Jerry Alten

Background

Alten, Jerry was born on August 30, 1931 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of David and Pauline Alten.

Education

Bachelor, University of the Arts, 1960.

Career

Art director, Elkman Advertising, Philadelphia, 1959-1960; owner, Shirt Sleeve Studio, Philadelphia, 1960-1963; senior designer, Container Corporation of America, Oaks, Pennsylvania, 1963-1967; art director, television Guide magazine, New York City, Pennsylvania, since 1967; partner, co-founder, The American Benefactor magazine partner, creative director, co-developer, design director, Giving magazine partner, developer, design director, Giving magazine, New York City, London, Narberth, Pennsylvania. Partner The Legacy Group, New York City, Narbeth, Pennsylvania, American Benefactor. Co-owner Legacy Inc.

Corporation design director News Corporation, Radnor, Pennsylvania, New American Public Corporation. Board directors Antonelli College Design and Photography.

Achievements

• Jerry Alten has been listed as a noteworthy art director by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board of directors Philomel, baroque music chamber group. With United States Navy, 1956-1958. Fellow Art Alliance of Philadelphia.

Member Art Director's Club New York and Philadelphia, Society Public Designers, Society Illustrators.

Connections

Children: Margot Emily, Katherine Blythe.

Father:

David Alten

Mother:

Pauline Alten

child:

Margot Emily Alten

child:

Katherine Blythe Alten