Background
Azara, Nancy Jean was born on October 13, 1939 in New York City. Daughter of Joseph Frank and Nancy Ann (Como) Azara.
educator sculptor book designer
Azara, Nancy Jean was born on October 13, 1939 in New York City. Daughter of Joseph Frank and Nancy Ann (Como) Azara.
Associate of Applied Science, Finch College, 1959. Postgraduate, Lester Polokav Studio, 1962. Postgraduate, Art Students League New York, 1967.
Bachelor of Science, Empire State College, 1974.
Theatrical costume designer, 1959-1966. Teacher visual arts Jewish Guild for the Blind, New York City, 1966-1967. Teacher art Community Education program New York City Board Education, 1967-1968.
Art consultant, 1969-1970. Teacher fine arts, summer session, 1970. Member faculty Brooklyn College, 1973-1975, 75, 76.
Independent studies instructor Empire State College, 1975. Member faculty Brooklyn Museum Art School, 1975-1977, College New Rochelle, 1979-1981, 81-82. Executive director, founding member Women's Center for Learning New York Feminist Art Institute, 1979-1980, also member faculty.
Guest lecturer in field. Member advisory board, “Artist in Residence” Gallery Gallery, since 2000.
Member of faculty Brooklyn College, 1973-1975, 75, 76. Member of faculty Brooklyn Museum Art School, 1975-1977, College New Rochelle, 1979-1981, 81-82. Member Women"s Caucus for Art (advisory board 1980-1983).
Children: Nana Olivas, Maximilian M.Olivas.
