Background
Olshan, Bernard was born on January 31, 1921 in New York City.
Olshan, Bernard was born on January 31, 1921 in New York City.
Student, American Artists School, New York City, 1937—1940. Student, Ozenfant School Fine Arts, New York City, 1945—1947. Student, Academie de la Grand Chaumiere, Paris, 1948—1951.
Cultural arts director Mosholu Montefiore Young Men’s Christian Association/Young Women’s Christian Association, New York. Instructor Crafts Students League, 1953, New York City Community College, 1965—1969. Teacher, director, cultural arts department Mosholu Montefiore Community Center, New York City, 1966—1979.
Chairman, visual arts committee Amalgamated Houses, since 1980. Faculty National Academy, since 1998. Served in United States Army, 1941-1945.
Member of Federation Modern Painters & Sculptors, National Academy of Design (Academician), American Society Contemporary Artists.