Photo by Linda Valencia
Photo by Linda Valencia
Photo by Linda Valencia
Photo by Jeffrey Mills
Photo by Linda Valencia
Photo by Paul Carrizales
Photo by Paul Carrizales
Photo by Paul Carrizales
Photo by Paul Carrizales
Photo by Paul Carrizales
Photo by Paul Carrizales
Photo by Paul Carrizales
Photo by Paul Carrizales
Photo by Paul Carrizales
Photo by Linda Valencia
Photo by Linda Valencia
Photo by Linda Valencia
Photo by Linda Valencia
Photo by Linda Valencia
Photo by Paul Carrizales
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The Norma Zenteno Sculpture has a home! Norma has been been placed at the Center for Pursuit, 4400 Harrisburg, 77011.
OUR SCULPTOR,
Bridgette Mongeon based in Houston, Texas has been sculpting for over twenty years. Some of her sculptures include Wilson Nelson, B.B. King and her current project, Alice in Wonderland. She is an artist, sculptor, writer, educator, speaker and we are delighted with what she has done with the project
This will be the first public sculpture of a Hispanic female in the city of Houston. The statue will consist of a bronze, life-sized figure of Norma sitting with her guitar on a bench with a Barrio Dog at her feet. The dog, a rescue named Kippy, is included because of Norma’s lifelong love for animals.
Norma was a huge part of the organization Barrio Dogs. As one of the founding members, she helped define the mission of the organization—using education and awareness to combat animal overpopulation and neglect—and helped raise donations to become a voice for the animals. She wrote several songs of support including the unforgettable “Caminado en el Barrio”.
Many thanks for everyone’s support for this project!
Norma Zenteno was a talented and beloved Houston singer, songwriter and musician. She was the oldest daughter of Roberto Zenteno, a big band leader and trumpet player who came to Houston in the 1950’s and performed at venues all over the city until his death in 2004. Norma was a natural talent and joined her father's band while still a teenager.
She later formed the Norma Zenteno Band, which went on to perform throughout Houston and Texas, developing a loyal following of fans along the way. Norma passed away from breast cancer in 2014. Her family, friends and fans miss her dearly but her musical legacy continues. In remembrance of Norma Zenteno, and in honor of her life and legacy, there will be a statue placed in her honor in Houston's East End, the historic community where she grew up and where she and her family lived for many years.
