Alan M. Brown, Jr., 1969 (Lacrosse)
A three-year lacrosse letterwinner, Alan Brown graduated from Syracuse University with a Bachelor of Science degree from the School of Management, majoring in marketing. Brown was was the starting goalie for the SU varsity, after serving as a co-captain for the undefeated 1966 freshman team. As a junior Brown ranked second nationally in saves and was an All-America nominee as a senior.
Prior to enrolling at Syracuse University, Brown began working in the field of art as a framer for the artist Arlette Buchman. He also worked for the Scarsdale Art and Frame shop after school and on the weekends. Brown continued to work for art galleries and frame shops in Syracuse.
After graduation, he went to work fulltime for the Sindin Harris Gallery in Hartsdale, NY as the Director of the Gallery. In 1971 he took a position with the Ronald Feldman Fine Arts in New York, NY, a gallery opened by SU graduate Ron Feldman.
In 1972 Brown opened his own art house, the Alan Brown Gallery in Hartsdale, NY, dealing in Modern American and European Masters, Emerging Artists, 19th and early 20th Century French Posters, and African Art. Two of his first shows were for Roy Simmons, Jr. and Jim Ridlon, whom he has continued to represent. He also began a museum quality picture framing business, catering to museums, galleries, artists and corporations throughout the United States, Mexico, Canada and Europe. For several more years Brown continued his business and helped many individuals with the curation of many art shows. He designed and installed many exhibitions and shows throughout the world. In 1997 Brown closed his business and became a private art dealer in Hartsdale and Naples, Fla. In 1990 Brown received the Golden Apple Award from Westchester County, recognizing involvement in enhancing life in the county, and in 1993 he received the Westchester Winners Award from the Westchester County Small Business Council and the County Chamber of Commerce, given to an individual who has made significant achievements in his/her business and community affairs activities. In 1994 and 1995 he was honored with the Circle of Winners Award. Since 1985 Brown has been listed in Who's Who in the East, Who's Who in American Art, Who's Who in Society and Who's Who of Emerging Leaders in America.
He has held offices or has served on boards of the Westchester Arts Council, Pelham Art Center, White Plains Museum Gallery, Philharmonia Virtuosi, Neuberger Museum, Westchester County Center Sculpture Committee and the Phoenix Theater.
