Background
Leviten, Riva Shamray was born on October 26, 1928 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Daughter of Peter Leo and Edythe (Smith) Shamray.
Leviten, Riva Shamray was born on October 26, 1928 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Daughter of Peter Leo and Edythe (Smith) Shamray.
Bachelor of Science in Apparel Design, University of California at Los Angeles, 1950; postgraduate, Cal Arts, Los Angeles, 1949-1950; postgraduate, Experimental Etching Studio, Boston, 1980-1990.
1st vice president Rhode Island chapter National Museum Women in the Arts, 1997-1999.
Founding member Gallery of Social and Political Justice, Boston, since 1996. Founding member Showcase for Collage. Elected artist member Mystic Art Association.
Member Providence Art Club, Monotype Guild of New England, Providence Art Club (Providence Art Club award 1998, J. Bannigan Sullivan award 1995, Bradford Swan award 1987), National Association Women Artists (Martha Reed award 1994).
Married Paul Leviten, October 15, 1950 (deceased October 19, 1988). Children: Priscilla Leviten Warner, Marcia Leviten, Peter Leviten.