Downs, Dorothy
DOWNS, Dorothy
DOWNS, Dorothy. American, b. 1937. Genres: Art/Art history. Career: University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL, registrar at Lowe Art Museum, 1977-78, director of New Gallery, 1986-87, instructor in art history, 1996; Four Corners Gallery, Coral Gables, director, 1978-79; art dealer, consultant, and appraiser, 1979-80; Center for the Fine Arts, Dade County, FL, manager of Center Art Store, 1982-84; Guest curator and consultant; has appeared on television programs. Publications: Art of the Florida Seminole and Miccosukee Indians, 1995. TELEVISION DOCUMENTARY: Patterns of Power, 1991. Author of exhibition catalogs. Contributor to magazines and newspapers. Address: 5650 SW 87th St, Miami, FL 33143, U.S.A. Online address: dordow@earthlink.net
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