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Gordon Samstag, American artist, educator. Recipient Lippincott prize PAFA, Philadelphia; recipient Allied Artists of America prize, others. Fellow Royal South Australian Society Art; member National Academy New York (Clark prize), Naples Art Association (board control) Clubs: Naples Sailing and Yacht (Florida); Mamaroneck Sailing and Beach (New York ).

Background

Samstag, Gordon was born on June 21, 1906 in New York City. Son of Solomon and Evelyn (Scharff) Samstag.

Education

Student, National Academy, New York City. Student, Academie Colarossi, Paris. Study tour, Europe, Singapore, Hong Kong and Iceland.

Career

Instructor National Academy of Design School, New York City, 1930-1933, Art Students League, 1955, 56. Director American Art School, New York City, 1958-1961. Senior lecturer fine arts South Australia School Art, 1961-1971.

Private instructor, Cairns, Queensland.

Achievements

  • Gordon Samstag has been listed as a notable artist, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Fellow Royal South Australian Society Art. Member National Academy New York (Clark prize), Naples Art Association (board control) Clubs: Naples Sailing and Yacht (Florida). Mamaroneck Sailing and Beach (New York ).

Connections

Son of; married Anne Davis, November 3, 1933.

Father:
Solomon Samstag

Mother:
Evelyn (Scharff) Samstag

Spouse:
Anne Davis

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Awards

  • Recipient Lippincott prize PAFA, Philadelphia. Recipient Allied Artists of America prize, others.