Background
Sargen-Simon, Rita was born on February 28, 1924 in New York City. Daughter of Benjamin B. and Cecil D. (Wiesen) Sargen.
Sargen-Simon, Rita was born on February 28, 1924 in New York City. Daughter of Benjamin B. and Cecil D. (Wiesen) Sargen.
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Alfred University, 1945.
Sculptor, Evanston, Illinois, since 1947;
teacher art, lecturer, Evanston Art Center, 1957-1962;
teacher art, lecturer, Bernard Horwich Jewish Cmty. Center, Chicago, 1960-1978;
teacher art, lecturer, New Trier H.S., Winnetka, Illinois, 1968-1970. Art fair coordinator, juror numerous art fairs, Chicago, 1970-1985.
Tour guide, art lecturer Chicago Tour Professionals Association, 1985-1996.
Member Sculpture Group Gallery (board directors), Pacific Rim Sculpture Group, International Sculpture Center (professional), Chicago Artists Coalition, Bedford Gallery Regional Center for Arts (art docent, art education committee), East Bay Women Artists.
Married Jordan O. Simon, November 27, 1948. Children: Lynn Simon, Marcie Simon-Adler.