Charles John Semowich, artist, musician, author, curator, historian, was born October 10, 1949.
Education
Bachelor of Arts from the University at Binghamton
Master of Fine Arts (Master of Fine Arts) from Catholic University in Washington District of Columbia
Doctor of Philosophy (Doctor of Philosophy) from International College in Los Los Angeles
He has also received training from the University of Vermont, Woodstock School of Art, and others
Achievements
Charles has had his art work exhibited nationally, at events and locations such as SPAR National Art Exhibition in Shreveport, Los Angeles, 36th National Cooperstown, the Print Club of Albany and others His work is currently in many collections, such as Newark Public Library, Print club of Albany, University at Binghamton, and others
Current curator for the Print Club of Albany and City Historian for the City of Rensselaer, New New York
The executive director at the Albany Center Galleries from 2004 to 2005.
Served as a judge for the art of the Albany Tulip Festival and others
Served on the Advisory Council for the Society of American Graphic Artists.
Charles is well known as a carillonneur. He studied carillon at the University of Michigan and privately with George Matthew, Junior.
He plays the carillon at Albany City Hall Carillon and has given concerts throughout the northeast including at Riverside Church and Yale University.
He has performed at the inaugurations of New York State Governors and special events such as the New York State 911 Memorial Remembrance Ceremony and Martin Luther King Junior. Memorial Holiday.