Background
Barker, Al C. was born on June 19, 1941 in West Paterson, New Jersey, United States. Son of Albert C. and Ann (Downey) Barker.
Barker, Al C. was born on June 19, 1941 in West Paterson, New Jersey, United States. Son of Albert C. and Ann (Downey) Barker.
Bachelor of Science in Forestry, West Virginia University, Morgantown, 1964. Master of Science in Horticulture, University Rhode Island, Kingston, 1969. Doctor of Philosophy, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey, 1972.
Instructor Essex Agricultural Institute, Danvers, Massachusetts, 1969-1970. Fellow Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey, 1970-1972. Teacher Hightstown (New Jersey) High School, 1972-1980.
Artist Bordentown, New Jersey, since 1980.
Member Salmagundi Club (board director 1983-1984, Graham prize, 1983, Franklin Williams prize, 1983, Hall of Fame, 1994), Essex Agricultural Institute, Miniature Artists American, Miniature Society New Jersey, Artist Fellowship, Whiskey Painters American.
Married Ann Goddard, April 1968, (divorced January 1972). Children: Laura Downey, Jason H.G.