Mary Jane Edwards

Background

Edwards, Mary Jane was born on May 12, 1946 in DuQuoin, Illinois, United States. Daughter of Frank Robert Junior and Marion Catherine (Downs) Edwards.

Education

Bachelor, University Dallas, 1969. Master of Arts, Northern Illinois University, 1971. Master of Fine Arts, Northern Illinois University, 1972.

Career

From assistant to associate professor Nazareth College, Rochester, New York, 1972-1988. Professor, head department art University Wyoming, Laramie, 1988—2002, professor emeritus, since 2002.

Achievements

• Mary Jane Edwards has been listed as a notable Artist, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Craftsman trustee American Craft Council, New York City, 1986-1991, trustee emeritus, 1993. Board directors National Campaign for Freedom of Expression, Washington, 1992-1997. Member national advisory board Handmade in American, 1994-1997.

Fellow National Council on Education for Ceramic Arts (president 1986-1992, publications chair, editor 1982-1986, advisory board 1995-2000, president advisory board, 2000-2004). Member National Art Education Association, National Council Arts Administrators (board directors, secretary, president 1991-1996).

Interests

• Avocations: international travel, collecting ceramic art and ethnic textiles, camping, trout fishing.

Connections

Father:

Frank Robert Edwards Junior

Mother:

Marion Catherine (Downs) Edwards