Background
Silcox, Frances Eleanor was born on September 26, 1956 in Orange, California, United States. Daughter of William Henry and M. Eleanor (Saulpaugh) Silcox.
museum and exhibits planning consultant
Silcox, Frances Eleanor was born on September 26, 1956 in Orange, California, United States. Daughter of William Henry and M. Eleanor (Saulpaugh) Silcox.
Bachelor in English, University San Francisco, 1979. Master of Arts in Museum, George Washington University, 1984.
Intern division performing arts Smithsonian Institution, Washington, 1978. Administrative assistant exhibits department California Academy of Sciences, San Francisco, 1979—1981. Gallery coordinator The George Washington University, Washington, 1981—1983.
Intern art department aide Smithsonian Institution, 1983—1984. Assistant director Torpedo Factory Arts Center, Alexandria, Virginia, 1983—1984. Accreditation coordinator American Association Museum, Washington, 1984—1986.
Interpretive planner Design and Production Inc., Lorton, Virginia, 1986—1988. Museum planner West Office Exhibition Design, San Francisco, 1988—1991. Independent museum and exhibits planner.
Owner Dallas, 1991—1999. Principal, owner Exhibi Tree, Moraga, California, since 2000.
Board member St. Gerard Circle, St. Rita Catholic Community, Dallas, 1995-1998. Contributor numerous natural and cultural resources orginazations. Member American Association for State and Local History, American Association Museum, International Council Museum, National Association for Museum Exhibition, Western Museum Association, Cultural Connections, California Association Museum, World Monuments Fund.
Married David William Smith, June 21, 1986. Children: Lena Celeste and Reid Whitney.