Background
Fisher, Leonard Everett was born on June 24, 1924 in New York City. Son of Benjamim M. and Ray Mera (Shapiro) Fisher.
Fisher, Leonard Everett was born on June 24, 1924 in New York City. Son of Benjamim M. and Ray Mera (Shapiro) Fisher.
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Yale University, 1949; Master of Fine Arts, Yale University, 1950.
Dean Whitney Art School, New Haven, 1951-1953. Member faculty Paier Art School, Hamden, 1966-1978. Academy dean Paier College of Art, 1978-1982, dean emeritus, since 1982, visiting professor, 1982-1987, Fairfield University, Connecticut, 1983-1985.
Facilitator Lifetime Learners Institute, Norwalk Community College, since 2007. Delaware at large White House Conference Library and Information Services, Washington, 1979. Lecturer in field, since 1957.
Former member advisory board Master of Fine Arts program Western Connecticut State University, Danbury.
Trustee Westport Public Library, Connecticut, 1982-1989, vice president, 1985-1986, president 1986-1989. Founding member Westport-Weston Arts Council, 1969, president, board director, 1973-1974, trustee, 1969-1976. Member Low committee New Britain Museum American Art, Connecticut With United States Army, 1942-1946, North African Theatre of Operations, PTO, European Theatre of Operations.
Member Society Illustrators, Silvermine Guild (life, trustee 1970-1974), Authors Guild New York, New Haven Paint and Clay Club (life).
Married Margery Meskin, December 21,1952. Children— Julie Anne, Susan Abby, James Albert.