Mildred Feinberg facts for kids

Mildred Feinberg (born June 1899 – died June 1990) was a talented American artist. She was especially known for her beautiful etchings and paintings.

Mildred Feinberg's Life and Art

Mildred Feinberg was born in New York City. She had a twin sister named Minna. Their parents were Joseph and Bessie Feinberg.

Mildred and Minna both loved art. They studied with several well-known artists. These teachers included George Elmer Browne and Umberto Romano.

Mildred went to art school to improve her skills. She studied at the Parsons School of Design in 1917. Later, she graduated from the Pratt Institute of Fine Arts in 1920.

After finishing their studies, Mildred and Minna started a business together. It was called Twins Advertising Art Service, NYC. Their company was on Madison Avenue in New York City. They ran this design business for many years, from 1923 to 1974.

Art Exhibitions and Collections

Mildred Feinberg's artwork was shown in many places. She often exhibited her art alongside her twin sister, Minna.

They had special art shows at places like The Townhouse Gallery in Woodstock, New York, in 1952. They also showed their work at the Charles Barzansky Galleries in New York City in 1957.

Mildred also took part in many group art shows. Her paintings were displayed in famous museums and galleries around the world. Some of these included:

• The Tokyo Municipal Art Museum in 1960.
• The Riverside Museum in New York City in 1960.
• The Royal Academy Galleries in Edinburgh, Scotland, in 1963.
• The Royal Society of British Artists in England in 1964.
• The National Academy of Design in 1963.
• Lever House in New York City from 1965 to 1972.
• The Palazzo Vecchio in Florence, Italy, in 1972.

Mildred Feinberg's art is still important today. Her works are kept in the permanent collections of several museums. This means they are part of the museums' main art collections. Some of these places include:

• The Rose Art Museum at Brandeis University.
• The Museum of Arts and Sciences in Norfolk, Virginia.
• The Evansville Museum of Arts and Sciences in Indiana.

Awards and Recognition

Mildred Feinberg received several important awards for her artistic talent. These awards showed how much her work was appreciated.

• In 1965, she won the Lillian Cotton Memorial prize. This was from the National Association of Women Artists.
• In 1968, she received a Medal of Honor for her painting. This award came from the National Arts Club.
• She earned an Honorable Mention for the Woman Art Award in both 1978 and 1979.
• In 1979, she won the Ziuta and Joseph James Akston Foundation prize for painting. This award was given by the Whitney Museum.