Anita Aarons facts for kids

Anita Aarons (born November 6, 1912 – died January 3, 2000) was a talented artist from both Australia and Canada. She was known for her sculptures, designs, and for teaching art.

Early Life and Education

Anita Aarons was born in Sydney, Australia. She loved art from a young age. She studied at art schools in Sydney, like the East Sydney Technical College and the National Art School. Later, she moved to New York City in the United States. There, she finished her studies at Columbia University in 1964.

Her Art and Career

Anita Aarons created many different kinds of art. She was a sculptor, making amazing statues and figures. She also designed beautiful stained glass windows, furniture, and even jewelry. Her artwork was shown in galleries and museums in the United States, Canada, and Australia.

She also enjoyed teaching art. She taught sculpture and crafts at many schools and places. Some of her art pieces are kept in important collections. These include the Charlottetown National Craft Collection and the National Collection of the Canadian Craftsmen Guild in Toronto.

Art for Kids

In 1951, Anita Aarons had a special idea for a children's playground in Phillip Park, Sydney. She wanted to put a sculpture there for kids to enjoy. The city council approved her idea in October 1951. However, the sculpture was removed a few months later in April 1952.

Writing About Art

In 1965, Anita Aarons started writing for a magazine called Journal RAIC. This magazine was from the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada. She wrote a column called "Allied Arts." In her column, she talked about how crafts and art fit into architecture, which is the design of buildings.

Awards and Recognition

Anita Aarons's hard work and talent were recognized. In 1983, she received a special award called the Diplome d'Honneur from the Canadian Conference of the Arts. This award honored her contributions to the arts.

Later Life and Legacy

Towards the end of her life, Anita Aarons moved back to Australia. She settled in Brisbane, where she passed away on January 3, 2000.

Her legacy lives on through her art and her interviews. The Art Gallery of Ontario has a collection of audio recordings. These are interviews that Anita Aarons did with famous Canadian artists and other important people in the art world during the 1970s and 1980s. Some of the artists she interviewed include Ron Bloore, Graham Coughtry, and Jack Pollock.

Another one of her artworks, called "Year of the Moon," is held at the Art Gallery of New South Wales in Australia.