Rhett Delford Brown

Background

Brown, Rhett Delford was born on November 12, 1924 in Atlanta. Daughter of Robert J. and Irene (Fox) Gurney.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Duke University, 1944.

Career

Actress in stock & community theatres, New Hampshire, New York, 1950—1959. Founder, director Cricket Theatre, New York City, 1959—1963. Producer Happenings & Events, 1963—1970.

Co-founder Great Building Crack-Up Gallery, New York City, 1969—1971, gallery director, 1971—1976. Instructor Long Island University, 0197—1979, American Institute Textile Art, Pine Manor College, Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, 1978—1980. Studio artist Embroiderers Guild America, New York City, 1973—1988.

Achievements

• Rhett Delford Brown has been listed as a notable artist, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Co-chairman Friends Jackson Square Park, New York City. Board directors The Ridiculous Theatrical Company, 1977—1988. Certified teacher Brookfield Craft Center, Valentine Museum, Richmond, Virginia.

Member of Woman's Art Caucus, College Art Association, American Institute Textile Art (director), National Standards Council, Embroiderers Guild America (acquisition committee).

Connections

Married William A. Cone, October 1945 (divorcedNov. 1960);; married second Robert Delford-Brown, March.21, 1963. Children: Peggy, Carol.

Father:

Robert J. Gurney

Mother:

Irene (Fox) Gurney

Spouse:

William A. Cone

Spouse:

2d Robert Delford-Brown

child:

Carol Brown

child:

Peggy Brown