Elaine Hirschl Ellis
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Janet Schlesinger
Over the years I have worked with Elaine on a number of projects including two conferences which she organized on the ideas and work of the leaders of the British and American Arts and Crafts movement. For a major hotel project in Iowa, she was the consultant on their arts and crafts furnishings of several of the private and public rooms. And more recently we have worked together at the Museum of Biblical Art in New York City where as a Board member and Chairman of the Awareness Committee we have an opportunity to expand the reach of this institution. She is imaginative, creative, thorough and fun - qualities I value highly.
Steve Robinson
Elaine is one of the most creative and knowledgeable people I've ever had the pleasure of working with. She's also highly organized and industrious and she won't stop until the job is done. On top of all that, she's a very caring person. I give Elaine my very highest recommendation.
Janet Schlesinger
Over the years I have worked with Elaine on a number of projects including two conferences which she organized on the ideas and work of the leaders of the British and American Arts and Crafts movement. For a major hotel project in Iowa, she was the consultant on their arts and crafts furnishings of several of the private and public rooms. And more recently we have worked together at the Museum of Biblical Art in New York City where as a Board member and Chairman of the Awareness Committee we have an opportunity to expand the reach of this institution. She is imaginative, creative, thorough and fun - qualities I value highly.
Steve Robinson
Elaine is one of the most creative and knowledgeable people I've ever had the pleasure of working with. She's also highly organized and industrious and she won't stop until the job is done. On top of all that, she's a very caring person. I give Elaine my very highest recommendation.
Janet Schlesinger
Over the years I have worked with Elaine on a number of projects including two conferences which she organized on the ideas and work of the leaders of the British and American Arts and Crafts movement. For a major hotel project in Iowa, she was the consultant on their arts and crafts furnishings of several of the private and public rooms. And more recently we have worked together at the Museum of Biblical Art in New York City where as a Board member and Chairman of the Awareness Committee we have an opportunity to expand the reach of this institution. She is imaginative, creative, thorough and fun - qualities I value highly.
Steve Robinson
Elaine is one of the most creative and knowledgeable people I've ever had the pleasure of working with. She's also highly organized and industrious and she won't stop until the job is done. On top of all that, she's a very caring person. I give Elaine my very highest recommendation.
Janet Schlesinger
Over the years I have worked with Elaine on a number of projects including two conferences which she organized on the ideas and work of the leaders of the British and American Arts and Crafts movement. For a major hotel project in Iowa, she was the consultant on their arts and crafts furnishings of several of the private and public rooms. And more recently we have worked together at the Museum of Biblical Art in New York City where as a Board member and Chairman of the Awareness Committee we have an opportunity to expand the reach of this institution. She is imaginative, creative, thorough and fun - qualities I value highly.
Steve Robinson
Elaine is one of the most creative and knowledgeable people I've ever had the pleasure of working with. She's also highly organized and industrious and she won't stop until the job is done. On top of all that, she's a very caring person. I give Elaine my very highest recommendation.
Experience
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Arts and Crafts Tours
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United States
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Travel Arrangements
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1 - 100 Employee
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President
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Jan 1993 - Present
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President
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Sep 1993 - Present
Founded Arts & Crafts Tours in 1992 to examine the roots of the Arts & Crafts Movement where they began, in Britain. Her international associations have ensured that every tour – whether for an organization, group of friends, or especially planned individual travel itinerary – will be a unique, educational, and fun experience and they have earned the company high praise in this specialized field.
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Arts & Crafts Tours
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New York City
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President
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Jan 1992 - Present
Since 1992 we have organized and developed travel programs and itineraries for arts and community organizations, and for individuals and small groups that examine the fine art, architecture, decorative arts and culture of the 19th and 20th centuries. These are highly focused, very specialized trips which provide exceptional access to private collections and homes and behind the scenes visits to museums. Groups are always accompanied by scholars, curators, and a variety of experts. Our trips are primarily to Britain and we have done programs that take us to Europe, Scandinavia and throughout the United States.
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Advisory Council
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Jan 2009 - Present
As the Founding Chair of the Craftsman Farms Foundation, I provide an institutional history and am especially interested in helping to create an oral history and to establish the Center for the Study of the American Arts & Crafts Movement. I am delighted to be the Chair of the 2013 Gala. As the Founding Chair of the Craftsman Farms Foundation, I provide an institutional history and am especially interested in helping to create an oral history and to establish the Center for the Study of the American Arts & Crafts Movement. I am delighted to be the Chair of the 2013 Gala.
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Museum of Biblical Art
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Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
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1 - 100 Employee
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Co-Chair
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2008 - Present
Member of the Executive Commitee Chairman of the Building Committee Chairman of the Benefit Committee Member of the Search Committee Member of the Executive Commitee Chairman of the Building Committee Chairman of the Benefit Committee Member of the Search Committee
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Vice President and Board Member
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Aug 2007 - Present
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Board Member
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Jan 2001 - Present
As a member of the Board worked on the lecture program which hosts lectures by many visiting British scholars, authors, and art historians. As a member of the Board worked on the lecture program which hosts lectures by many visiting British scholars, authors, and art historians.
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Associate Brother
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2007 - Present
The Art Workers Guild was begun in 1884 in Britain to recognize the importance of the designer and the maker of art and craft. The leading members of the Arts and Crafts Movement were Brothers and I am particularly honored to have become an Associate Brother and have the opportunity of meeting so many of the leading craft workers who are making art today. The Art Workers Guild was begun in 1884 in Britain to recognize the importance of the designer and the maker of art and craft. The leading members of the Arts and Crafts Movement were Brothers and I am particularly honored to have become an Associate Brother and have the opportunity of meeting so many of the leading craft workers who are making art today.
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Consultant
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1998 - 2002
Organized two international conferences on the Arts & Crafts Movement and consulted on a variety of other related programs. Helped in the design of four related rooms. Organized two international conferences on the Arts & Crafts Movement and consulted on a variety of other related programs. Helped in the design of four related rooms.
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Board Member
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1985 - 1990
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Naramore and Stein
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New York, New York
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Partner
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Sep 1980 - Sep 1988
Naramore and Stein developed exhibitions, produced radio and documentaries about the arts, primarily relating to the Arts and Crafts Movement. Naramore and Stein developed exhibitions, produced radio and documentaries about the arts, primarily relating to the Arts and Crafts Movement.
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WNYC Radio
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United States
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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100 - 200 Employee
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Director of Program Development
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Apr 1978 - Aug 1980
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New York City Cultural Council Foundation
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New York, New York
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Executive Director
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Jun 1974 - Aug 1976
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Director
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Mar 1972 - Jun 1974
Private foundation making grants to arts, education, and environmental projects and programs. Private foundation making grants to arts, education, and environmental projects and programs.
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The Museum of Modern Art
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Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
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700 & Above Employee
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Assistant to the Director
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Feb 1970 - Feb 1972
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Program Assistant
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Mar 1964 - May 1970
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Education
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1989 - 1991
Columbia University
MA, American Studies -
1960 - 1962
University of Michigan
BA, English -
1958 - 1960
Emerson College
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