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Zama Vanessa Helder

Zama Vanessa Helder (1904 - 1968) was active/lived in Washington, California.  Zama Helder is known for Regional watercolor landscapes painting, teaching.

Born in Lynden, WA on May 30, 1904. After graduating from the University of Washington, Helder studied at the ASL in NYC. From 1939-41 she taught at the Spokane Art Center. In 1943 she married John S. Paterson and settled in Los Angeles where she remained. During 1952-55 she taught at the Los Angeles Art Institute. She died on May 1, 1968. Member: Women Painters of the West; Women Artists of Washington; American WC Society; Nat'l Ass'n of Women Artists. Exh: Portland (OR) Museum, 1936; SFMA, 1936, 1937; Denver Museum, 1938, 1940; Oakland Art Gallery, 1938-41; Calif. WC Society, 1940-50; San Diego FA Society, 1941; MM, 1942; MOMA, 1943; LACMA, 1945 (solo); Calif. State Fair, 1953; LA AA, 1953. In: Seattle Museum; High Museum (Atlanta); Cheney Cowles Museum (Spokane).

Source: Edan Hughes, "Artists in California, 1786-1940"
Who's Who in American Art 1938-62; Women Artists of the American West; Death record; Los Angeles Times, 5-4-1968 (obituary).

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