Background
Ruff, Carolyn M. was born on April 18, 1947 in Minneapolis. Daughter of Alfred Henry and Marion Lucille (Pearson) Cheese.
Ruff, Carolyn M. was born on April 18, 1947 in Minneapolis. Daughter of Alfred Henry and Marion Lucille (Pearson) Cheese.
Bachelor of Science, University of Minnesota, 1968; Master of Arts, University of Minnesota, 1976.
Elementary teacher, Mounds View Public School, St. Paul, 1968-1970;
teaching assistant, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, 1975-1976;
director, Art Dealers Associations, Minneapolis, 1984-1987;
owner, director, Carolyn Ruff Gallery, Minneapolis, since 1989. Contemporary arts guide Walker Art Center, Minneapolis, since 1986. Associate Minneapolis College Art, since 1993.
Consultant Department Defense School, Tokyo, 1970-1973, Fulda, Germany, 1973-1975, Minnetonka (Minnesota) Public School, 1976-1984.
Member Minneapolis Institute Art, Walker Art Center (directors circuit since 1976, collector's circuit since 1993).
Married Stephen McAlpin Ruff, August 16, 1968. Children: Veronika Lis, Per Jordan.