Background
Halko, Joseph Anthony was born on August 11, 1940 in Great Falls, Montana, United States. Son of Martin Emory and Helen Maxine (Swartz) Halko.
Halko, Joseph Anthony was born on August 11, 1940 in Great Falls, Montana, United States. Son of Martin Emory and Helen Maxine (Swartz) Halko.
Student, Fisk Studios, 1964. Bachelor of Science, College of Great Falls, 1970.
Environmental chemist Anaconda Company, Great Falls, 1970-1971. Taxidermist Great Falls Sporting Goods, 1959-1976. Freelance artist Cascade, Montana, since 1976.
Juror various art shows, Montana, since 1976. Teacher sculpture workshops Young Women’s Christian Association, Great Falls, since 1985.
Member of the board of trustees School District 3, Cascade, 1990-1993. Member Sacred Heart Pastoral Council, Cascade, since 1987. Member C.M. Russell Museum, Great Falls, since 1975, High Desert Museum, Bend, Oregon, since 1989.
Member Allied Artists of America, Society Animal Artists of New York, N.W. Rendezous Group (president Helena, Montana chapter 1987, Merit award 1979, 81, 91), Lions (1st, 2d and 3d vice president Cascade chapter since 1983).
Married Margaret Ann Smith, June 14, 1969. Children: Michelle Ann, Stephanie Jo.