Background
Gelarden, Martha Jane was born on January 15, 1954 in Beech Grove, Indiana, United States. Daughter of Robert and Mary Elizabeth (Davis) Gelarden.
Gelarden, Martha Jane was born on January 15, 1954 in Beech Grove, Indiana, United States. Daughter of Robert and Mary Elizabeth (Davis) Gelarden.
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Eastern Michigan University, 1985. Master of Arts, Eastern Michigan University, 1987. Master of Fine Arts, Eastern Michigan University, 1987.
Train manager Artrain, Inc., Ann Arbor, Michigan, 1977-1978. Registrar Waldorf Institute Mercy College, Detroit, 1978-1979. Ragistrar, gallery manager Pewabic Pottery, 1978-1982.
Art tour guide Detroit Upbeat, Inc., 1982-1986. Program coordinator Henry Ford Community College Art Department, Dearborn, Michigan, 1987-1989. Gallery director Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, 1990-1994, 94—.
Adjunct professor Henry Ford Community College Art Department, 1987-1989, Toledo (Ohio) Museum Art, University Toledo, 1989. Visiting lecturer Eastern Michigan University, since 1987. Art lecturer Landmark Travel, Saline, Michigan, 1993-1995.
Member American Association of University Women, National Museum Women in Arts, International Sculpture Source, Michigan Potters Association (newsletter editor 1982-1984, journal. editor 1984, empty bowls benefit 1992, 93), College Art Association.