Biography

Born – Washington, DC

Father was a woodworker, musician and photographer.
This introduced Jean, at a young age, to the world of art.

WORK HISTORY
38 years as an Administrative Assistant
Federal Power Commission, Washington, DC
Securities and Exchange Commission, Washington, DC
Bonneville Power Administration, Portland, Oregon
Department of the Interior, Washington, DC

Since retirement Jean has pursued painting full time.

TRAINING
Cupoli School of Art, Washington, DC, 1974- 1976
Corcoran College of Art and Design, Washington, DC,
1994- present
Montorno School of Art, Seravezza, Italy, 2009 – present

AWARDS
Best in Show – Oils, Cupoli School of Art, 1974
Linda and Douglas Rosenbaum Scholarship, Corcoran College of Art and Design, 2010
Corcoran Selection for White House Holiday Art Competition, 2011

EXHIBITIONS
Spring and Winter Open Studio Exhibit, Jackson Art Center, Washington, DC,
     2000 - present
White Walls, Corcoran College of Art and Design, Washington, DC, 2007/2008
Duke Ellington School of Art Exhibit, Washington, DC, 2012

jean eckert

 

Jean continues to work and exhibit
at the Jackson Art Center which
is located in the Georgetown area
of Washington, DC.