Background
Heiss, Alanna was born in Louisville.
Heiss, Alanna was born in Louisville.
Bachelor in Music, Lawrence University, Appleton, Wisconsin. Doctor (honorary), San Francisco Art Institute, 2001.
Founder Institute Art and Urban Resources (now Institute for Contemporary Art), New York City, 1971. Director Clocktower Gallery, 1972, PS1 Contemporary Art Center (affiliate of Museum Modern Art), New York City, 1976—2008. Deputy director Museum Modern Art, 2000—2008.
Founder, executive producer WPS1 online radio station, 2004—2008.
Married; 1 child.