Dirk Palmer Bach

Background

Bach, Dirk Palmer was born on November 27, 1939 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States. Son of Otto Karl and Cile (Miller) Bach.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts, U. Denver, 1961; Master of Arts, U. Denver, 1962; Master of Arts, University of Michigan, 1964.

Career

Director Scudder Gallery, assistant professor, U. N.H., Durham, 1965-1969; associate professor, Rhode Island School Design, Providence, 1969-1990; professor, Rhode Island School Design, Providence, since 1990; president, RISD Faculty Association, since 1990; director European honors program, Rhode Island School Design, Rome, 1974-1975; head department art history, Rhode Island School Design, Providence, since 1988.

Achievements

• Dirk Palmer Bach has been listed as a notable Artist, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Connections

Married Heide Reinhard, December 7, 1961 (deceased 1982). Married Carolyn Morris, January 1, 1983. Children: Erika Andrus, Cody Palmer.

Father:

Otto Karl Bach

Mother:

Cile (Miller) Bach

Spouse:

Carolyn Morris

Spouse:

Heide Reinhard

child:

Cody Palmer Bach

child:

Erika Andrus Bach