Background
Bruya, John Robert was born on August 17, 1941 in Oakland, California, United States. Son of William Clement and Margurite Alene (Giesa) Bruya.
Bruya, John Robert was born on August 17, 1941 in Oakland, California, United States. Son of William Clement and Margurite Alene (Giesa) Bruya.
Bachelor in Education, Eastern Washington University, 1963. Master of Fine Arts, University Washington, 1970.
Teacher art Wendler Junior High School, Anchorage, 1964-1967. Instructor University Washington, Seattle, 1970-1971. Professor art Slippery Rock (Pennsylvania) University, from 1971.
Member craft advisory committee Pennsylvania Council Arts. Sabbatical researcher, France, 1999-2000.
Member American Craft Council, Society North America Goldsmiths, Pennsylvania Art Education Association (Outstanding Pennsylvania Higher Education Art Educator 1994), Associated Artists Pittsburgh (board directors 1972-1975), Pittsburgh Craftsmen's Guild (board directors 1971-1975).
Married Marilyn Catherine Rosera. Children: Sara Allison, Kristen Catherine.