Background
Colker, Edward was born on January 5, 1927 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.
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Edward Colker
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Education
Graduate, Philadelphia College Art, 1949. Bachelor of Science, New York University, 1965. Master of Arts, New York University, 1985.
Career
Instructor, critic, Philadelphia College Art, Cooper Union, New York City, 1949-1966; associate professor, Graduate School Fine Arts, University of Pennsylvania, 1968-1970; director, School Art and Design, University of Illinois, Chicago, 1972-1978; research professor art, School Art and Design, University of Illinois, 1977-1980; dean of visual arts, State University of New York, Purchase, 1980-1985; department chairman art, Cornell Univercity, 1985-1986; provost, University of the Arts, 1986-1991; provost, Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art, New York City, 1991-1995; provost, Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, since 1995. Consultant National Endowment Arts, United States Information Agency. Consultant in field.
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Membership
Member College Art Association American, International Council Fine Arts Deans, Caxton Club, Grolier Club.
Awards
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Guggenheim Foundation fellow, 1961-1962. Illinois Arts Council grantee, 1973, 80. Graham Foundation grantee, 1977, R. Florsheim Art Fund grantee, 1997.Guggenheim Foundation fellow, 1961-1962. Illinois Arts Council grantee, 1973, 80. Graham Foundation grantee, 1977, R. Florsheim Art Fund grantee, 1997.