Background
Arnest, Bernard Patrick was born on February 19, 1917 in Denver, Colorado, United States. Son of Bernard Patrick and Marie Josephine (Kaelin) Arnest.
Arnest, Bernard Patrick was born on February 19, 1917 in Denver, Colorado, United States. Son of Bernard Patrick and Marie Josephine (Kaelin) Arnest.
Student, Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center, 1936-1939.
Instructor, Minneapolis School Art, 1947-1949; assistant professor, associate professor art, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, 1949-1957; professor art, Colorado College, Colorado Springs, 1957-1982; department chairman, Colorado College, Colorado Springs, 1957-1971, 79-82; initiator advanced placement in art, College Entrance Exam Board, 1966-1972; co-chairman examining committee, College Entrance Exam Board, 1966-1972. Consultant College Art Programs, Ford Foundation, 1965.
Served to First lieutenant United States Army, 1941-1945, European Theatre of Operations. Member College Art Association, American Association of University Professors, Artists Equity (head Minneapolis chapter 1948-1950) M C.
Married Barbara Irene Maurin, June 5, 1948. Children: Paul, Lisa, Mark.