Background
Sullivan, Martin Edward was born on February 9, 1944 in Troy, New York, United States. Son of John Francis and Helen Edna (Lynch) Sullivan.
Sullivan, Martin Edward was born on February 9, 1944 in Troy, New York, United States. Son of John Francis and Helen Edna (Lynch) Sullivan.
Bachelor in History, Siena College, 1965. Master of Arts in History, University Notre Dame, 1970. Doctor of Philosophy in History, University Notre Dame, 1974.
Born in Troy, New York, Sullivan expanded the range of portraits commissioned by the gallery to include "notable Americans such as Eunice Kennedy Shriver and Alice Waters" in addition to portraits of Presidents and First Ladies. Upon retirement in 2012, Sullivan became a Senior Scholar at the Smithsonian. Sullivan"s other museum positions included Director of the Heard Museum, a Native American museum of art and culture in Phoenix, Arizona from 1990-1999, and Director of the New York State Museum from 1983-1990.
Sullivan also served as Assistant Commissioner for Museums in New York"s State Education Department.
Martin Sullivan died of renal failure on February 25, 2014, aged 70.
Trustee American Federation Arts, 1994-1998. Member Native American Repatriation Act Advisory Committee, 1992-2005. With United States Army, 1966-1968.
Member American Association Museum (vice president 1990-1993, member accreditation commission since 1997. Named to Centennial Honor Roll, 2006).
Married Katherine Mary Hostetter, May 9, 1981. Children: Abigail, Bethany.