Barbara Jean Adams

Background

Adams, Barbara Jean was born on July 30, 1939 in Plainfield, New Jersey, United States. Daughter of Robert Junior and Georgeola (Whipple) Adams.

Education

Bachelor of Science magna cum laude, Wheaton College, 1961. Postgraduate, Art Students League, 1974. Postgraduate, National Academy, 1974.

Master of Arts, New York University, 1998.

Career

Artist-in-residence, South Carolina. Arts Commission, Columbia, since 1982.

Achievements

• Barbara Jean Adams has been listed as a notable painter by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Chairman Environmental Commission, Fanwood, New Jersey, 1970-1976, Zoning Board Adjustment, Bishopville, since 1994. Emergency medical technician Intermediate Bishopville Rescue Squad, 1982-1987. President Lee County Arts Council, 1988-1990.

Member Art Student's League (life, Award of Merit 1975-1976), Guild of South Carolina Artists (vice president, treasurer 1982-1983), Artist's Guild Columbia, Garden Club South Carolina (state board 1989-1991, president Lee County council 1982), Iris Garden Club (treasurer 1986-1990, pres.1991), Lee County History Society (vice president since 2004).

Interests

• Avocations: gardening, sewing, interior decorating.

Connections

Married Hal Carnes Austin Junior, December 25, 1976.

Father:

Robert Adams Junior

Mother:

Georgeola (Whipple) Adams

Spouse:

Hal Carnes Austin Junior