Marie Bleck facts for kids

Marie Bleck (born 1911, died 1949) was an American artist. She was famous for making prints. Marie worked for a special government program called the Works Progress Administration (WPA). She also taught art in schools.

Early Life and Education

Marie Bleck was born in 1911. She loved art from a young age. To become an art teacher, she studied at two different colleges. These were Oshkosh State Teachers College and Milwaukee State Teachers College.

After finishing her studies, Marie started teaching art. She taught in public schools in Wisconsin. By 1938, she became the head of the art department at Oshkosh High School. This was a big achievement for her.

Art and the WPA

In the late 1930s and early 1940s, Marie Bleck created many prints. She made these artworks for the Federal Art Project. This project was part of the Works Progress Administration (WPA). The WPA was a government program in the United States. It helped people find jobs during the Great Depression. Artists like Marie were hired to create public art.

Her prints often showed scenes from everyday life. They captured what people were doing at the time. Her art helps us understand what life was like back then.

World War II Service and Later Life

During World War II, Marie Bleck joined the WAVES. WAVES stands for Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service. It was a special part of the U.S. Navy for women. Marie served her country during this important time.

After the war, Marie moved to Palmer, Alaska. She continued to teach art there. Sadly, Marie Bleck passed away in 1949. She was only 37 years old.

Marie Bleck's Legacy

Marie Bleck's artwork is still important today. Her prints are kept in famous places. For example, some of her work is in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.

In 2017, her art was shown in an exhibition. This show was called WPA Art from RAM'S Collection. It took place at the Racine Art Museum. This shows that her work is still valued and studied.

Images for kids

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  Muskie Fishermen, 1937

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  The Cant Hookman, 1937

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  The New Cabin, 1937