James Pasqual Bettio

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James Pasqual Bettio is an American artist, photographer, educator, fashion designer, museum operator, and community organizer. He was a senator in the California Senior Legislature. [1] [2] He is the founder of the Park Labrea Arts Council. [3] He attended the Brooks Institute of Photography beginning from 1960 to 1963, and received its Brooks Merit Achievement Award in 1967.[ citation needed ] He was named Photographer of the Year by the Professional Photographers of America, and was the historic youngest member named to the Royal Photographic Society. [4] In 1970, he received the International Congress of Photographers award for artistic achievement, his 30th such international award as of that time. [4]

He was recipient of Fellowship Royal Photographic Society of Great Britain in 1977.[ citation needed ] His photographs have appeared on covers of more than 100 national magazines.[ citation needed ]

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  1. "Centenarian Awards, Senior State Proposal No. 13, California Senior Legislature". 4csl.org. Retrieved 2012-09-26.
  2. Golden Halo Awards presented at SCMC Founder's Day event. Pete Allman, Newsblaze, 5-24-2010.
  3. Banner Moment for Public Art, Mary G. Wentz, The Los Angeles Times , April 19, 1997.
  4. 1 2 Studio City Man Wins 1970 Award in Photography, Valley News And Green Sheet, 11-23-1969, p. 13.