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 About
the Artist . . .
Jan Geoghegan is a
Connecticut native and presently maintains a studio here. In the
past she has lived in Japan, Okinawa, Tennessee, Virginia and
Delaware. It was while in Delaware that her artistic accomplishments
were initially recognized. She was among the founders of the Dover
Art League and an artist managed gallery. She taught a watercolor
workshop at the Academy of the Arts in Easton, Maryland and studied
with noted watercolorist, James Ernst.
In Connecticut, Jan's work has been featured in numerous
invitationals and solo exhibits including those sponsored by:
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The Homer Babbidge Library,
University of Connecticut
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Western New England College,
Springfield, MA
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The Vangarde Gallery, New
London, CT
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The former Pump House
Gallery in Hartford
Juried shows include those
offered by The New Britain Museum of American Art, Mystic Art
Association, Connecticut Public Radio, Slater Museum, West Hartford
Art League, Essex Art Association and Guilford Handcraft Center.
Her work is found in numerous
private collections throughout the United States. She is also
represented in several corporate and public collections including:
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Beneficial Finance
Corporation
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Delaware State Division of
Libraries
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Manchester Community
College, Manchester, CT
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New England Telephone
Company
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The University of Connecticut Health Center,
"Connecticut Collections"
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Western New England
College, Springfield, MA
Jan participates each year in
the Artists Open Studio event in Northeast Connecticut. She is an
elected member of Connecticut Women Artists and Connecticut Academy
of Fine Arts. In addition, Jan has over 25 years of experience
in the repair and restoration of oil paintings in both private and
public collections.
More extensive background
material is available by request.
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