Gail Tarbox Collier

Background

Collier, Gail Tarbox was born on June 7, 1946 in Ithaca, New York, United States. Daughter of John William and Audrey Anne (Shirey) Tarbox.

Education

Bachelor, Allegheny College, 1968. Master of Arts, Northern Illinois University, 1987.

Career

Teacher watercolor painting, South Barrington Park District, Barrington, Illinois, 1983-1986; freelance artist, Barrington, Illinois, since 1983.

Achievements

• Gail Tarbox Collier has been listed as a notable Artist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Showcase chairman Grove Ave PTO, Barrington, 1983, chairman picture lady program, 1984-1985. Member PTO board Barrington Middle School, 1986-1987. Member fine arts boosters board Barrington High School, 1988-1990.

Member of Artistic Bits Arts Center (gallery director 2005-2006), Barrington Area Arts Council (gallery and select committee 1987-1989, gallery chairman 1989, select committee 1992, board directors 1995-1997, board advisors 1998—2003, gallery chairman 2002-2006), Colored Pencil Society of America (International Exhibitions 1994, 1995, 1997, Signature Status award 1997, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2007-2008).

Connections

Married Joe Marvin Collier, March 6, 1971. Children: Kendra Seelye, Joel Henderson.

Father:

John William Tarbox

Mother:

Audrey Anne (Shirey) Tarbox

Spouse:

Joe Marvin Collier

child:

Joel Henderson Collier

child:

Kendra Seelye Collier