Background
Gape, Serafina Vetrano was born on October 4, 1945 in Villa Franco, Sicily, Italy. Came to the United States, 1947. Daughter of Augustino and Maria (Tramuta) Vetrano.
decorative artist and designer
Gape, Serafina Vetrano was born on October 4, 1945 in Villa Franco, Sicily, Italy. Came to the United States, 1947. Daughter of Augustino and Maria (Tramuta) Vetrano.
Bachelor cum laude, State University of New York, Utica, 1982.
Apprentice/journeyman/master, Augustino Vetrano, New Hartford, New York, 1955-1970;
artist, New York, since 1970;
owner, designer, Decorative Painting/Literature Restoration County, New York, since 1980. Art teacher Mohawk Valley Community College, Utica, New York, 1988. Decorative arts guide Fountain Elms/History HouseMus., Utica, since 1985.
Consultant, lecturer various churches, businesses, art organizations.
Member Munson-Williams-Proctor Institute, Kirkland Art Center, Utica Art Association (president 1984-1987), Italian Cultural Center, Leatherstocking County Stencillers (vice president 1990-1991, president 1993-1994), Stencil Artisans League.
Married William Evan Gape, January 27, 1965. Children: William Edward, Andrea Marie.