Paul Richard Aho

Background

Aho, Paul Richard was born on September 3, 1954 in Milwaukee. Son of John Toivo Aho and Doris Niemczyk.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts magna cum laude, Florida State University, 1977. Master of Fine Arts, University Southern Florida, 1979.

Career

Director visual arts service Palm Beach County Cultural Council, Florida, 1990—1994. Exhibition coordinator, North America sales representative International Fine Art Expositions, Stuart, 1994—1995. Dean School Art, Armory Art Center, West Palm Beach, 1996—2003.

Chief program director Palm Beach Photographic Center, Delray Beach, 2003—2004. Adjunct faculty Florida Atlanta University, Boca Raton, since 2004.

Achievements

• Paul Richard Aho has been listed as a notable artist, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Founding chairman, member professional artists committee Palm Beach County Cultural Council, 1988—1990, board directors, 1988—1990. Co-chair Arts Against Aids, West Palm Beach, 1994. Ex officio Palm Beach County Cultural Council, 1988—1990.

Steering committee Palm Beach County School of Arts, 1994. Advisory committee Palm Beach County Art, 2000—2004. Member of Society Photographic Educators, College Art Association.

Interests

• Surfing.

Connections

Married Anne Fredrika Wall (divorced). 1 child Eliza Allen; Married Barbara Jolly (divorced).

Father:

John Toivo Aho

Mother:

Doris Niemczyk

Spouse:

Anne Fredrika Wall

Spouse:

Barbara Jolly

child:

Eliza Allen Aho