting artist, with work featured in Texas, Brooklyn, and Miami, and held in notable private collections.

Lauren is a strong advocate for women in business and a trusted force in Fort Worth’s creative economy. She brings vision, grit, and authenticity to every endeavor, whether curating a show, shaping cultural policy, or mentoring the next generation. A connector, advocate, and storyteller, she is helping define Fort Worth’s creative future while honoring the city’s past, her family’s legacy, and her own.