Background
Giffuni, Flora B. was born on October 26, 1919 in Naples, Italy.
Giffuni, Flora B. was born on October 26, 1919 in Naples, Italy.
Bachelor of Fine Arts, New York University, 1945. Master of Fine Arts, Columbia University, New York City, 1948.
Art teacher Immaculate Conception School, New York City, 1952-1962. Interior designer NSID, 1962-1972. President, founder Pastel Society of America, 1973-1995, chairman, since 1995.
Founder Giffuni Permanent Pastel Gallery Butler Museum, Youngstown, Ohio, since 2004.
Fundraiser pastel ongoing exhibition Giffuni Gallery, Youngstown, Ohio. Member Pastel Society West Coast (advisory 1985-1993), Nouthwestern Pastel Society, Catherine Wolfe Art Club (editor 1968-1972), National Art Club (chairman since 1993), Columbus Club, Salmagundi Club, Allied Artists of America.
Widowed, 1990; children: Joann Sher, Vincent, Catherine.
