Background
Krissoff, Sylvia Gittlen was born on March 17, 1919 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States. Daughter of Alex and Ruth (Armour) Gittlen.
Krissoff, Sylvia Gittlen was born on March 17, 1919 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States. Daughter of Alex and Ruth (Armour) Gittlen.
Student, The Art Institute of Chicago Chicago, 1939-1940; Bachelor with teaching certified, Calvin College, Grand Rapids, 1966; Master of Arts in Art Education, Western Michigan U., 1968; Master of Arts in Art History, University of Michigan, 1970.
Teacher art, Riverside Junior High School, 1966-1968;
instructor, Grand Rapids Junior College, 1971-1980;
instructor, Grand Valley State University, 1976-1981;
instructor, University of Michigan Ext., 1971-1980;
instructor, Kendall School Design, 1981-1987;
instructor, Aquinas College, 1968-1969;
emeritus, Aquinas College, since 1988;
instructor history of sculpture, Grand Rapids Art Museum, 1993. Freelance art reviewer Grand Rapids Press, since 1982. Guest curator Gerald Mast Exhibition and Catalogue, 1991, Walter and Lois McBride Exhibition, 1992.
Lecturer art history Women's City Club, Grand Rapids, Grand Valley Artists, Friends of Art, Holland, Michigan, Muskegon Art Museum, also others.
Past president Grand Rapids chapter Hadassah, past vice president Michigan region. Past president Sisterhood, Temple Emanuel. Chairman accessions committee Grand Rapids Art Museum (honorary life member).
Member College Art Association, Michigan Watercolor Society.
Married Abraham Krissoff, December 29, 1940. Children: Joel Edward, William Bruce.