Norwalk Artist File

Name Dates Occupation Notes

Allen, Helene Becker Sculptor Graduate of Cooper Union Institute in New York Arkas, Pan Studio Wacker, 1987 From 1896 to 1909, he served as the White House artist-correspondent for Leslie's Weekly, the New York Tribune, and the New York World. Employer: William Merritt Chase's New York Art Ashe, Edmund Marion 1865- 1941 Painter/ illustrator School

Completed five historical murals for the Roger Ludlow High School in Fairfield, and several large Avison, George Alfred 1885- 1970 Painter/ illustrator canvases for the Norwalk High School on East Avenue. Artist to the U.S. Coastguard (OGAP) and the Navy (NACAL). Norwalk Arts Council Calendar, NM FIC Babcock, Cathy Painter 10.104.1 1986 Career as an artist started in 1972, specializing in land and sea painting. Her first exhibition was in Bacher, Sandra Painter 1974. Norwalk resident. Known for wood sculptures. One of her pieces was on display at the Gallery of Contemporary Art, Sacred Heart University in May 1992. Her one-woman exhibit was titled Bailey, Mary Sculptor "Redefining the Game".

Balcom, Lowell (Tony) Leroy 1887- 1938 Painter/ illustrator Ball, Betty Painter Has received awards for her work starting in 1978 through 2013. From 1945- 1978, taught at the Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art. Official Barnet, William 1911- 2012 Painter printer for the Art Students League. Bates, Virginia Illustrator Illustrates children's books. Beigneux, Ariane 1918- 2011 Painter Known for her portraits of beautiful children.

Benanti, Gigi Painter Operates Reiki Healing and Training with Gigi Benanti, Master Reiki Healer in Norwalk. 1985 Benton, Suzanne Sculptor Berg, George L. Painter 1929 Berntsen, Thomas S. Photographer 2008 Besser, Leonard d. 1968 Painter Some of her works have been chosen for the permanent collection at Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Bessett, Jeanne Sculptor Museum. Includes herself among a group of Connecticut artists that call themselves "Factory Underground Bilden, Amy Interactive exhibits Arts". SPAG artist (St. Philip Artist's Guild). Bishop, Hubert E 1869- 1949 Painter Member of the original Silvermine Group of Artists. Blanche, Arnold Painter WPA muralist

Black, Lisa 1934- Painter, Photographer Block, Irwin H. Photographer Bonello, Josephine d. 2014 Painter Norwalk Artist File

Name Dates Occupation Notes

Borglum, Solon Hannibal 1868- 1922 Sculptor Known for his Historical and Western inspired scultpures. Bowler, Kevin Creates flip books, 1991

Brinley, Daniel Putnam 1879- 1963 Painter Landscapes

Broadbent, Samuel 1759- 1828 Painter Was a traveling Doctor, became best known for his portraits of local residences. [no items in folder] Brooks, Walter -1987 Illustrator Active member of the Silvermine Guild of Artists for 32 years, and was for more than 20 years Broudy, Miriam 1905- 1995 Painter executive vice-president. Brown, Debra Photographer 1991 Brown, George Loring 1814- 1889 Painter Landscapes; PL-201 Norwalk Islands Bruckmann, Frank Painter Mural - View of Norwalk Harbor from SoNo Butler, Courtland Painter ca. 1920 - Ebay notice Butler, Karen Printmaker 2010 Bunting, Rob Painter 1990 Burt, David Sculptor 1985 Bussing, Frances G. 1982 Buttrick, Walter Printmaker 2009 Byard, Dorothy d. 1974 Silvermine Guild, 1922 Over 25 years of professional experience. Terrnahilan Irish Arts presented a series of limited edition Callahan, Kevin 1938- Painter prints of Callahans original paintings. Campbell, Chris Painter 1989 Craftsperson, Teacher, Canfield, Ruth 1896- Sculptor Original member of the Silvermine Group of Artists. Capellupo, Victor 1914- 2000 Painter Specialized in watercolors. "Searching for the Red, White, and Blue." Quest to document the patriotic flag tributes that sprang Carley, Robert Photographer, up after 9/11 in Norwalk and Fairfield County. Case, Mary Anne Cartoonist Cartoonist of Silvermine.

Caspari, Liz Ceramics, Draftsman 1979, 1981 Cestone, N. Robert Painter Landscapes of local scenes (Norwalk and Rowayton).

Chiappetta, Deacon Frank J. Art Iconography Industrial desginer for 25 years. SPAG artist (St. Philip Artist's Guild). Chesler, Sarah Musician

Chiaco-Apuzo, Patricia Painter

Chiappetta, Deacon Frank J. SPAG (St. Philip Artist's Guild). Norwalk Artist File

Name Dates Occupation Notes Chieffalo, Melissa SPAG (St. Philip Artist's Guild). Cholmeley-Jones, Marion Grainger Paper artist Three dimensional art. Clark, Lyle Member of the original Silvermine Group of Artists (1922)

Claybourne, Jo-Ann Artist/Art Instructor, in the Fairfield Country area. Art inspired by African American Culture. Work Thompson Painter Displayed at the Norwalk Public Library in February 2011 for Black History Month event. Cohen, Susan Painter Landscapes. "Portraits of Places". Active in Norwalk in the 1980's. Colbert, David Sculptor 1996 Collins, Megan 2011 Consavage, Skip Sculptor 1990 Couard, Alex Silvermine Guild, 1922 Community service project; completion of a mural titled "Unity" for the children of Roton Middle Cruz, Edwin Painter School. Created in 1991.

Curry, John Steuart 1897- 1946 Painter Gained a national reputation for his rural scenes of Kansas. Moved to Westport in 1924.

Lived in Norwalk after 1913. Joined lifelong friend and sculptor Solon Borglund in creating the studio Borglund Road. Borglund Road became the home of an artist's group called the "knockers" Daggy, Augustus Smith 1858- 1942 Oil Painter/ Illustrator which eventually developed into what is now known as the Silvermine Guild.

Painter, Illustrator, One of the founding members of the Silvermine Guild of Artists in New Canaan, Connecticut. Daggy, Richard Smith 1892- 1973 Cartoonist Served from 1938 t 1940 as its president.

Painter, Sculptor, Dahler, Warren 1885-1961 Muralist, Craftsman Designed stage sets for Broadway Plays. - two drawings in archive files Invented fogless mirror for shaving called the "Fognot Mirror". Engineering Physics major at the Daniels, John Inventor, Entrepreneur University of Connecticut. Active in 1989. Davenport, Harry J. Original member of the Silvermine Guild of Artists in 1922. Davidson, Wilber J. Original member of the Silvermine Guild of Artists in 1922.

Davidson, (Mrs.) Wilber L. Original member of the Silvermine Guild of Artists in 1922. Davie, Donna SPAG (St. Philip Artist's Guild).

Davis, Chandler Penn Painter, Sculptor Local Norwalk Artist. Presented work at the fifth annual SoNo Arts Festival in 1981. Demarco, Ralph SPAG (St. Philip Artist's Guild).

Doty, Roy 1922- present Cartoonist, Illustrator, Freelancer. Dugan, Frank d. 1944 Pottery The Old Pot Shop, Norwalk. CT Norwalk Artist File

Name Dates Occupation Notes

Painter, Illustrator, Art Dunlop, David Allen Educator Local Norwalk Artist. Faculty member of the Silvermine school of Art in Norwalk. Art Professor at Norwalk Community College. Teaches drawing and operates his own framing/art Durante, Chris Illustrator, Art Educator handling business in Danbury since 1981. D'Valda, Angela Dancer 1989

Artists first solo gallery exhibition was sponsored by Rockwell Art & Framing of Norwalk in July of Eastman, Javier Painter 2007. The title of the exhibition was "En La Torre De Babel."

Etcher, Illustrator, Eby, Kerr 1889-1946 Painter, Printmaker Residence at time of death was in Norwalk, Connecticut.

Taught etching at Silvermine Guild of Artists in New Canaan, Connecticut and is listed in Who's Who in America and is a member of the Society of American Graphic Artists, Connecticut Academy of Egleson, James (Jim) D. 1907- Printmaker, Muralist Fine Arts and Silvermine Guild. Eisner, Carol Sculptor 1997 Exhibitions, Norwalk 1975 Norwalk Artists, 1900-1950 - (2 folders) Exhibitions, Norwalk 1984 Norwalk Views Exhibitions, Norwalk 1988 Commercial Artists Exhibitions, Norwalk 1988 Miniatures Exhibitions, Norwalk 2002 Urban Artists Exhibitions, Norwalk 2007 Our Town Fabrega, Rod Lopez Designer Local Norwalk Artist. 1988

Artists painting titled "The Burning of Norwalk" was presented to the Norwalk Historical Society and Falk, Barbara Painter was later hung in the Townhouse Museum. June 13, 1973.

Etched a collection of Holiday Christmas Cards featuring the Silvermine market at the turn of the century. Christmas at Cranbury Park in Norwalk, Christmas at Silvermine Falls in Norwalk, and Fischer, David Printmaker Christmas at the Town House Museum in Norwalk. Both Rowayton artists. Both their work was exhibited at the 20th Annual "Professional Art for the Fitzgerald, Jean & John Painter Budget Collector," in June 1982.

An exhibit of her work was on display in New Canaan Library's H. Pelham Curtis Gallery from January to February 2008. Artists was a longtime resident of New Canaan and a commited member Flavin, Nancy Sculptor of the New Canaan Sculpture Group. Norwalk native. Work relating to Norwalk: oil painting on canvas titled "Norwalk Condensed" Flora, James 1914-1998 Illustrator, Painter depicted Norwalk landmarks. Norwalk Artist File

Name Dates Occupation Notes

Artist's coastal and woodland scene watercolors were exhibited at the 1983 Professional Art for the Budget Collector exhibit. Francouer was a member of the Rowayton Arts Center and Connecticut Francouer, Claudia Watercolorist, Painter Classic Artists Inc as well as a resident of Norwalk.

Fransconi, Antonio 1919- Graphic artist Exhibition of color woodcuts at the Lockwood-Mathews Mansion in March 1980. Norwalk resident.

French, Sarah Painter Work exhibited at the "Artists Invite Artists" at Artplace Gallery in Fairfield, CT. Norwalk resident. Fucigna, Joseph Art Educator Norwalk Community College Fulljames, Sarah Pottery, Sculpture Creates out of her Norwalk studio. Gardner, Amelia Original member of the Silvermine Guild of Artists in 1922.

Gaylord, Charles Seely Sketcher Postcard of a pencil sketch of Gaylord Hills, 1845 done by the artist. NM 77.23.39 Gelfman, David Sculptor 1996 Gifford, Robert Swain 1840- 1905 Painter Oil canvas painting titled "Salt Marshes Near Norwalk, Connecticut 1870". Work exhibition titled "Abandoned Beauty" was displayed at the ArtPlace Gallery in Fairfield, CT in Glavin, Lori March 2010. Glidden, Germain 1913- 1999 Painter, Muralist Norwalk resident until death. Silvermine Artist.

Glover, Tom Author, Draftsman Calls his artwork "glovercatures".

Work exhibited at Galleries in New Canaan and Westport. She is a member of the Greenwich Art Portraits, Murals, Society, the Darien Art Society, the New Canaan Society for the Arts, Fairfield County Plein-aire Goodfellow, Dana Landscapes Painters and the Wilson Ave Loft Artists Association.

Gordon, David Painter November 2006, 22 Haviland Street Gallery's exhibition "Gordon in Norwalk"

Gordon, Sue Brown Painter The Connecticut shores of Long Island Sound, beaches, salt marshes, and the tides inspire her art.

Recreates historical scenes of Norwalk. Commissioned by Field Brothers to have work permanently Grasso, Jack Watercolorist displayed in One Norwalk West office buildings in Norwalk. 1988 Grausman, Philip Sculptor 1997 Gray, Alice Artists "Little Women" dolls were displayed in the Norwalk Museum.

Green, Mindy Daly Portraits, Draftsman Designed postcards and business cards - NM 07.28.1-17.

Gruelle, Johnny 1880- 1938 Illustrator, Cartoonist Best known for his creation of the character "Raggedy Ann" and "Raggedy Andy". Home studio located in the Silvermine Artists Colony in New Canaan, CT. NM 04.147.1a, b. NM Gruelle, Justin C. 1889- 1978 Muralist, Illustrator 04.149.1a-c. NM 04.171a, b. TMS-106-d. Norwalk Artist File

Name Dates Occupation Notes Gruelle, Worth Illustrator NM 11.51.33-35

Finds inspiration from being a fisherman in and around the Norwalk Islands for over 40 years. The Gulick, Ron d. 2016 Draftsman oceanic landscapes influence his artwork. NM 07.17.1-2 Gutman, Bernhard d. 1936 Silvermine Artist Haenschen, Gustav Musician

Actively painting for over 30 years. Assistant Teacher/ Program Director of Columbus Magnet School Young Astronaut Program. Junior Achievement Middle School Program Teacher. Membership: Co-Chairperson Silvermine Artists in Residence 2007-present. Member of the Hains, Colleen Rose Painter, Art Educator Silvermine Artists in Residence 2002-2006. Rowayton Art Association, 1979-1982.

Hamilton, Hamilton 1847- 1928 Painter Original Member of the Silvermine Art Colony; a chief instigator of its establishment.

Lockwood Mansion displayed Hamilton Paintings. The bucolic setting of the Silvermine area of Hamilton, Helen 1889- 1970 Painter Norwalk in the 1990's provided the home and inspiration for Hamiltons art. Hamilton, Marguerite Original Member of the Silvermine Guild of Artists in 1922.

Peter Handrinos' third book The Funniest Baseball Book Ever: The National Pastime's Greatest Handrinos, Peter 1972-2014 Author Quips, Quotations, Characters, Nicknames, and Pranks. Article in the Norwalk citizen April 2, 2010. Article on Norwalk Artists exhibit at the Westport Arts Festival July 1991. Senior Staff Artist for U.S. Harrigan, Kathryn Pastel Artist Tobacco.

John Harris Paintings & Prints located in Norwalk, CT. The Hour: March 5, 1990 newspaper clippings concening John Harris second place win in the Silvermine Guild Art Center's International Prints Harris, John Painter, Printmaker 1990. Award Winning work titled "Archway". Harris, Louise Painter 1987, 1991 Heath, Ellen Member of the original Silvermine Group of Artists (1922). Heath, Howard P. Member of the original Silvermine Group of Artists (1922). Heffner, Karen Painter Business card

Hicks, Gail Symon Painter, Art Educator Former director, Silvermine School of Art

Higgins, Doug Painter Painting of "Norwalk" displayed in the Summer House Fine Arts advertisement.[item missing] High, Peg Potter 1981

Hildebrant, Howard Logan 1872- 1958 Painter Silvermine Art Guild Hillmer, Karin Photographer Exhibit displayed at the Silvermine Guild Arts Center Summer 2011. Huffington, John Member of the original Silvermine Group of Artists (1922). Norwalk Artist File

Name Dates Occupation Notes Letter May, 24, 2000: Two of Hull's paintings once stored at the Norwalk Museum, were restored Hull, Arthur Gibson 1881- 1941 Painter back to City Hall. Hunter, Steve Painter Exhibits at Pop-Up Gallery, Norwalk Inside/Out, Norwalk CT.

Lived in Norwalk, CT from 1914- 1934. During WWI he served as a member of the Gallaher Machine Gun Battery from Norwalk. He was among the early members of the artist colony who formed the Hutchens, Frank T. Painter Silvermine Guild of Artists. Hyde Barnum, J. Member of the original Silvermine Group of Artists (1922). Hyers, Cameron Painter Norwalk Arts Council Calendar. NM FIC 10.104.1 1986 Imhof, Blanche Painter 1988 Jacobs, Rebekah Dancer 1991

Jager, Steve Singer/Songwriter The Hour: April 28, 1989 "To Host talent showcase" "A History of the Rowayton Waterfront: Roton Point, Bell Island & the Norwalk Shoreline. Jewell, Karen Author Newspaper clipping; August 20, 2010. Johnson, Karl Painter Jones, George H. Illustrator

Judelson, Alan Painter Featured in the Citizen; "Loft Artists Association gallery features Norwalk artist." 2010 Kalin, Victor B. d. 1991 Illustrator

Contributor to Country Journal for more than 10 years writing on natural history and farming. Kappel-Smith, Diana Author Trained botanist. Her book "Wintering" was published by Little Brown in 1984. Freeland writer.

Potter, Stoneware, Kelly, Frank Reuss 1886- 1979 Porcelain artist Started producing pottery circa 1925- 1942. Potter at Silvermine in Norwalk, CT.

From Norwalk, CT. Her "Kern" alphabet was featured in November 1989 by Herlin Press Inc. of Kern, Donna Airbrush West Haven in a special promotional and marketing program. Wrote a column for the Hourfor four decades until the 1950s. Before that she was a proof reader Kiggins, Iola S. 1889-1991 Author for the paper. Norwalk Citizen article, Exhibit displaying Kircher's work at New Canaan Nature Center through Kircher, Melissa Photographer/ Painter June 2011. Norwalk Native, graduate from Norwalk High School class of 1952. Noted for illustrations of cartoon Kliban, Bernard (Hap) 1935-1990 Cartoonist cats. Portrait Painter/ Knaus, Al Sculptor Portraits of Familiar faces in South Norwalk. Kreter, Deborah Low Tide Island Design (business card) Norwalk Artist File

Name Dates Occupation Notes

Kurtzman, John Wood Carver Carved gold leaf eagle on display at the Norwalk Museum. Article The Hour: Nov. 2004.

Laban, Elly Oriental Brush Specialist Norwalk Artist, featured article in the Hour, Aug. 1990.

Lagana, Phillip Shoemaker/ Sculptor Sentinel profile, 1932. Laird, Dana Painter

Lamden, Robert Painter/ Muralist The Hour; Article Oct. 1990. Artist Dennis Stuart Restored oil mural by artist Robert Lamden. Lambertson, Judith Painter Norwalk-Citizen Article; Nov. 2010.

Lanehart, Bruce Painter Active in 1977. 2 articles in the Hour concerning Laneharts' work on display in South Norwalk. The recipient of the New York Graphic Society all-show award for his work "Palace at Sono", 1982. LaSalva, Canio Painter Norwalk Native. Lasker, Joe Painter Paints the city of Norwalk. Article from the Norwalk News, Oct. 1981. Specialized in Paintings of Dontes Inferno, exhibit of his work at Norwalk's Mill Hill Town House Latella, Vincent Painter June 1980. Lauer, Paul Gallery owner Portland Place Gallery, 1987 Specializes in carving life-size and very realistic models of birds from wood. Article the Norwalk Lawrence, Homer Wood Carver Hour April. 1965. Lee, Eleanor Gay Painter Portraits - residence location unclear. NM FIC 08.14.1 Lee, Ching-I Musician 2010 Levers, Robert 1930- Painter Norwalk Native. Paintings were displayed at the Silvermine Guild. Lewis, Philip Painter 1991 Lichartz, Christie Painter/ Muralist Artist of the Calf Pasture Beach Sea Mural. Norwalk News article May 1981. Designer/Illustrator/Coll Lindsay, Hu ager Retired in 2000, enjoyed a successful 50 year career prior. Norwalk Native. Lohstoeter, Lori Illustrator Lombardo, Mary Jo SPAG -St. Philip Artists Guild London, Frank 1876- 1945 Painter Longmuir, Hillary Painter Silvermine area artist. Designed postage stamps for the U.S. Postal service. Interviewed in his Norwalk Studio by Norwalk Lyall, Dennis Illustrator News; Oct. 1983. Freelance.

Lyall, Jane Potter Norwalk artist. Member of Rowayton Arts Center and of the Connecticut Guild of Craftsman. Mackay, E. Murray 1869-1926 Painter Silvermine Guild, 1922

Macrides, Mark Painter, Art Educator Norwalk resident Artist. Taught Art at New Canaan Country School for 25 years. Majeski, William d. 1991 Playwright Norwalk Artist File

Name Dates Occupation Notes Art Teacher in the Norwalk School system for over 5 years starting in 2003. Exhibited her work at Manousos, Diane Painter, Art Educator the Wall St. Café in March of 2008. Marinsky, Harry Illustrator Marshall, Gillian Photographer Maury, Henry Watercolorist 1991; Norwalk resident.

Mausolff, Alfred (Mr. & Mrs.) Original members of the Silvermine Group of Artists, 1922.

Rowayton Artist. Her work, linoleum block print titled "Wheels" was on display at the Community McClean, Edith Multi Media artist Cooperative Nursery School's Professional Art for the Budget Collector show. 1989 McCroskery, Barbara Stained Glass 1981 McFarland, Joan Sketch Norwalk Arts Council Calendar, 1986 - NM FIC 10.104.1

Member of the Silvermine Guild Center for the Arts, New Canaan. Portfolio of seven itaglio etchings McKinnickinnick, Margaret d. 2003 Printmaker in a limited edition of 10 each of Norwalk's Seaport Heritage in 1980. McLeary, Kindred Muralist WPA muralist

Passion for the landscape has led her to interpret it in a multiplicity of media. Her work has been exhibited in Norwalk at the Center for Contemporary Printmaking, and Wilson Avenue Artist's Loft McTague-Stock, Nancy Printmaker, Painter and the Haviland Gallery.

Meagher, Sandy Illustrator, Draftsman 2 pieces of her work were featured in the 1986 Norwalk Arts Council Calendar.

Meek, Clifton S. 1888- 1972 Blacksmith Silvermine Forge turned out figures and signs in iron and art metal. Business card (NM 04.170.1) Melillo, Steven Composer 1992 Restoration artist, Millard, Ronald Painter His work is featured above the rotunda of the Lockwood-Mathews Mansion in Norwalk, CT. 1978

Millar, Thomas Addison 1860- 1913 Painter, Printmaker Member of the Silvermine Artists Guild. Miller, J. Pindyck Sculptor Outdoor sculpture installation 1997-98 Painted a sea scene mural on a wall surrounding the pool area at the Norwalk Jewish Community Mindell, Paul Painter Center in 1990. Mobillia, Tony St. Philip Artists Guild (SPAG Artists) 2009. Montoya, Duvian Painter St. Philip Artists Guild (SPAG Artists) 2009. Norwalk resident. Norwalk artist feartured in exhibit exploring gender issues in the Ridgefield Guild of Artists Moore, Diana Sculptor "Continuum: Gender Indentities," in April 2011. Norwalk Artist File

Name Dates Occupation Notes

Worked with Metal and wood in his shop in Silvermine, Norwalk since 1938. He has manufactured a chandelier for former President Jimmy Carter's summer home in Atlanta. The 24-lamp fixture, is Moore, Gates 1980's Craftsman one of Moore's many original Early American designs.

Morica, David & Dollka St. Philip Artists Guild (SPAG Artists) 2009.

The Five Mile River waterfront of Rowayton is captured in a 20- foot mural by Morgan that graces the wall of the Fairfield County Savings Bank branch in the Sixth District. Tall ship Mural along Active in Washington Street, is one of several in the city of Norwalk produced by Morgan. Announcement Morgan, Brechin Lee 1990's Painter, Muralist card - NM 07.46.3 In 2009, artist awarded Best In Show for the "Picnic in the Park" exhibit of oil and acrylic artwork at Morris, Robert Painter the Rowayton Arts Center. Mueller, Madeline Painter 1991 Murtha, Sean Painter

Considered a major figure in the American Abstract Expressionist movement. In 1983, served as Nakian, Reuben d. 1986 Sculptor one of three honorary chairmen of Silvermine Collection. Whaling Artist. Collector of whaling books, prints, scrimshaw etc. Paints whaling, work on display at Newell, Robert Watercolorist the Whaling Museum in West Norwalk.

"Dinghy Slip" included in the Professional Art for the Budget Collector show sponsored by the Nichols, Carl Community Cooperative Nursery School of Rowayton on June 15- 17, 1990. Portrait, landscape Nino, Eddie painter Noble, Beverly Illustrator Norwalk Arts Council Calendar, 1986 - NM 10.104.1

Norwalk resident. 2010 book "Cat Confessions" matches 28 one-liners with photographs capturing Nolan, Zobel Author a variety of feline expressions. Described as a "Kitty Come Clean Tell All Book". Norwalk Arts Council Organization Norwalk artists General articles

Works dealt with historical subjects. "The End of John Brown" won the central Ohio Competition Nussbaum Ervin Oil Painter and was donated to the Norwalk Museum by his wife Muriel Nussbaum in 2001.

Costume Designer, Presented her husbands oil painting titled "The End of John Brown" to the Norwalk Museum in Nussbaum, Muriel Producer, Actress 2001. O'Neill, Susan Painter Former Nowalk resident. Norwalk Artist File

Name Dates Occupation Notes

Norwalk resident. Columnist and author. Her biography of Henry Adams and friends titled "The Five O'Toole, Patricia Author of Hearts," was a finalist in the Pulitzer Prize biography category in 1991. Pacifico, P.J. Singer-Songwriter Norwalk native. Pelii, Ahmad Osni Sculptor Norwalk resident. Contemporary metal sculptures.

Norwalk resident. Among 78 members of the American Watercolor Society represented in the Metropolitan Museum of Art's an exhibition commemorating the centennial of the founding of the Pellew, John C. Watercolorist American Watercolor Society in December, 1866.

Norwalk resident. Studied life drawing and painting at the Silvermine Guild Arts Center, New Pennella, Steven Cartoonist, Painter Canaan. Work was on display at the Gateway Bank's Ridgeway office in Stamford in July, 1991.

Sculpture titled "Shaving" was transported from Norwalk, CT to be displayed in West Palm Beach, 1988. Stainless steel sculpture titled "Ribbed Mace" was displayed on the lawn of the New Canaan Perry, Charles O. Sculptor Library in June of 1989.

Perry, Sybil Illustrator Drawing featured in the 1986 Norwalk Arts Council Calendar. NM FIC 10.104.1 Rowayton resident. Honored as the 1985 Fairfield "Artist of the Year" at the annual Festival of the Peterdi, Gabor Painter, Printmaker Arts in Fairfield.

Rural landscape painter. After 1911, settled in Silvermine Connecticut were he displayed his works in various regional art galleries, Picknell founded the Silvermine Artist Guild and the Fine Arts Picknell, George W. 1864- 1943 Painter Theater in Westport, Connecticut.

Norwalk native. Won third-prize at the eighth biennial International Miniature Print Exhibition 2011 Pikul, Mark Printmaker at the Center for Contemporary Printmaking (CCP) in Norwalk. Illustrator (Children's Pogany, William 1882- 1955 books)

Watercolor scenes of Norwalk Harbor nd Block Island by Dr. Powell of Rowayton were exhibited in Powell, Barbara, Dr. Watercolorist a show titled "Here and There" at Gateway Bank's Shippan Office, Stamford during November 1988.

Wilton Historical Society presented A. Phimister Proctor as one of four Wilton Artists remembered for their rich legacy in the town of Wilton as well as the art history of the nation. Proctor lived in Proctor, A. Phimister 1860- 1950 Sculptor Wilton from 1927 to 1936. Randall, Mary Painter 1992 Norwalk resident. In 1991, published "Precision Metal Technology," a book on materials used in Rapisarda, Mario Author manufacturing and engineering. Norwalk Artist File

Name Dates Occupation Notes In 1921, Reiffel bought a home in Silvermine, Connecticut and commuted to New York City to tend Reiffel, Charles 1862- 1942 Painter to his lithography business. Reilly, Tom St. Philip Artists' Guild (SPAG Artists) 2009.

Reurs, Catherine Needlepoint artist 1991 Lithographs of the Norwalk Lighthouses and other subjects as well as his watercolors are on display Richards, Walter Dubois Painter, Printmaker at Norwalk Hospital. Riche, Pierre Sculptor 1997

Work displayed in "Norwalk, Then and Now," exhibit of paintings by Charles Rigg, November 10-24, Rigg, Charles Painter 1974 at Lockwood House in Norwalk, Connecticut.

Norwalk resident. Roberg exhibited a collection of his photographic work called "American Roberg, Larry Photographer Photography" at the Patriot National Bank in Stamford in 2007. Rodericks, Michael Illustrator Norwalk resident. Hobby of painting bears turned into a watercolor painting of a bear in desert fatigues dedicated to the four-star general, whose bulky frame has earned him the nickname "The Rogers, Joyce Bear."

Sculptor, Painter, Creator of the "Rogers Groups" of statuary was worldwide. He was called the "peoples' sculptor" Rogers, John 1829- 1904 illustrator and "artists of the common people". New Canaan Historical Society Annual, v. X, 1987. Work of antique race cars and his potrayal of automotives. Displayed at South Norwalk's Pasta Ross, Michael Alan Photographer Nostra for the evening in October 2009. Norwalk artist/resident. Hornored at the 1990 Salute to Seniors in the Arts at the Courtland Rosenthal, Alice 1908-2008 Sculptor, Potter Gardens Residence in Stamford.

Rudolf, Jack P. Sculptor Norwalk Native. Taught English at Norwalk High School. Sculps in bronze and terra cotta. Ruenitz, George Art director Rummler, Alexander 1867-1959 Painter, Muralist Member of the Silvermine Guild of Artists. WPA muralist Painting titled "The Clearwater at Radel Oyster House" was featured in the Hour newspaper on Ryan, Kenneth Painter September 25, 1975. Ryder, Chauncey F. Painter American Impressionist Work embodies both linear and bold graphic style. Featured at exhibition at the Fairfield Arts Rysz, Ronnie Painter Center, December 10-24, 2010. Sametz, Walter Painter Paintings featured at the Painter's Gallery in SoNo in May 1990. Taught Art at Yale University and at the Silvermine Artists Guild. Featured in the Hour, March 17, Santy, Karen Painter, Art Educator 1977. Janet and Judy Design Associates of Norwalk. First place Monitor Award in the Best Video Paint Scabrini, Janet Painter category for her piece, "WWOR Mets Open," 1991. Norwalk Artist File

Name Dates Occupation Notes Founder and chairman of the board and president of Columbia Artists Management Inc. and founder and chairman of Community Concernts Inc. Resident of Norwalk for 3 decades until the Schang, Frederick C. d. 1990 Impresario 1950s. Sci, Clare Business card Was the chairman of the Hands on Annual Crafts Exhibition sponsored by the Silvermine Guild of Schempp, Gay Sculptor Artists in 1981. Schmitt, Carl 1889-1989 Painter Resident of the Silvermine neighborhood in Wilton, CT in 1909. Schmitt, Robert Original member of the Silvermine Group of Artists in 1922.

Art Educator, Executive Director of the Silvermine Guild Arts Schneider, Ellen Center. Norwalk native. Director of the Silvermine Guild Arts Center.

Displayed an exhibit of his photograghs of Nantucket, Martha's Vineyard, Cape Cod, Maine, and Schub, Alvin Photographer Massachusetts coastline at the Norwalk Public Library in July of 1991.

Schuyler, Clark A. Painter Norwalk resident. His paintings were hung at the Shore and Country Club in East Norwalk (no date). Secor, Johanna Painter Norwalk resident, studied at Silvermine School. Work displayed at Systems/Fictions exhibit at the Connecticut Commission on Culture & Tourism Seidenberg, Lisa Filmmaker Gallery, February 3- April 8, 2011. Self, Sidney Original member of the Silvermine Group of Artists in 1922.

Shellhause, George Cartoonist, Painter Past President of the Greater Norwalk Community Council. A grammarian and language style Shertzer, Margaret (Dee) Author, Grammarian expert, author of "The Elements of Grammar". Wood Carver, Painter, The Art Council of Norwalk featured Shields paintings and sculpture in April 1985. Deep Shields, Ian Sculptor philosophical themes are portrayed in the artists works.

Norwalk resident. Created stained glass window for the "Printemps International" benefit and silent Shirber, Stephanie Stained Glass artist auction at the Montessori School in Wilton, CT in June 1991. Sibiskie, Marcella Topiary artist 1991 Exhibit, "Geometric Abstractions- Paintings & Sculpture," on display, Connecticut National Bank Siff, Marlene Painter, Sculptor building in Norwalk, October 1990. Member of the Silvermine Artists Colony in Norwalk, CT until her death in 1962. Was both a commerical and fine artist noted for her feminine figural works. Clara D. Davidson also known as Simpson, Clara Davidson 1874- 1962 Illustrator Mrs. Charles S. Simpson. Sirico, Steve Dancer 1989 Skaleski, Bob Sculptor 1992 Norwalk Artist File

Name Dates Occupation Notes Skip's Welding (firm) Sculptor 1991 Sklemarik, Frank Violin Maker

Illustrator, Painter, Designed and Painted a frieze of athletic figures along a corridor of the Brian McMahon Parents Smolick, Leo d. 1991 Graphic Artist Club school. His home studio in Norwalk was named Norwalk East Designs. Art director and supervisor for 35 years with the Reader's Digest Association. Exhibited his Art Director, watercolors-principally landscapes and seascapes in a showcase at the Norwalk Hospital April 22- Sneider, Kenneth P. watercolorist May 1, 1983. Soileau, Hodges Illustrator South Norwalk resident. Self taught painter, started at the age of 80. At age 95, his work was Solmans, Alden 1835- 1930? Painter exhibited at the Art Center in New York City. Artists work known for seascapes, still life, figure. Member of the Silvermine Guild Art Colony, Sovek, Charles 1937- 2007 Painter Norwalk CT. Participated in several exhibits including ones at the Great Frame-Up of Norwalk, the Rowayton Cooperative Nursery School and the Norwalk Museum. Calendar page reproduction - NM FIC Sparks, Barbara Painter, Watercolorist 10.104.1

A Norwalk resident since 1974. Second edition prints of Sparks paintings of the waters of Long Sparks, Richard 1944- Illustrator Painter Island Sound were sold by the Norwalk Seaport Association. Squadra, John Painter Work exhibited at the Arts Council of Norwalk Gallery in November 1984. Stannard, Norman Original member of the Silvermine Group at Artists in 1922.

Stavenitz, Alexander 1901- 1960 Art Educator, Painter Resident of South Norwalk, CT.

Stea, Carlo Composer Norwalk resident.His work was the subject of a concernt in Southport in May 1989.

Stevenson Annable, O. Original member of the Silvermine Group of Artists in 1922. Stobart, John 1929- Painter Maritime artist Strolin, Joseph Metal artist Sugarman, Tracey Watercolorist Work exhibits watercolor paintings of the town of Norwalk, CT.

Sutherland, George B. Painter Resident of Stamford, CT. Established himself as an outstanding artist of the New England area. Resident of Norwalk, CT. Has illustrated over one hundred children's books. Hallmark Cards. NM Swanson, Maggie Illustrator, Watercolorist 07.38 - color postcard Inspired by Historical Norwalk, where he has lived since 1975. Program and business card - NM Taylor, Ron Illustrator 07.18.1-2 Teaze, Stephanie Potter 1987 Teller, Grif 1899- 1993 Painter Advertisement Thomson, Henry G. Painter Norwalk Artist File

Name Dates Occupation Notes

Thorndike, Barbara Ann Illustrator Townsend, Harry 1879- 1941 Painter Member of the Silvermine Guild Art Colony. WPA muralist Trautmann, Erik Photographer Tubby, Scott Sculptor, Potter Tubby Mud Co. in Norwalk is his pottery business. Tyler, Cori Illustrator Norwalk Arts Council Calendar, 1986 - NM FIC 10.104.1 Norwalk resident. Work exhibited at the Carriage Barn Arts Center in Wavery Park in December of Uhlman, C. Derek Sculptor 2006. Vallade, Fred Printmaker 1988

Van Haelewyn, Hendrick Original Member of the Silvermine Group of Artists in 1922. Illustrator, Graphic Vassos, John 1898- 1985 designer Member of the Silvermine Artists Guild. Includes NM 03.72.18-19

Work featured at the "FARM" art exhibit at the Carriage Barn Arts Center in Waveny Park in New Ventre, Richard Photographer Canaan, including works in all media by 108 area artists including Norwalk. November 2010.

Von Schmidt, Eric d. 2007 Painter, Folk Singer Recording artist, influenced Bob Dylan, died in Fairfield, CT. Wagner, Isaiah C. Sculptor Author (Children's Published "Silly Fred" after completing Norwalk Community College's early childhood education Wagner, Karen books) program. Wakeman, Robert C. 1889- 1964 Sculptor Member of the Silvermine Guild Art Colony.

Walleen, Hans Axel 1902- 1978 Painter, Illustrator William Esty Advertising Company. Norwalk resident. Jewelry featured at the collaborative show titled "Color and Curve," at the Pierce Wallerstein, Steven Sculptor Ball Gallery in Stamford, CT in April 2010. Ward, Lynn T. Printmaker Antique Prints, Norwalk CT. 1990

Wechter, Barbara Jean Metalwork, Sculpture Displayed artwork at the United Congregational Church, Norwalk CT in the summer of 2010. West, Jahman Painter Tribute painting to Miles Davis, March 2012.

Whitaker, Frederick & Eileen Watercolorists

Whitney, E. T. (Edward Norwalk resident. Early photographer who photographed the Civil War. Whitney's carte de visite Tompkins) 1820-1893 Photographer photographs were often used as visiting cards carried by both men and women in the Victorian age. Wiener, Sam Sculptor Willcox, Anita d. 1984 Illustrator Her mural hangs in Magrath School depicting the Norwalk Harbor in 1750.

Wilson Avenue Loft Artists List of artists, 2010 Norwalk Artist File

Name Dates Occupation Notes Winslow, Henry 1874- 1953 Printmaker Etched South Norwalk Harbor.

Wrenn, Charles 1880- 1952 Painter, Illustrator Resident of Norwalk. Norwalk resident. Made screen debut nationally in "The Silence of the Lambs," movie. Portrayed a Wrentz, Lawrence T. Actor special investigative agent. Yohn, Frederick C. d. 1933 Illustrator Norwalk resident. Home in Silvermine. Norwalk resident. Exhibited artwork at the Norwalk Arts Council show in celebration of black Young, Na Painter history, January 1984. Zeck, Mike Cartoonist Creator of "Punisher," superhero comic book.

Received a Matrix Award at the 100th annual Women in Communications Inc. Awards celebration Zobel, Allia Author at the Longshore Country Club,in Westport in July 1991.