Norma Minkowitz

Norma Minkowitz studied at Cooper Union. The recorded working language is English. Residence is recorded at Westport. Works named in the authority record are Boundary. Work by Norma Minkowitz is recorded in the collections of Metropolitan Museum of Art, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Minneapolis Institute of Art, Museum of Fine Arts Boston and Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco. Distinctions recorded are Fellow of the American Craft Council.

• Name — Norma Minkowitz • Other Names — Norma M. Minkowitz, Norma C. Minkowitz • Born — 1937 • Birthplace — New York City, New York, U.S. • Education — Cooper Union • Occupation — Fiber artist • Known for — Crochet sculptures • Height — 4' 11" • Awards — American Craft Council (2003 fellow)

She attended Cooper Union. In 2003, she became fellow of the American Craft Council. In 2009, she received the Master of the Medium Award from the James Renwick Alliance. Minkowitz's work is in the permanent collection of 35 museums, including the Denver Art Museum, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Minneapolis Institute of Art, and the Museum of Fine Arts Boston. Her piece, Goodbye, My Friend, was acquired by the Smithsonian American Art Museum as part of the Renwick Gallery's 50th Anniversary Campaign.

Minkowitz began running seriously in her late forties, and competed in marathons in her fifties. In 2023, she set the world record for women aged 85 through 89 (W85-89) 400 meter race, at 1:50.99. In 2024, she set the world record for the mile in the W85-89 category, completing the race in 9:46.65. Reflecting on her achievements, she said:

Norma Minkowitz is recorded as painter, artist, illustrator, basket weaver and jewelry designer.