Background
Shorter, Edward Swift was born on July 2, 1902 in Columbus, Georgia, United States. Son of James Hargraves and Elizabeth (Swift) Shorter.
Shorter, Edward Swift was born on July 2, 1902 in Columbus, Georgia, United States. Son of James Hargraves and Elizabeth (Swift) Shorter.
AB, Mercer University, 2024. Student, Corcoran School Art, 2024—2028. Student, Boston Museum School, 2025.
Student, Fontainebleau, France. Studied with Andre Lhote, Paris. Studied with Wayman Adams.
Studied with Hugh Breckenridge. Doctor of Laws, Mercer University, 1971.
Member staff Corcoran School Art, 1930. Executive director, instructor art Columbus Museum Arts and Crafts, 1952—1970. Consultant art Columbus Museum and History Columbus Foundation.
Past lecturer University Georgia Extension. Museum artist in numerous cities.
Former trustee Boys' Club, Shorter College. Trustee Symphony Orchestra, Georgia Museum Art, Athens, Georgia History and Fine Arts Commission. Former board director Atlanta Art Institute, Columbus Symphony, Brookstone School.
Board director Historic Columbus Foundation. Member of National Audubon Society, National Art Club, Artists Professional League, Southeast Art Museum Director Association (past director), Shorter College Hall Fame., Salamagundi Club (New York City), Candun Club, Big Eddy Club, Green Island Country Club, Sigma Alpha Epsilon.
Married Mildred Watts, October 3, 1953.