Background
Celmins, Vija was born on October 25, 1939 in Riga, Latvia. Arrived in United States, 1949.
Celmins, Vija was born on October 25, 1939 in Riga, Latvia. Arrived in United States, 1949.
Bachelor of Fine Arts, John Herron Institute, Indianapolis, 1962. Student, Yale University. Master of Fine Arts, University of California at Los Angeles, 1965.
Instructor California Institute Arts, Valencia, 1976—1977. Resident artist Skowhegan School Painting and Sculpture, Maine, 1981, Cooper Union, New York City, 1984, Yale Graduate School, 1987.
Member of National Academy Design (academician elect 2004).