Ann Cushing Gantz

Background

Gantz, Ann Cushing was born on August 27, 1936 in Dallas, Texas, United States. Daughter of Maurice Kendrick and Margaret (Hughes) Cushing.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Newcomb College, 1955.

Career

Teacher, Dallas Museum of Art, 1956-1965; president, Cushing Galleries, Inc., Dallas, 1962-1979; teacher, Cushing Studio Inc., Dallas, since 1979. Director Cushing Atelier, since 1962. Chair Six Operas in Six Artists Exhibition/Dallas Opera, 1996.

Achievements

• Ann Cushing Gantz has been listed as a notable Artist, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board of directors Dallas Opera, Dallas Theatre Center. Member Texas Fine Arts Association (honorary), Dallas Print and Drawing Society (president 1972-1980), Texas Printmakers (president 1956-1970), Phi Delta Kappa, Alpha Omicron Pi.

Interests

• Avocations: opera, theatre.

Connections

Married Everett Ellis Gantz, September 20, 1958. Children: Elaine Gantz Wright, Melissa Cushing.

Father:

Maurice Kendrick Cushing

Mother:

Margaret (Hughes) Cushing

Spouse:

Everett Ellis Gantz

child:

Elaine Gantz Wright Gantz

child:

Melissa Cushing Gantz