Background
Smith, Robert Forshay was born on September 6, 1957 in Rochester, New York, United States. Son of Robert Forshay and Phyllis Ann (Ault) Smith.
Smith, Robert Forshay was born on September 6, 1957 in Rochester, New York, United States. Son of Robert Forshay and Phyllis Ann (Ault) Smith.
Bachelor, Hartwick College, 1980; professional preparation, Penland (North Carolina) School Crafts, 1978; Master of Fine Arts, Texas Christian U., 1988.
Assistant manager, Backwoods Equipment Company, Fort Worth, 1984-1985. Instructor Hartwick College, Oneonta, New York, 1989. Dance instructor Hartwick College, 1989, Susquehanna School of Dance, Oneonta, 1989, School Ballet Omaha, since 1989.
Artist-in-residence Hartwick College, instructor advanced ceramics, 1989, visiting artist ceramics workshops, slide lecturer Hartwick College 1991. Guest artist Allegro Dance Theater/Chattanooga Ballet, 1989. Lecturer U. New Mexico, 1988.
Member National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts, 1986-1987. Lecturer, demonstrator ceramic art techniques, fly-fishing techniques. Ceramic studio assistant Skidmore College, 1980.
Development assistant Margo Dean Dance Program for Underprivileged Children, Fort Worth, 1983. Member Spokane (Washington) Ballet, 1988, Ballet Omaha, since 1989. Member American Craft Council, since 1990.
Member American Craft Council.
Married Lisa Ann Fusillo, June 19, 1982 (divorced).