Background
Kimes, Don Mark was born on November 18, 1953 in Oil City, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Norman Lloyd and Lois Elaine (Toy) Kimes.
Kimes, Don Mark was born on November 18, 1953 in Oil City, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Norman Lloyd and Lois Elaine (Toy) Kimes.
Bachelor, Westminster College, 1975. Postgraduate, University Pittsburgh, 1977. Certified, New York Studio School, New York City, 1979.
Master of Fine Arts, Brooklyn College City University of New York, 1980.
Founder, director Institute International Art, Corciano, Italy, since 1995. Artistic director Visual arts Chautauqua (New York ) Institute, since 1986. Full professor Art American University, Washington, since 1988.
Member faculty New York Studio School, New York City, 1979-1989, program director, 1980-1984. Visiting professor art The American University Rome, since 1999. Guest artist Academy Fine Arts, Perugia, Italy, Dartmouth College, Georgetown University, International School Art, Umbria, America Haus, Munich, Harvard University, Parsons School Design.
Artist in residence Monte Malbe, Italy, 1999.
Member New York Studio School Board Governors, New York City, 1980-1985. Member College Art Association American.
Married Lois Ann Jubeck, July 22, 1978. Children: Jesse Mark, Jonathan Todd, Elaina Rose.