Background
Nicholas, Donna Lee was born on March 30, 1938 in Southern Pasadena, California, United States. Daughter of George H. and Dorothy L. (McMannamy) Nicholas.
Nicholas, Donna Lee was born on March 30, 1938 in Southern Pasadena, California, United States. Daughter of George H. and Dorothy L. (McMannamy) Nicholas.
Bachelor cum laude, Pomona College, 1959; Master of Fine Arts, Claremont Graduate School, 1966.
Instructor art, Mott Community College, Flint, Michigan, 1966-1969; professor art, Edinboro University of Pa, 1969-1996; professor emeritus, Edinboro University of Pa, since 1996. Visiting associate professor Scripps College & Claremont Graduate School, spring, 1975,Moore College Art, Philadelphia, fall, 1974.
Member crafts advisory panel Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, Harrisburg, 1982-1984, 86-88. Board directors Erie Art Museum, Pennsylvania, since 1987. Member National Council Education Ceramic Arts, American Crafts Council (Pennsylvania representative Northeast regional assembly 1975-1978), Northwest Pennsylvania Artists Association, Association Artists Pittsburgh, Meadville Council on the Arts.