Arthur Rose Sr. (May 26, 1921 - February 13, 1995) was an American painter, sculptor, and professor. He has been featured in many publications and public

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s in the United States.

Biography

Rose was African-American. Arthur Rose Sr. was born in Charleston, South Carolina on May 26, 1921.

World War II Service

In November 1942, he enlisted in the Navy, serving until December 6, 1945, when he was honorably discharged.

Education

Rose graduated cum laude from

Claflin University Claflin University is a private historically black university in Orangeburg, South Carolina, United States. Founded in 1869 after the American Civil War by northern missionaries for the education of freedmen and their children, it offers bachelo ...

in 1950, becoming the second student in the school's history to earn a degree in art. Wanting to further his education, Rose attended

New York University New York University (NYU) is a private university, private research university in New York City, New York, United States. Chartered in 1831 by the New York State Legislature, NYU was founded in 1832 by Albert Gallatin as a Nondenominational ...

and studied under several noted artists, including

Hale Woodruff Hale Aspacio Woodruff (August 26, 1900 – September 6, 1980) was an American artist known for his murals, paintings, and prints. Early life, family and education Woodruff was born in Cairo, Illinois, on August 26, 1900. He grew up in a black fa ...

, earning his master's degree in 1952.

Teaching years

In 1952 Rose returned to Claflin, helping to establish that school's Department of Art, and served as its Chair through 1976. In 1977, he transferred to

Voorhees College Voorhees University (formerly Voorhees College) is a private historically black university in Denmark, South Carolina, United States. It is affiliated with the Episcopal Church and accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and School ...

, becoming that school's Artist in Residence, continuing to teach through 1991. Many students under his tutelage were poor. Not only would Rose invite them to his home for meals, but would provide them art supplies. Many of his students would go on to successful art and teaching careers of their own. One of them, Leo Twiggs,"THE JOURNEY"
''Tines & Democrat''. would help establish the art program and museum at South Carolina State College. An art museum has been established in his name at Claflin. He had four children: Patricia A. Rose (deceased), Arthur Rose Jr., Bernard H. Rose, and Marcia L. Rose.

References

Author Rose
The Johnson Collection, LLC (Spartanburg, SC) *http://www.greenville.k12.sc.us/gvilleh/news/Blair%20Wim%20Catalogue%20Essay.doc

External links

Arthur Rose Museum
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