Background
Gowin, William Edward Mc was born on June 2, 1938 in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, United States. Son of William Edward and Emily (Ratliff) Mc Gowin.
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William Edward Mc Gowin
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William Edward Mc Gowin, American artist. Recipient Oscar for painting, 1977, Painting prize 9th International Painting Festival, Cagnes-sur-Mer, France, 1977, Mississippi Arts and Letters award for visual arts, 1980, Art Commission Design award New York City, 1998; National Endowment for Arts grantee, 1967-1968, 79-80, public outdoor sculpture grantee, 1977, Cassandra Foundation grantee.
Education
Bachelor of Science, University Southern Mississippi, 1961. Master of Arts, University Alabama, 1964.
Career
Professor art State University of New York, Old Westbury, since 1978, College Old Westbury. Member of faculty Corcoran Gallery Art, 1966-1977, head sculpture department, 1967-1974. Lecturer in field.
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Married Claudia DeMonte, May 28, 1977. Children: Leah, Jill.
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Recipient Oscar for painting, 1977, Painting prize 9th International Painting Festival, Cagnes-sur-Mer, France, 1977, Mississippi Arts and Letters award for visual arts, 1980, Art Commission Design award New York City, 1998. National Endowment for Arts grantee, 1967-1968, 79-80, public outdoor sculpture grantee, 1977, Cassandra Foundation grantee.Recipient Oscar for painting, 1977, Painting prize 9th International Painting Festival, Cagnes-sur-Mer, France, 1977, Mississippi Arts and Letters award for visual arts, 1980, Art Commission Design award New York City, 1998. National Endowment for Arts grantee, 1967-1968, 79-80, public outdoor sculpture grantee, 1977, Cassandra Foundation grantee.