Background
Hamlett, Dale Edward was born on August 15, 1921 in Memphis, Tennessee, United States. Son of John Emerson and Gladys Kathryn (Reese) Hamlett.
Hamlett, Dale Edward was born on August 15, 1921 in Memphis, Tennessee, United States. Son of John Emerson and Gladys Kathryn (Reese) Hamlett.
Student, American Academy Art, Chicago, 1941—1942. Student, American Academy Art, Chicago, 1944—1947. Bachelor of Science, Truman University, Missouri, 1944.
Master of Arts, University New Mexico, 1963. Master of Fine Arts, Eastern New Mexico University, 1984.
Package designer Montgomery Ward & Company, Chicago, 1947-1951. Commercial artist Ward Hicks Advertising Agency, Albuquerque, 1951-1964. Artist in residence New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, Socorro, 1964-1969.
Professor art Eastern New Mexico University, Portales, 1969-1987, professor emeritus, since 1987. Art consultant, advisor Golden Library. Eastern New Mexico University, 1987-1989.
Judge Llano Escalero Art Association, Hobbs, New Mexico, 1989. Art lecturer Amarillo, Texas, 1990. Art lecturer Clovis Public Library., 1993.
Presenter numerous watercolor painting workshops.
Elder, Presbyterian Church, Portales, 1990. Painting demonstrator public schools, Portales, 1993. Member LaEscelero Art Guild, Pintores Art Association, New Mexico Art League, New Mexico Watercolor Society.
Married Mozelle Elizabeth Lowe, August 11, 1946. Children: Sharon Mullen, Brenda Kilmer, Gena Renee.