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Marie Johnson-Calloway

1920-04-10 – 2018-02-11

Life & Legacy

Marie Johnson-Calloway (née Marie Edwards; April 10, 1920 – February 11, 2018), was an American artist, educator and activist. She worked in the fields of painting, sculpture, and mixed-media assemblage, and is known for her Black portraiture. She taught at San Francisco State University, from 1959 until 1984.

Occupation & Career

artist, educator, activist

Education

San Jose State University; Coppin State University; Morgan State University

Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications

Women's Caucus for Art Lifetime Achievement Award

Legacy Highlights

Honors & Awards

Women's Caucus for Art Lifetime Achievement Award

Employer

California College of the Arts · San Francisco State University

Education & Institutions

Coppin State University · Morgan State University · San Jose State University

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Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q28531152 — wikidata View source

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