Global InformationRalph Garafola information
Ralph W. Garafola | |
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| Born | December 4, 1929 Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn |
| Died | April 4, 2019 (aged 89) |
| Nationality | America |
| Alma mater | Art Students League of New York |
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| Notable work | 9/11 memorial, portrait of Major General Joseph Warren |
| Website | www |
Ralph W. Garafola (December 4, 1929 – April 4, 2019) was an American artist, literary critic, Art administrator, educator, and author of Frank Reilly books. He is best known for his contributions in commercial illustration, fine art, and art education.[1]
He had taught painting and fine art at the DuCret School of Art, Art Center Sarasota,[2] Longboat Key Longboat Key Center for the Arts, Ringling College of Art and Design, the Art Center Manatee, and Art Expressions by the Bay in Sarasota.[3]
He created the 9/11 memorial located in Warren Township's Municipal Plaza.[4] Additionally, He contributed a portrait of Major General Joseph Warren and Lora Codington, a philanthropist associated with the Warren Library. Furthermore, He donated various paintings displayed in the Warren Courtroom.[5]
- ^ "Palm Aire's annual Art Show unveils hidden talent". Observer Media Group. 15 February 2023. Archived from the original on 19 May 2023. Retrieved 6 February 2024.
- ^ "Ralph Garafola, 89". Tapinto.
- ^ "Oil Painting in the Studio with Ralph Garafola!". Sarasota, FL Patch. 30 September 2015. Archived from the original on 6 February 2024. Retrieved 6 February 2024.
- ^ "Ralph Garafola Obituary (1929 - 2019) - Warren, NJ - The Star-Ledger". Legacy.com. Archived from the original on 2024-02-06. Retrieved 2024-02-05.
- ^ Nemecik, Brenda. "Warren mayor accepts donation of artwork by Ralph garafola". Tapinto. Archived from the original on 2024-02-06. Retrieved 2024-02-06.