Background
Prey, Barbara Ernst was born on April 17, 1957 in Jamaica, New York, United States. Daughter of Herbert Henry and Margaret (Joubert) Ernst.
Prey, Barbara Ernst was born on April 17, 1957 in Jamaica, New York, United States. Daughter of Herbert Henry and Margaret (Joubert) Ernst.
Bachelor with honors, Williams College, 1979; Master of Divinity, Harvard University, 1986.
Sales staff Tiffany and Company, New York City, summer 1977. Intern Metropolitan Museum Art, summer 1979. Personnel assistant Prince Albrecht Castell, Castell, Germany, 1980-1981.
With modern painting department Sotheby's Auction House, New York City, 1981-1982. Sales assistant Marlborough Gallery, 1982. Teaching assistant Boston College, 1984, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1984-1985.
Visiting lecturer Tainan (Taiwan) College and Seminary, 1986-1987. Artist Oyster Bay, New York, since 1987. With National Council Arts.
Art juror Washington and Jefferson College, Washington, 1990. Artist-in-residence Westminster School, Simsbury, Connecticut, 1998. Lecturer National Gallery Art, Washington, 2005.
Member chairman's council Heckscher Museum. Presenter in field.
Class agent Williams College, Williamstown, Massachusetts, 1981-1991. Board member Citizens Library., Washington, 1992-1993. Active 1st Presby. Church, Oyster Bay, New York.
Member Pittsburgh Watercolor Society (Jean Thoburn award 1994), National Museum Women in the Arts.
Married Jeffrey Drew Prey, January 11, 1986. Children: Austin William Ernst Prey, Emily Elizabeth Prey.