Background
Rogers, Rita was born on February 28, 1936 in Miami, Florida, United States. Daughter of James Louis Rogers and Selma Lazaroff.
Rogers, Rita was born on February 28, 1936 in Miami, Florida, United States. Daughter of James Louis Rogers and Selma Lazaroff.
Student, Arts Students League, 1954. Student, Worcester Museum School. Student, Yale University, 1956.
Bachelor, Bard College, 1957. Postgraduate, Columbia University, 1958.
Manager Ark Press, Portsmouth, Rhode Island, 1970-1981. Reviews editor Anyart Journal, Providence, 1975-1979. Writer Art New England, Boston, 1982-1983.
Conservator Redwood Library., Newport, Rhode Island, Preservation Society Newport, St. Joseph's Church, Newport, Naval War College Museum, Newport. Instructor painting Stonehill College, Brockton Museum, Elderhostel. Instructor painting and printmaking Portsmouth Abbey School.
Instructor printmaking Newport Art Museum. Instructor mural painting workshop Arts Reach, Festival for Disabled. Lecturer in field.
Married David Randal McCarthy, December 26, 1958 (divorced December 1988). Children: Daniel, Teresa, Sara, Judith, Elizabeth, Andrew.