Background
Fessler, Ann Helene was born on October 2, 1949 in Toledo. Daughter of Clifford Manum and Hazel Rose (Grove) Fessler.
Fessler, Ann Helene was born on October 2, 1949 in Toledo. Daughter of Clifford Manum and Hazel Rose (Grove) Fessler.
Bachelor in Art, Ohio State University, 1971. Master of Arts in Media Studies, Webster College, 1975. Master of Fine Arts in Photography, University Arizona, 1981.
Faculty, Webster College, St. Louis, 1975-1979;
visiting artist, Tyler School Art, Philadelphia, 1981-1982;
professor, Maryland. Institute, College Art, Baltimore, 1982-1993;
head photography department, Rhode Island School of Design, since 1993. Artist in residence Derbyshire (England) College Higher Education, 1987, VisualStudies Workshop, Rochester, New York, 1989, Glasgow (Scotland) School Art, 1990, 91.
Board directors Museum for Contemporary Arts, since 1990. Artist, board directors Maryland. Art Place, Baltimore, 1985-1987, artist advising committee, 1983-1985.
Panelist, site visitor Maryland. State Arts Council, since 1989.