Background
Paige, Alvin was born on July 13, 1934 in LaGrange, Georgia, United States. Son of Edward and Dora Jane (McGee) Paige.
Paige, Alvin was born on July 13, 1934 in LaGrange, Georgia, United States. Son of Edward and Dora Jane (McGee) Paige.
Student, Indiana U., 1953-1954; student, The Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, 1954-1955; student, Munson Proctor Institute, Utica, New York, 1962-1963; student, University Texas, 1980; student, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1980; student, Harvard University, 1980-1981; Bachelor in Political Science, American International College, 1980; Master of Arts in Administration, Antioch University, 1981.
Enlisted, United States Air Force, 1955;
director special events, The Beeches Resort, Rome, New York, 1962-1965;
senior designer, Display Workshop, Inc., Hartford, Connecticut, 1965-1968;
president, Art & Design Center, Hartford, 1968-1969;
president, P.I.E., Inc. Art & Design Agency, 1970-1975;
sculptor-in-residence, designer, assistant to president, American International College, Springfield, since 1980. Board directors Stage West Theatre, Springfield, since 1984.
Panelist Massachusetts Council for the Arts, Boston, 1984-1986, 92.
Member Massachusetts Art Advocacy, Worcester. Member committee Gateway Public Art, Springfield, l986-87. Chairman Springfield Symphony Renovation.
Member Springfield Board Design, l986-87. Board directors Springfield Mayor' General’ s Office Cultural Affairs, l98l—, Albany Berkshire Ballet, Berkshire Ballet, Pittsfield, l985—, Springfield Neighborhood Housing Association, l980—, Community Music School, l989—. Fellow International Society Sculptors.
Member American Council for Arts, Institute Urban Design, Advertising Club Western Massachusetts, Shanghai Sculptors Society, Sculpture Society of Canada.
Married Susan Lee; children: Monica L., Gaila R., Alvin, Junior, Shanean Paige Foster.