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A presentation artists Ethel and Jenne Magafan and showcasing their work

Tuesday, May 24, 2022 May 24, 2022 The Oxford Hotel

Join us for a presentation highlighting Jenne (1916 - 1952) and Ethel Magafan (1916 - 1993)

Jenne and Ethel Magafan were identical twins, born in Chicago to a Greek immigrant father and a Polish mother. The family settled in Colorado Springs in 1919. Ethel began painting western landscapes. Jenne received the Carter Memorial Art Scholarship which she shared with her sister, and they attended the Broadmoor Academy (later named the Colorado Springs Fine Art Center). There, they worked under Peppino Mangravite, Frank Mechau, and Boardman Robinson. The tuition covered only two months, but instructor Frank Mechau, recognizing their talents, hired both of them as assistants.

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