Age, Biography and Wiki
Martha Longenecker was born on 18 May, 1920 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, is an Artist in Pottery (Mingei), Art Educator, Art Collector, Museum director. Discover Martha Longenecker's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 93 years old?
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Artist in Pottery (Mingei), Art Educator, Art Collector, Museum director |
| Age |
93 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Taurus |
| Born |
18 May, 1920 |
| Birthday |
18 May |
| Birthplace |
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma |
| Date of death |
(2013-10-29) La Jolla, San Diego, California |
| Died Place |
La Jolla, San Diego, California |
| Nationality |
United States
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Martha Longenecker Height, Weight & Measurements
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Who Is Martha Longenecker's Husband?
Her husband is John Longenecker, Sydney Martin Roth
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John Longenecker, Sydney Martin Roth |
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2 |
Martha Longenecker Net Worth
Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Martha Longenecker worth at the age of 93 years old? Martha Longenecker’s income source is mostly from being a successful Artist. She is from United States. We have estimated Martha Longenecker's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
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Artist |
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Timeline
Martha Longenecker (May 18, 1920 – October 29, 2013) was an American artist, Professor of art, and founder of the Mingei International Museum in San Diego, California.
On May 18, 1920, Longenecker was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. At 9 month old, Longenecker arrived in California by train. Longenecker grew up in Monterey Park, California and Pasadena, California.
Longenecker created her ceramic arts from her own ceramic studio in Claremont, California. From 1944 to 1964, Longenecker exhibited her ceramic arts through Dalzell Hatfield Galleries.
Longenecker made her first visit to Japan in 1952. There she expanded her knowledge of the Japanese arts and crafts movement called "mingei". Longenecker undertook postgraduate research in Japan, where she studied from Shoji Hamada (1894–1978) and Tatsuzo Shimaoka (1919–2007).
In 1955, Longenecker developed a ceramic program at San Diego State University in San Diego, California. From 1955 to 1990, Longenecker was Professor of Art at San Diego State University, where she taught ceramic and design history.
In 1974, with the financial support from her husband, Longenecker incorporated Mingei as a nonprofit organization. Longenecker oversaw the development of the first Mingei museum, which opened in May 1978 at University Town Centre in San Diego, California. In 1978, Longenecker became the museum director.
Longenecker also oversaw the architectural design and the development of the Mingei International Museum at a new facility located at Plaza Dr Panama in Balboa Park in San Diego, California, which opened in August 1996. It is a 41,000 square-foot facility.
In October 2005, Longenecker retired as the museum director of Mingei International Museum.
In 2007, Longenecker received an Honorary Doctorate of Fine Arts degree from San Diego State University.
In October 2013, Longenecker established Mingei Legacy Resources Foundation.
Following a stroke, on October 29, 2013, Longenecker died at Scripps Memorial Hospital in La Jolla, San Diego, California. She was 93 years old.
