Background
Koller, Shirley Leavitt was born on April 6, 1921 in Youngstown, Ohio, United States. Daughter of Benjamin Harrison and Rose (Cohen) Leavitt.
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Shirley Leavitt Koller
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Shirley Leavitt Koller, American sculptor. Finalist Best Public Art Sculpture award, Rockville, 2004; named to Hall of Fame, Shaker Heights (Ohio) High School, 2001; recipient Editor's Choice award, International Library. Photography, 1998. Member Tri-State Sculptors Educational Association (life), Washington Sculptors Group.
Education
Diploma, Cleveland Institute Art, 1942. Bachelor of Science, Western Reserve University, Cleveland, 1942. Master of Fine Arts, American University, 1972.
Career
Lecturer Northern Virginia Community College, Alexandria, 1977-1992. Curator art program American Association for the Advancement of Science, since 1997. Curator Foggy Bottom Outdoor Sculpture Project, 2008.
Lecturer senior citizens Jewish Community Center of Greater Washington, Rockville, Maryland, 1990, 95, Washington Hebrew Congregation, Washington, 1995, Georgetown, 2001. Appearance on Peter Jennings/ABC World News Tonight, 1991, Arlington Cable, 1990, Voice of America Radio, 1992. Adjunct faculty Maryland College of Art & Design, 1991-1993.
Visiting artist Fairfax County Public Schools, 1982-1985. Visual art specialist, Fillmore Arts Center, Washington, 1977-1981. Speaker in field.
Achievements
Membership
Member Tri-State Sculptors Educational Association (life), Washington Sculptors Group.
Interests
Connections
Married Herbert Richard Koller March 7, 1943 (deceased June 1988). Children: Donald Lee, Susan Koller Van Horne, Laura Frances.
Awards
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Finalist Best Public Art Sculpture award, Rockville, 2004. Named to Hall of Fame, Shaker Heights (Ohio) High School, 2001. Recipient Editor's Choice award, International Library. Photography, 1998.Finalist Best Public Art Sculpture award, Rockville, 2004. Named to Hall of Fame, Shaker Heights (Ohio) High School, 2001. Recipient Editor's Choice award, International Library.
Photography, 1998.