Background
Silkotch, Mary Ellen was born on September 12, 1911 in New York City. Daughter of Stephen and Mary (Letostak) Silkotch.
Silkotch, Mary Ellen was born on September 12, 1911 in New York City. Daughter of Stephen and Mary (Letostak) Silkotch.
Student, Van Emburgh School of Art, 1928-1936; studied with, Jonas Lie, 1931-1932; studied with, Dudley Gloyne Summers, summer 1933-1934; studied with, Sigismund Ivananowski, 1936-1939.
Instructor in art, Van Emburgh School of Art, Plainfield, New Jersey, 1944-1950; instructor in adult education, Plainfield (New Jersey) College Club, 1948-1952; instructor in adult education, Dunellen, New Jersey, 1950-1951; instructor in adult education, Bound Brook, New Jersey, 1950-1951; instructor in adult education, Somerville (New Jersey) Civic League, 1951-1952; private practice art instructor, Piscataway, New Jersey, 1944-1981; private practice art instructor, Anza, California, since 1981.
Member National Association Women Artists, Artists Equity, American Artists Professional League (life, honorary).