Background
Bates, Gary Lynn was born on December 2, 1944 in Lincoln, Nebraska, United States. Son of Jerald Raymond and Phyllis Eudene Bates.
Bates, Gary Lynn was born on December 2, 1944 in Lincoln, Nebraska, United States. Son of Jerald Raymond and Phyllis Eudene Bates.
Bachelor, Nebraska Wesleyan University, 1967. Master of Arts in Fine Art, C.W. Post University, 1974. Master of Science in Education, College New Rochelle, 1992.
Teacher art Platteview Junior/Senior High School, Springfield, Nebraska, 1968-1969. Teacher art, curriculum leader Ardsley (New York ) Public Schools, 1969-1996. District supervisor art Lawrence (New York ) Public Schools, since 1996.
Founder, creator summer arts workshop Hastings Creative Arts Council, Hastings-on-Hudson, New York, 1984-1997. Director young artists State University of New York, Purchase, 1992-1996.
Member board directors Hastings Creative Arts Council, 1982-1993, The Gallery at Hastings-on-Hudson, 1983-1990, Time Mobil Sharing Computer Bus, 1984-1986, Vagabond Puppets, since 1990. Member executive board Lawrence Philharmonic, since 1997. Board directors architectural review board Village of Hastings-on-Hudson, since 1993.
Member Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, National Art Education Association, New York State Art Teacher Association, University Council Art Educators (executive board since 2000).
Married Suzanne J. Bates, September 27, 1969. Children: Katherine, Elizabeth.
