Susan Sensemann Papers, 1969-2011.

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  • Collection ID WLA2011.31
  • Creator Names Sensemann, Susan.
  • Title Susan Sensemann Papers, 1969-2011.
  • Physical description 5.5 linear feet.
  • Collection arrangement Series 1: Biographical, 1988-2005, n.d. Series 2: Professional, 1969-2009, n.d. Subseries 2A: Academics, 1971-2000, n.d. Subseries 2B: Art and Exhibitions, 1970-2011, n.d. Subseries 2C: Travel, 1984-1999, n.d. Subseries 2D: Press, 1969-2005, n.d. Series 3: Audiovisual/Oversized, 1970-2009, n.d. ; arranged alphabetically.
  • Biographical or Historical Note Susan Sensemann was born October 6, 1949 in Glen Cove, New York. She graduated from Syracuse University in 1971 with a BFA in Printmaking and went on to earn her MFA in Painting at the Tyler School of Art at Temple University. As an associate professor, Susan Sensemann taught at the University of Illinois-Champaign from 1973 until 1981with a focus on painting and drawing. She began teaching at the University of Illinois-Chicago in 1981. At UIC, she served as the Director of Undergraduate Studies at the School of Art and Design from 2000 until 2005. Previously, Sensemann was the Studio Arts Coordinator at U of I from 1983 until 1984 and the Director of Graduate Studies for the School of Art and Design at UIC from 1989 until 1991. Sensemann was awarded Professor Emerita status at UIC.
  • Collection summary The Susan Sensemann Papers consist of 11 boxes, spanning the years 1969 to 2011. This collection is divided into three sections: Biographical, Professional and Visual/Oversized. The professional series is divided into four subseries: Academics, Art and Exhibitions, Travel, and Press. There are numerous slides and photographs in the collection, as well as some oversized materials.
  • Access and usage restrictions Some restrictions may apply.
  • Finding Aids Note Finding aid available in repository; folder level.
  • Location of Other Archival Materials Note Chicago Women Artists digital collection and other individual women artists at the Women and Leadership Archives.
  • Names
    • Susan Sensemann Archives.
    • Artemisia Gallery.
    • Chicago Art Galleries.
    • Sensemann, Susan, 1949-
    • University of Illinois at Chicago. School of Art and Design.
    • Loyola University Chicago. Women and Leadership Archives.
  • Subjects Feminism and art.
  • Finding aid URL Finding aid to the Susan Sensemann Papers http://www.luc.edu/media/lucedu/wla/pdfs/Sensemann,%20Susan.pdf