Background
Lowe, Harry was born on April 9, 1922 in Opelika, Alabama, United States. Son of Harry Foster and Lois (Fletcher) Lowe.
Lowe, Harry was born on April 9, 1922 in Opelika, Alabama, United States. Son of Harry Foster and Lois (Fletcher) Lowe.
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Auburn University, 1943. Master of Fine Arts, Auburn University, 1949. Student, Cranbrook Academy, 1951.
Student, Cranbrook Academy, 1953.
Professor art, director, Art Gallery, Auburn U., 1957-1959; director, Tennessee Fine Arts Center, Nashville, 1959-1964; curator exhibits, National Museum American Art (formerly National Collection Fine Arts), Smithsonian Institution, 1964-1972; deputy commissioner United States Exhibition at Venice Biennale, National Museum American Art (formerly National Collection Fine Arts), Smithsonian Institution, 1966; assistant director for operations, National Museum American Art (formerly National Collection Fine Arts), Smithsonian Institution, 1972-1974; assistant director, National Museum American Art (formerly National Collection Fine Arts), Smithsonian Institution, 1974-1981; acting director, National Museum American Art (formerly National Collection Fine Arts), Smithsonian Institution, 1981-1982; deputy director, National Museum American Art (formerly National Collection Fine Arts), Smithsonian Institution, 1983-1984; deputy director emeritus, National Museum American Art (formerly National Collection Fine Arts), Smithsonian Institution, since 1985. 1st president Tennessee Association Museums, 1960.
1st president Tennessee Association Museum, 1960. With Field Artillery Army of the United States, World War II, European Theatre of Operations.