Francis 'Fran' Sumner Merritt (1913–2000) was an influential American painter, educator, and arts administrator. He played a significant role in the arts community as the co-founder and first director of the Haystack Mountain School of Crafts, which contributed to the development of craft education in America. Merritt's work and leadership in the arts have made a lasting impact on the field, fostering creativity and craftsmanship among students and artists. His legacy includes his dedication to teaching and promoting the importance of arts and crafts in society.
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Meaning of the name - Francis
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Place of Birth: Danvers
Place of Death: Belfast
Educated At: Vesper George School of Art | Massachusetts School of Art | Yale University
Occupation: arts administrator | director | designer | painter | teacher
Employers: Haystack Mountain School of Crafts
Awards Received: Aileen Osborn Webb Award for Philanthropy | Fellow of the American Craft Council
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on April 8, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for April 8, 2024 |
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| Sun | 18 Aries 15 | 19 Aries 21 | 4 Leo 58 |
| Moon | 10 Taurus 45 | 18 Aries 37 | 1 Gemini 28 |
| Mercury | 29 Pisces 44 | 24 Aries 50 | 16 Leo 13 |
| Venus | 12 Taurus 0 | 4 Aries 23 | 20 Gemini 59 |
| Mars | 7 Pisces 20 | 13 Pisces 0 | 29 Taurus 31 |
| Jupiter | 16 Capricorn 26 | 19 Taurus 1 | 9 Capricorn 49 |
| Saturn | 1 Gemini 56 | 14 Pisces 23 | 15 Gemini 21 |
| Uranus | 7 Aquarius 3 | 21 Taurus 11 | 5 Aquarius 33 |
| Neptune | 23 Cancer 13 | 28 Pisces 11 | 26 Cancer 6 |
| Pluto | 28 Gemini 8 | 1 Aquarius 57 | 0 Cancer 25 |
| Rahu | 2 Aries 33 | 15 Aries 38 | 26 Pisces 40 |
| Ketu | 2 Libra 33 | 15 Libra 38 | 26 Virgo 40 |
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