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painter art educator

Barry Avedon, American art educator, painter. Recipient Julius Halgarten award National Academy Design, New York City, 1963, Purchase award Bank of Commerce, Hamtramck, Michigan, 1972. Member Old West Side Association, Saugatuck-Douglas History Society.

Background

Avedon, Barry was born on January 2, 1941 in New York City. Son of Melvin and Ray (Goldberg) Avedon.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Rochester (New York ) Institute of Technology, 1962. Master of Fine Arts, Rochester (New York ) Institute of Technology, 1964.

Career

Teacher art, Churchville (New York) Public Schools, 1962-1963; instructor art, Rochester Institute Technology, 1964-1966; assistant professor, Eastern Michigan U., Ypsilanti, 1969; associate professor, Eastern Michigan U., Ypsilanti, 1975; professor, Eastern Michigan U., Ypsilanti, since 1979.

Achievements

  • Barry Avedon has been listed as a notable Art educator, painter by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Old West Side Association, Saugatuck-Douglas History Society.

Interests

  • Avocations: gardening, antique collecting, restoring old homes.

Connections

Father:
Melvin Avedon

Mother:
Ray (Goldberg) Avedon

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Awards

  • Recipient Julius Halgarten award National Academy Design, New York City, 1963, Purchase award Bank of Commerce, Hamtramck, Michigan, 1972.