Background
Bookbinder, Jack was born on January 15, 1911 in Odessa, Russia. Came to the United States, 1922. Son of Israel and Rebecca (Biener) Bookbinder.
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Jack Bookbinder, Russian, American artist, educator. Member National Academy of Design, American Watercolor Society, National Society Painters in Casein and Acrylics (vice president), Allied Artists American, Audubon Artists American (Grumbacher Gold medal 1982), Philadelphia Watercolor Club (vice president Charles Taylor award 1981, Pennell Memorial prize 1983).
Education
Student, Pennsylvania Academy Fine Arts, 1930-1934; Bachelor of Science in Education, University of Pennsylvania, 1934; Master of Fine Arts, Tyler School Art, Temple University, Philadelphia, 1946; Doctor of Fine Arts (honorary), Moore College Art, Philadelphia, 1976.
Career
Lecturer art history, Barnes Foundation, Merion, Pennsylvania, 1937-1944; lecturer art education, University of Pennsylvania, 1946-1959; lecturer art history, Pennsylvania Academy Fine Arts, 1949-1961; lecturer art education, Pennsylvania State University, summer 1950; director art education, Philadelphia Public Schools, 1959-1977; instructor painting and lithography, Kutztown (Pennsylvania) State College, summer 1962. Juror national and local art exhibitions.
Achievements
Membership
Member National Academy of Design, American Watercolor Society, National Society Painters in Casein and Acrylics (vice president), Allied Artists American, Audubon Artists American (Grumbacher Gold medal 1982), Philadelphia Watercolor Club (vice president Charles Taylor award 1981, Pennell Memorial prize 1983).
Connections
Married Bella Braverman, September 16, 1936. Children: Michael Richard, Carl Fredric.
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Born
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Died
June 9, 1990 (aged 79) -
Resting place
Cremated -
Nationality
American Russian
Awards
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Recipient General Alumni award Temple University, 1964. Recipient Superachiever award Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, 1976, numerous other awards including John Jay Newman award National Society Painters in Casein and Acrylic, 1980, 1st prize in oil painting Philadelphia Sketch Club, 1981, Thornton Oakley Memorial award Philadelphia Water Color Club, 1984, Best of Show award Artsits Guild of Delaware Valley, Philadelphia, 1987.Recipient General Alumni award Temple University, 1964. Recipient Superachiever award Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, 1976, numerous other awards including John Jay Newman award National Society Painters in Casein and Acrylic, 1980, 1st prize in oil painting Philadelphia Sketch Club, 1981, Thornton Oakley Memorial award Philadelphia Water Color Club, 1984, Best of Show award Artsits Guild of Delaware Valley, Philadelphia, 1987.