Background
Higby, Donald Wayne was born on May 12, 1943 in Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States. Son of Donald W. and Betty (Bates) Higby.
Higby, Donald Wayne was born on May 12, 1943 in Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States. Son of Donald W. and Betty (Bates) Higby.
Bachelor of Fine Arts, U. Colorado, 1966; Master of Fine Arts, University of Michigan, 1968.
Professor art, New York State College Ceramics, Alfred U., since 1973;
chair division ceramic art, 1983-1991. Panelist Task Force for Individual Artists New York State Council Arts, 1980-1982, chair, 1978, member visual arts panel, 1976, 77. Member National Education Association Visual Artists Fellowship/Crafts, 1986, National Education Association Visual Arts Overview Panel, 1989-1990.
Honorary professor art Hubei Academy Fine Arts, Wuhan, People's Republic of China, 1992, ceramic art Jingdezhen Ceramic Institute, People's Republicof China, 1994.
Board of directors Haystack Mountain School Crafts, Deer Isle, Maine, since 1983, president, 1989-1992. Member College of Fellows American Craft Council.
Married Donna Claire Bennett, March 12, 1966. Children: Austin Myles, Sarah Lark.