Background
Dallas, Dorothy Benz was born in 1930. Daughter of John Jacob and Elsie (Bruns) Benz.
Dallas, Dorothy Benz was born in 1930. Daughter of John Jacob and Elsie (Bruns) Benz.
Certified in interior design, Pratt Institute, 1950. Bachelor of Fine Arts, Pratt Institute, 1978. Master of Fine Arts, Pratt Institute, 1981.
Interior designer Voorhees, Walker, Smith, Smith, Haines, New York City, 1950-1955. Private practice interior designer, 1955-1963.
Member National Association Women Artists (2d prize 1984, Witte award 1986, Grumbacher award 1988), American Watercolor Society (Millard Sheets medal 2004), Art Center Water Color Affiliates (founder, secretary 1978-1987, president), New Jersey Watercolor Society (membership chairman since 1981, Members Show 1st prize 1981), Catherine Lorillard Wolfe Art Club (board directors 1982-1989, president since 1989, Zahn award 1988, Gold medal 1998), Salmagundi Club.
Married Donald Peter Dallas, September 1, 1952. Children: Diana, Bruce, Linda, Andrew.