Background
Gechtoff, Sonia was born on September 25, 1926 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Daughter of Leonid and Etya (Freedman) Gechtoff.
Gechtoff, Sonia was born on September 25, 1926 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Daughter of Leonid and Etya (Freedman) Gechtoff.
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Philadelphia Museum School Art, 1950.
Instructor painting, drawing California School Fine Art, 1957-1958. Adjunct assistant professor art New York University, 1960—1970. Lecturer Queens College, New York City, 1970-1974.
Associate professor University New Mexico, 1974-1975. Artist-in-residence Skidmore College, summers 1988, 89, 90, Adelphi University, New York, 1991, 93. Visiting artist Chicago Art Institute, 1989.
Instructor master classes National Academy Fine Art, New York City, since 2000.
Member National Academy Design.
Children: Susannah Kelly, Miles Kelly.