biography of Sirkka AHLSKOG (1917)

Birth place: Finland

Addresses: NYC

Profession: Craftsman, sculptor

Studied: Suolahden Kansanopisto (Weaving School), Finland; Craft Students League, N.Y.

Exhibited: Women's Intl. Exh., NYC; Augusta, Ga.; Wichita AA, 1959; Craft Students Lg. Gal., 1959 (solo); Chautauqua AA, 1959; Cooper Union Mus., 1960, 1961 & 1963; Design Ctr., NYC, 1960 & 1962; Columbia Mus. Art, SC, 1961(solo); Atlanta AA, 1962; Princeton Art Assn, 1964; Guild Hall, East Hampton, NY, 1967; Winston-Salem, N.C., 1956 (solo); Norfolk Mus. A.; Manchester Inst. A. & Sc. Awards: Pen & Brush Club Awards, 1957-1961 & 1963.

Member: Pen & Brush Club; Artist-Craftsmen New York, Del (bd mem).

Work: (tapestries) Atlanta Art Assn. Mus.; Norfolk Mus. Arts & Sci.; Archives Am. Art.

Comments: Teaching: instr. tapestry weaving, Penland Sch. Handicrafts, 1956-1957; lectr., tapestry weaving.

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