Julia A. Anderson

Julia A. ANDERSON Julia Ann Anderson, arts advocate and marketing professional, died the evening of the first day of summer, Tuesday, June 21, 2011, from breast cancer. Born December 20, 1932, in Mt. Hermon, Louisiana, the daughter of Paul Augustin Egan of Revere, Mass. and Edna Lee Porter of Mt. Hermon. Julie was known and respected for her love of the arts, passionate advocacy for artists, and her dedication to those that support them. Julie Anderson graduated with honors from Metairie High School in New Orleans and started college at age 15. She graduated from the University of Washington in 1953, then worked at American Advertising. 1963 to 1967, she emerged as a skilled advocate with Friends of the Market. In 1967 Julie began 11-year tenure with the Henry Art Gallery, followed by two years at the Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium. From 1980 to 1986, Julie was Director of Marketing and Audience Development at A Contemporary Theatre. She moved to staff of the King County Arts Commission and, in 1987, of the Arts Stabilization Fund Committee. She joined Safeco Corporation as Curator of their corporate art collection and retired from there in 1999. Throughout her extraordinary career, Julie generously shared her creativity and skills to help others. She taught workshops in marketing and fundraising and writing, and counseled countless others. Julie is survived by her husband of 58 years, Don Anderson; her son and daughter-in-law Paul Anderson and Carla Anderson, a daughter Shelley Anderson, 8 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Julie is predeceased by her daughter Barbara, her son Mark and her brother Paul Francis Egan. Remembrances in lieu of flowers should be made to a performing or visual arts organization.A celebration of her life will be held at A Contemporary Theatre in late July. For details, please contact Paul Anderson atupright22@gmail.com.