Mark Douglas Dawson

Background

Dawson, Mark Douglas was born on September 20, 1955 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of Charles Edmond and Dorothy Ruth (Votruba) Dawson.

Education

Bachelor General Studies, Wartburg College, 1977. Master of Arts, University Cincinnati, 1982. Master of Divinity, Union Theological Seminary, 1989.

Career

Equity stage manager, Cherry County Playhouse, Traverse City, Michigan, 1978-1980; development associate, Planned Parenthood Federation, New York City, 1985-1987; instructor religious studies, Iona College, New Rochelle, New York, 1987-1989; director corporation and foundation relations, The Lighthouse, New York City, 1990-1991; staff writer, development officer, International Rescue Committee, New York City, 1991-1993; director, Visual Arts Foundation, New York City, since 1993.

Achievements

• Mark Douglas Dawson has been listed as a noteworthy art foundation administrator by Marquis Who's Who.

Works

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• book

  • Flight - Refugees and the Quest for Freedom
  • Flight: Refugees and the Quest for Freedom -- The History of the International Rescue Committee 1933-1993

Membership

Member Junior Associates, Museum Modern Art, New York City. Member Guggenheim Museum Young Collectors Council, National Arts Club.

Interests

• Avocations: reading new fiction and biography, writing, art exhibitions, swimming, men's fashion.

Connections

Father:

Charles Edmond Dawson

Mother:

Dorothy Ruth (Votruba) Dawson