Background
Hoyt, Ellen was born on November 8, 1933 in Brooklyn. Daughter of Martin and Estelle (Rabinowitz) Reiss.
Hoyt, Ellen was born on November 8, 1933 in Brooklyn. Daughter of Martin and Estelle (Rabinowitz) Reiss.
Student, New York State Technology College, 1951.
Teacher art Kingsway Academy, Brooklyn, 1963-1977, Studio Dragonette, Brooklyn, 1977-1984, El Art Studio, Brooklyn, since 1984. Art consultant Salute to Israel Parade, New York City, 1973-1978. Art juror All Communities Art, Brooklyn, 1988-1990.
Volunteer art director Salt Marsh Nature Center, Brooklyn. Art demonstrator, lecturer and teacher in field, since 1985.
Active Sierra Club, New York City, since 1980;Grace Square Outdoor Art Show, 2008. Member American Watercolor Society, National Arts League, National Artists Professional League, Williamsburg Art & Historical Society, Brooklyn Watercolor Society (demonstrator since 1970, secretary, historian since 1978, membership chairperson), Salamagund Club.
Married Jack Hoyt, July 1, 1954. Children: Elyse, Laurence.