Background
Small, Deborah Thomasine was born on July 23, 1952 in Portsmouth, Virginia, United States. Daughter of Thomas Godfrey and Margaret Delancey (Gilliam) Small.
Small, Deborah Thomasine was born on July 23, 1952 in Portsmouth, Virginia, United States. Daughter of Thomas Godfrey and Margaret Delancey (Gilliam) Small.
Bachelor in Graphic Design, Norfolk State University, 1974.
Commercial artist, Leggett-Group Sales Promotion Office, Norfolk, 1974-1976;
manager, Ltd. Stores, Inc., Baltimore and Hampton, Virginia, 1976-1978;
president, Small Concepts, Norfolk, since 1978;
commercial artist, The Virginian-Pilot and The Ledger-Star Newspapers, Norfolk, since 1978. Teacher graphic design Hampton (Virginia) U., since 1993.
Instructor art Virginia Beach (Virginia) Center for Arts, since 1992. Conductor art related workshops Chrysler Museum, Norfolk, since 1994. Special needs teacher Cultural Experiences Unlimited, Norfolk, 1978-1990.
Lecturer in field.
Volunteer Black Achievers of Hampton Rds., Norfolk, since 1989. Member benefit planning committee Parc Place Shelter for Homeless, Portsmouth, 1990. Member Hampton Rds. Black Media Professionals (secretary 1988-1991), Tidewater Artist Association (secretary 1987-1989, board directors since 1983).