Background
Freeman, Elaine Lavalle was born on May 22, 1929 in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Daughter of John and Ellen (Tufts) Lavalle.
Freeman, Elaine Lavalle was born on May 22, 1929 in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Daughter of John and Ellen (Tufts) Lavalle.
Student, National Academy of Design, 1973; student, Art Students League, New York City, 1947-1949, 70-73; Bachelor, Fordham University, 1986.
Professional sculptor, New York City and Southampton, New York, since 1973; instructor, Sculpture Center School, New York City, 1977-1981; volunteer gallery assistant, Sculpture Center, New York City, since 1979. Executive Committee, secretary, board of trustees Sculpture Center, New York City, since 1985.
Board director Southampton Fresh Air Home for Crippled Children, 1980-1986, secretary, 1981-1983, treasurer 1980. Member Portrait Society of America, Catharine Lorillard Wolfe Art Club (board director since 1997, vice president sculpture 1998-2001, 1st vice president 2001-2006, Anna Hyatt Huntington award 1983, 1st prize sculpture 1994, Creative Hands award 2005, Honored Member award 2006), Southampton Bathing Corporation, Colony Club, Meadow Club.
Married Felix Joachim Freeman, Junior, June 16, 1951 (divorced 1974). Children: John Lavalle, William Baker, Ellen Candler.