Background
Sher, Alvin Ira was born on December 3, 1937 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Samuel and Leah (Chakler) Sher.
administrator sculptor art educator
Sher, Alvin Ira was born on December 3, 1937 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Samuel and Leah (Chakler) Sher.
Bachelor of Arts in Design, Pennsylvania Institute of Technology, 1958. Student in engineering, Pennsylvania State University, 1960. Bachelor of Fine Arts in Sculpture, Philadelphia College Art, 1964.
Master of Fine Arts in Sculpture, Indiana University, 1966.
Teacher sculpture and art history, Indiana U., 1964-1966;
teacher studio/art history, Goldsmiths College, U. London, 1966-1968;
teacher studio/art history, Kingston College Art, London, 1966-1968;
department chair studio/art history, Hobart & William Smith Colls., 1968-1981;
director studio/art history, Great Lakes Colls. Association New York Arts Program, New York City, since 1981. Artist in residence Cite des Arts, Paris, 1972, College Center of the Finger Lakes, 1969-1970, 72-80.
Guest lecturer numerous colleges, university and associations in field.
Fellow Center Connecticut College Center Arts and Technology. Member Scultors Guild, College Art Association American, New York Arts Foundation, International Sculpture Center.
Married Ira Graham (divorced).