Background
Fairbairn, Janet Alison was born on March 10, 1959 in Augusta, Maine, United States. Daughter of David Cleaves and Patsy Ruth (Rutledge) Fairbairn.
Fairbairn, Janet Alison was born on March 10, 1959 in Augusta, Maine, United States. Daughter of David Cleaves and Patsy Ruth (Rutledge) Fairbairn.
Associate of Arts, U. Maine, 1979; student, School of Visual Arts, 1979-1981; Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design, Maine College Art, 1988; student, Yale University Summer Program, Brissago, Switzerland, 1988; Master of Fine Arts in Graphic Design, Yale University, 1991; postgraduate, Center for Creative Imaging, 1993.
Freelance designer, since 1985; substitute art teacher, Maine Public School System, 1988-1989; designer, Sametz Blckstone Associations, Boston, 1990; teaching assistant advanced graphic design, Yale University School Art, New Haven, Connecticut, 1990 (fall); teaching assistant introduction graphic design, Yale University School Art, New Haven, Connecticut, 1991 (spring); instructor graphic design, Yale University School Art, New Haven, Connecticut, 1991 (summer); instructor, Creative Arts Workshop, New Haven, 1991; assistant professor graphic design, State University of New York, Fredonia, since 1992. Lecturer American Institute Graphic Arts, New York City, 1991.
Member American Institute Graphic Arts, American Center Design, Fredonia Council Women's Concerns.