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Tritobia Hayes Benjamin
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| Born | October 22, 1944 Brinkley, Arkansas, US
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| Died | June 21, 2014 Arlington, Virginia, US
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| Nationality | American |
| Education | BA Howard University (1968) MA Howard University (1970) Phd University of Maryland, College Park (1991) |
| Known for | African American art, art history and artistry, American Art History |
| Spouse(s) | Donald S. Benjamin |
| Awards | Women's Caucus for Art Lifetime Achievement Award |
Tritobia Hayes Benjamin (born October 22, 1944 – died June 21, 2014) was an American expert in art history and a teacher. She started teaching in 1970 at Howard University in the College of Fine Arts. Her main focus was on the history of African-American art and American art. Later, she became the Associate Dean of the Division of Fine Arts at Howard University and also worked as the Gallery Director.
Early Life and Education
Tritobia Hayes Benjamin was born on October 22, 1944, in Brinkley, Arkansas. Her parents were Addie (Murph) and Wesley E. Hayes, Sr. She went to Horace Mann High School and graduated with high honors. After high school, she attended Howard University. There, she met her future husband, Donald S. Benjamin, who was a graphic artist and worked to improve his community.
Awards and Special Recognitions
Tritobia Hayes Benjamin received many awards for her important work and studies. These included:
- The Women's Caucus for Art Lifetime Achievement Award in 2010. This award celebrates women who have made big contributions to art.
- A fellowship from the National Endowment for the Humanities. This helped her with her research.
- Another fellowship from the National Endowment for the Humanities, specifically for teachers at Historical Black Colleges and Universities.
