Alfred Peter Harris

Background

Harris, Alfred Peter was born on April 4, 1932 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Son of Louis Derwood and Phyllis Ometa (Weir) Harris.

Education

Diploma in Drawing and Painting, Ontario College Art, Toronto, 1955; Doctor of Laws (honoris causa), Brock U., St. Catharines, Ontario, 1985.

Career

Display designer, T. Eaton Company, Toronto, 1955-1957; director, Rodman Hall Arts Center, St. Catharines, since 1960. President Ontario Association Art Galleries, Toronto, 1971-1972. Member committee monumentsSec. of State, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, 1968-1969.

Achievements

• Alfred Peter Harris has been listed as a notable Art director, painter by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Canada Art Museum Dirs. Organization, Ontario Association Art Galleries (Fenn award 1987), St. Catharines Club.

Interests

• Avocation: sailing.

Connections

Father:

Louis Derwood Harris

Mother:

Phyllis Ometa (Weir) Harris