Background
Hecker, Carolyn Ann was born on July 15, 1939 in Pittsburgh. Daughter of Arthur Orr and Sarah Emma (Johnson) Hecker.
arts service association executive
Hecker, Carolyn Ann was born on July 15, 1939 in Pittsburgh. Daughter of Arthur Orr and Sarah Emma (Johnson) Hecker.
Bachelor, Gettysburg College, 1961. Master of Arts, American University, Washington, 1984. Doctor of Fine Arts (honorary), Maine College Art, 1994.
Various administrative assistant positions, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, 1961-1967; program coordinator for education resident associations, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, 1968-1976; administrative assistant to vice president, National Geography Society, Washington, 1967-1968; associate director, Appalachiana, Alexandria, Virginia, 1976-1977; director, Craft Art Project, Washington, 1977; director, Greenwood Gallery, Washington, 1978-1981; business manager, Ronald Hayes Pearson, Inc., Deer Isle, Maine., since 1981; executive director, Maine Crafts Association, Deer Isle, 1983-1997. Member of advisory board Watershed Center Ceramic Arts, Edgecomb, Maine, 1990-1996.
Board directors American Folklife Center, Washington, since 1992. 1st vice president, board directors Maine Community Cultural Alliance, Augusta, since 1990, Maine Volunteer Lawyers and Accountants for Arts, Portland, since 1995. Member Craft Organization Directors Alliance (chairperson membership 1995).
Married Ronald Hayes Pearson, March 27, 1982. Stepchildren: Christopher, Bettina, Nadya, Arn.