Background

Arapoff, John Richard was born on June 1, 1935 in Beverly, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Alexis Paul and Catherene (Green) Arapoff.

Education

Student, Vesper George, 1956-1958.

Career

Artist, Massachusetts Beverage Journal, Boston, 1958-1960; fashion illustrator, May D&F, Denver, 1961; artist, Bachelor of Arts Hirschfield, Denver, 1962; vice president, creative director, South Shore Public Company, Scituate, Massachusetts, 1965-1988; president, J. Arapoff Images, Marshfield, Massachusetts, since 1989. Artist, resident restorer South Shore Arts Center, Cohasset, Massachusetts, since 1964. Artist North River Arts Society, Marshfield, since 1975.

Public director Massachusetts Cultural Council, Marshfield, 1993-1997.

Achievements

• John Richard Arapoff has been listed as a notable artist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Association Museum, National History Trust, Association Preservation Technology, American Institute Conservation.

Interests

• Avocations: tennis, golf, biking.

Connections

Married Rita Marie Crossman, November 20, 1960. Children: Anton A., Christopher J., Jason T., Alexis A. 1 child from previous marriage, Steven P.

Father:

Alexis Paul Arapoff

Mother:

Catherene (Green) Arapoff

Spouse:

Rita Marie Crossman

child:

Alexis A. Arapoff

child:

Anton A. Arapoff

child:

Christopher J. Arapoff

child:

Jason T. Arapoff