Background
Mavros, Donald Odysseus was born on March 4, 1927. Son of Peter Aristede and Elizabeth (Samiotakis) Mavrogenis.
director educator potter sculptor author
Mavros, Donald Odysseus was born on March 4, 1927. Son of Peter Aristede and Elizabeth (Samiotakis) Mavrogenis.
Individual studies sculpture, pottery, 1945. Student, Columbia University. Bachelor of Fine Arts, Cooper Union.
Founder Mavros Workshop, New York City, 1954-1978. Faculty Brooklyn Museum Art School, 1960-1963, New School Social Research, New York City, 1960-1978, Orange County Community College, Middletown, New York. Director Trias Gallery, New York City, 1966-1978.
Curator Museum Village, Monroe, New York, 1979-1982. Director Unionville (New York ) Art Works, since 1980.
Chairman City of Unionville Planning Board, since 1973. Member executive board Empire State Craft Alliance, 1980-1982. Member Orange County Heritage Commission.
Trustee Greek Orthodox Community Orange and Sullivan Counties. Adviser Minnisink Heritage Commission With United States Army, 1945-1949. Member National Council Education Ceramic Arts, American Crafts Council, Artist-Craftsmen New York (vice president 1968-1969), New York State Archeology Society.