Lockhart gallery owner has helped raise millions for charities by turning soundwaves into art LOCKHART, Texas (KXAN) — Soundwaves Art Foundation started as a "small fundraising project," in the words of founder Tim Wakefield, 20 years ago in London. The nonprofit has now raised over $17 million for charities across the globe through art inspired by musical soundwaves. Wakefield runs a studio in Lockhart, while his son manages the original London location.