Background
Dennett, Lissy was born on May 3, 1926 in Vienna, Austria. Daughter of Joseph and Margaret (Friedlander) Weiss. came to the United States, 1939.
Dennett, Lissy was born on May 3, 1926 in Vienna, Austria. Daughter of Joseph and Margaret (Friedlander) Weiss. came to the United States, 1939.
Bachelor in Art/design, Brooklyn College, New York, 1948. Postgraduate, Queens College, New York, 1953. Postgraduate, Hunter College, New York City, 1954.
Teacher K-6, art specialist, New York City Board Education, 1952-1972; sculptor, Great Neck (New York) adult program, since 1988.
President Kensington Civic Organization, Great Neck, 1980-1988. Board directors North Shore Community Arts Council, since 1980. Member art advisory committee Great Neck Center for Visual and Performing Arts, since 1993.
Member Artists Network of Great Neck (president 1989-1995, 99-2001), National Association Women Artists (jury 1988-1990, 95-97), Contemporary Sculptors Guild (exhibition chair 1983-1985), Visual Arts Alliance of Long Island (recording secretary 1990-1996), Sculptors Inc. (president 1985-1989).
Married Leonard Dennett, December 21, 1947. Children: Steven E., Ronald B., Richard A.