Background
Ranson, Nancy Sussman was born on September 13, 1905 in New York City. Daughter of Bernard and Ida (Jablonsky) Sussman.
Ranson, Nancy Sussman was born on September 13, 1905 in New York City. Daughter of Bernard and Ida (Jablonsky) Sussman.
Graduate, Pratt Institute Art School, 1926. Bachelor of Fine Arts, Pratt Institute Art School, 1974. Student, Art Students League, Brooklyn Museum Art School.
Member New York Society Women Artists (vice president 1967-1969), National Association Women Artists (chairman foreign exhibitions 1964-1967, chairman admissions 1969-1971, chairman oil jury 1973-1975, chairman nominations 1975-1977, advisory board 1977-1980, chairman graphics jury 1980-1982), Brooklyn Society Artists (correspondent secretary 1948-1953, president 1954-1956), American Color Print Society, Audubon Artists (chairman awards committee 1958, director graphics 1970-1973, 75-78), National Society Painters in Casein and Acrylics (honorary member 1990), Artists Equity Association, American Society Contemporary Artists (chairman constitution 1963-1983, president 1969-1971, permanent director), International Association Art (delegate United States committee 1964-1977, recording secretary 1977-1980).
Married Jo Ranson, January 1927 (deceased 1965). Children: Justine Ranson Schachter, Ellen Ranson Adams.