Ted DeGrazia (Ted DeGrazia)

Ted DeGrazia

Noted Artist. Known for his paintings of various Southwest Native American children. In 1965, he opened the Gallery in the Sun in Tucson, Arizona. In 1982 the DeGrazia Foundation was established to insure the continued operation of the Gallery. He is buried on the grounds of the Gallery, which include his studio, his house, and a museum housing his works. After his death, his estate commissioned Goebel of Germany to produce figurines from his paintings. (bio by: Mike)  Family links:  Parents:  Domenic De Grazia (1881 – 1940)  Lucia Gagliardi De Grazia (1882 – 1959)  Spouse:  Marion Janet Sheret DeGrazia (1905 – 2002)*  Sibling:  Ted DeGrazia (1909 – 1982)  Frenck S. De Grazia (1916 – 1996)* *Calculated relationship

Born

  • June, 14, 1909
  • USA

Died

  • September, 09, 1982
  • USA

Cemetery

  • DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun
  • Arizona
  • USA

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