Shige Yamada, American artist. Certified teacher, Hawaii. Designated Living Treasure of Hawaii, Honpa Hongwangi Mission of Hawaii. With United States Army, 1956-1958.
Background
Yamada, Shige was born on May 25, 1933 in Wailuku/Maui, Hawaii, United States. Son of Masao and Misao Yamada.
Education
Bachelor, University Hawaii, 1955. Bachelor of Education, University Hawaii, 1956. Master of Fine Arts, University Hawaii, 1966.
Career
Art teacher Wahiawa (Hawaii) Department Education, 1958-1964, United States Military Dependents School, Itazuke, Japan, 1962-1963. Art lecturer University Hawaii, Honolulu, 1964-1968, professor College Education, 1968-1988. Professor art California State University, San Bernardino, 1971-1972.
Achievements
- Shige Yamada has been listed as a notable artist by Marquis Who’s Who.