Sue Crolick

Sue Crolick
Born
Sue Thacher

1942 (age 81–82)
Summit, New Jersey, USA
EducationSyracuse University, BFA Advertising Design (1963)
Occupation(s)Art director, graphic designer and founder of the nonprofit Art Buddies (formerly Creatives for Causes)
Years active1963-2020
Known forFirst woman art director at several Minnesota advertising agencies and founder of the nonprofit Art Buddies (formerly Creative for Causes)
FamilyJessica Rolph (daughter)
Websiteartbuddies.org

Sue Crolick (née Thacher; born 1942) is an American art director, graphic designer and founder of the nonprofit Creatives for Causes, now Art Buddies. She is considered to be the first female advertising agency art director in the Minneapolis-Saint Paul market.[1][2][3]

During her 30-year creative career, Crolick won the top awards in her industry and a lifetime achievement award from the Advertising Federation of Minnesota. For her work with Art Buddies, she was honored as a Purpose Prize Fellow and transformational leader in social innovation. She received a “50 Over 50” award, which celebrates fifty of Minnesota’s most inspiring and accomplished leaders.[1][3][4][5]

  1. ^ a b Wascoe, Jr., Dan. "Her one-woman ad agency has a surprise for everyone". Minneapolis Star and Tribune.
  2. ^ Pearce, Duffy (May 2016). "Art Buddies mentors show the power of imagination". Minnesota Monthly.
  3. ^ a b "AIGA Minnesota Fellows". AIGA Minnesota. Retrieved 2024-06-26.
  4. ^ "History". Art Buddies. Retrieved 2024-06-26.
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