Mary Costanza (deceased)

Mary Costanza's biography was prepared SAI in 2004 with assistance from John Costanza.

Artist's Statement:
Mary Costanza's compassionate interest in the suffering and welfare of humankind often determined the subjects of her paintings. Social commentary became the thrust of her life and art.

Selected Collections:
- Yad Vashem Memorial Museum, Jerusalem, Israel
- Biet Lohamei Haghetaot, Asherat, Israel
- Pennsylvania Hospital, Philadelphia
- Harcum College, Bryn Mawr PA
- International Paper Company

Selected Solo Exhibitions:
- Carol Schwartz Gallery, Philadelphia
- Borowsky Gallery, Philadelphia
- ACA Gallery, New York City

Selected Group Exhibitions:
- Philadelphia Art Alliance;
- Philadelphia Civic Center Museum
- Temple University
- William Penn Memorial Museum, Harrisburg PA
- Michener Museum, Doylestown PA
- Delaware Museum of Art, Wilmington DE
- Butler Museum of Art, Youngstown OH
- Galleria Stazione Statuto, Florence, Italy

Professional Experience:
- Associate Professor, Gratz College, Philadelphia
- Art Educator, various colleges and in the Philadelphia School District

Education:
- Temple University, Tyler School of Fine Arts, Philadelphia: BFA; BS/ED

Contact Information:
John Costanza
737 Polo Road
Bryn Mawr PA 19010

e-mail: Johncostanza1@aol.com

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