Background
Ventura, Anthony Paul was born on January 24, 1927 in Southampton, New York, United States. Son of Salvatore and Lillian (Morgan) Ventura.
Ventura, Anthony Paul was born on January 24, 1927 in Southampton, New York, United States. Son of Salvatore and Lillian (Morgan) Ventura.
Student, Academy of Arts, 1947—1951. Student, Pratt Institute, 1952—1953. Student, Art Students League, 1954—1955.
Teacher, Anthony Ventura Studio, Neptune, New Jersey, since 1961. Member traveling exhibitions American Watercolor Society, New York City, 1983. Demonstrator Noyes Museum, Oceanville, New Jersey, 1988.
Member workshops Allendale (New Jersey)Art Association, 1990, Morristown (New Jersey) Art Association, 1993, 94.
With United States Navy, 1945-1946, PTO. Member American Watercolor Society (elected signature, 2008) Guild Creative Art (advisory committee Shrewsbury, New Jersey chapter 1980-1984), New Jersey Watercolor Society (exhibition committee 1980-1984, Second vice president 1982-1984, 1st vice president 1984-1986, president 1987-1988, jury of selection 1984-1988, 94-97, 2000, 03, 06, jury of awards AAPh Grand National 1996, Marian Price award 1993, Silver medal 1995, 98, 2002, Doris D. Shoonmaker award 1999, Guild Art President's award 2000, Henry Gasser award 2001, First Place award 2003, Guild Art Top award 2004, Best in Show award 2004), Knickerbocker Artists (Knickerbocker Artist award 1985), Garden State Watercolor Society (jury of selection and awards Princeton, New Jersey chapter 1984-1988, Warga award 1986, Best in Show award 2005), North Shore Art Association, Hudson Valley Art Association (Transparent Watercolor award 1988, Hudson Valley award, 2002, 05), Salmagundi Club (Jane Impastato award 1990, Salmagundi award 1994, Top award 1998, Emil Carlson award 2001, John O'Dwyer Memorial award 2002-2006).
Married Barbara Jean Height, April 9, 1961 (deceased May 1990). Children: Tina, Mark, Paul.