Judy Moonelis
Judy Moonelis was born in Jackson Heights, Queens, Moonelis earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree cum laude at the Tyler School of Art at Temple University in 1975; she received a Master of Fine Arts Degree from the New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University in 1978, in which year she received the Menno Alexander Reeb Memorial Award for sculpture from the Albright-Knox Art Gallery. In 1980 she received a fellowship from the National Endowment for the Arts. She has had a studio in Manhattan, and taught ceramics at New York University in addition to serving at guest artist or visiting artist at numerous organizations.
Judy Moonelis
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- Name
- Judy Moonelis
- Born
- 1953
- Birthplace
- New York, New York, U.S.
- Occupation
- Ceramist Judy Moonelis (born 1953) is an American ceramist.
- Nationality
- United States
- Education
- Temple University · Alfred University · New York State College of Ceramics · Tyler School of Art
- Honours
- National Endowment for the Arts Fellowship
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Judy Moonelis was born in Jackson Heights, Queens, Moonelis earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree cum laude at the Tyler School of Art at Temple University in 1975; she received a Master of Fine Arts Degree from the New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University in 1978, in which year she received the Menno Alexander Reeb Memorial Award for sculpture from the Albright-Knox Art Gallery. In 1980 she received a fellowship from the National Endowment for the Arts. She has had a studio in Manhattan, and taught ceramics at New York University in addition to serving at guest artist or visiting artist at numerous organizations.
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Moonelis produces largely figural work, including a series derived from the masks used in Ancient Greek theatre. Two of her works are in the collection of the Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian Institution.
Judy Moonelis studied at Temple University, Alfred University and New York State College of Ceramics. Employment is recorded with New York University. Work by Judy Moonelis is recorded in the collections of Smithsonian American Art Museum. Distinctions recorded are National Endowment for the Arts Fellowship.
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• Name — Judy Moonelis • Born — 1953 • Birthplace — New York, New York, U.S. • Occupation — Ceramist Judy Moonelis (born 1953) is an American ceramist.
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Judy Moonelis born at Jackson Heights.
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Formation and teaching. Moonelis studied at Temple University, Alfred University, New York State College of Ceramics and Tyler School of Art. Moonelis received National Endowment for the Arts Fellowship.
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