1931Artists George Demetrios and Virginia Lee Burton married.People and Communities, Arts and Culture, Notable People, Art

George Demetrios and Virginia Lee Burton, c. 1960s. William E. Smith, Cape Ann Museum Library & Archives, Photo 22448

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Virginia Lee Burton was working as an illustrator for the Boston Transcript when she enrolled in sculptor George Demetrios’ drawing class at the Boston Museum School in 1930. The following spring they were married. They settled in Folly Cove in Gloucester in 1932 and had two sons.

“Works by Virginia Lee Burton.” Cape Ann Museum, https://www.capeannmuseum.org/collections/artists/virginia-lee-burton-demetrios/.

Other Events

1931
Artist Emile A. Gruppé purchased the Wonson Primary School on Rocky Neck, which was used as his studio and gallery.
1931
Artist Marsden Hartley returned to paint in Dogtown.
1932
Samuel Lewis Pullman (1900-1961) summered in Rockport and joined the Rockport Arts Association.
1932
A bronze plaque honoring Nathaniel Haraden was placed on Stacy Esplanade opposite Kent Circle.

1931Artists George Demetrios and Virginia Lee Burton married.People and Communities, Arts and Culture, Notable People, Art

Other Events

Artist Emile A. Gruppé purchased the Wonson Primary School on Rocky Neck, which was used as his studio and gallery.

Artist Marsden Hartley returned to paint in Dogtown.

Samuel Lewis Pullman (1900-1961) summered in Rockport and joined the Rockport Arts Association.

A bronze plaque honoring Nathaniel Haraden was placed on Stacy Esplanade opposite Kent Circle.