Bob Doster has been an influential artist in both the education and commercial fields for more than 30 years. His monumental sculptures and functional artwork can be seen in galleries, museums, private collections and in public displays from the corporate collections of Saks Fifth Avenue and Founders Federal Credit Unions to the State Art Collection of the South Carolina Arts Commission.

Doster’s unique style of metal design ranges from the whimsical feel of free floating steel in multicolored tables and accent pieces to the distinction of monumental sculpture. Perfect for the private collector’s home or office as well as for public display, a Doster design reflects the bold individualism and impeccable taste of the owner. . Doster was awarded the 2006 Elizabeth O’Neill Verner Governor’s Award for the Arts for Individual Artist – South Carolina’s highest award for the arts.

A South Carolina native, Doster has owned and operated “Backstreet” since 1975. Backstreet was named 2007 Small Business of the Year by Lancaster County Chamber of Commerce. Located in a row of historic downtown pool halls, taverns, and café’s, Backstreet Gallery and Garden feature exhibits by local, regional, and national artists and are available for private parties, receptions, and other special events. Tours and field trips can be arranged by appointment.

With the benefit of Doster’s instruction, student creations can be found on the grounds of public and private schools (prek-12) in many states. As a resident artist, he has contributed to the enhancement of over 100,000 students' educations. When tight budgets make artist residencies unattainable, he welcomes students to his studio, gallery and garden to ensure their accessibility to the arts. The York County Cultural Commission awarded Doster 2007 “Keeper of the Culture” and Doster was named “S.C. Hero of the Child 2001” for his efforts to make arts learning assessable to youth. "Walk into any of our elementary and middle schools and you'll see the fruits of his unselfish efforts to share his love for the arts with our students and schools." - Patricia Burns, Lancaster County School District superintendent