Emily Selinger (née, McGary; February 22, 1848 – July 16, 1927) was an American painter of still life and floral, author of travel writing and poetry, and an educator.
[4][1] At the age of nineteen, she taught in southern schools, acting as instructor in painting, drawing, elocution, botany, French and Latin for seven years in various institutions.
While teaching in Louisville, Kentucky, she read a paper on "Art Education" before a gathering of five-hundred teachers, which resulted in the establishment of a normal art-school in that city, of which she was principal.
From 1882 to 1885, they traveled in Europe, studying in Italy,[1] and while abroad Mrs. Selinger corresponded for the Boston Transcript.
[1] Selinger was awarded the silver medal twice at the Mechanics' Association exhibits, and first prizes at several state fairs.