Ella King Torrey | |
|---|---|
| President of San Francisco Art Institute | |
| In office 1995 – April 2002 | |
| Preceded by | William O. Barrnett |
| Succeeded by | Larry Thomas |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 21, 1957 Bronxville, New York (state), United States |
| Died | April 30, 2003 (aged 45) San Francisco, California, United States |
| Relations | Ella King Russell Torrey (mother) |
| Education | Yale University, University of Mississippi |
| Occupation | Academic administrator, professional fundraiser, arts advocate, art historian |
Ella King Torrey (1957–2003), was an American academic administrator, professional fundraiser, arts advocate, and art historian.[1][2] She was president of San Francisco Art Institute from 1995 to 2002;[3][4] and was known for creating opportunities for visual artists.
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Torrey, who lived in the Potrero Hill section of San Francisco, apparently took her own life Wednesday