Background
Chase, James Keller was born on May 18, 1927 in Logansport, Indiana, United States. Son of James Howard and Agnes (Keller) Chase.
artist educator museum director
Chase, James Keller was born on May 18, 1927 in Logansport, Indiana, United States. Son of James Howard and Agnes (Keller) Chase.
Bachelor of Science, Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana, 1952; doctoral fellow, Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana, 1972-1974; Master of Arts, Michigan State University, 1963.
Art supervisor Chili (Indiana) schools, 1952-1953, Sturgis (Michigan) schools, 1953-1957. Assistant professor Western Michigan University, 1957-1960. Teacher education television on camera Central Michigan University, 1960-1965.
Professor, chairman fine arts department Northwood University, Midland, Michigan, 1964-1974. Director Saginaw (Michigan) Museum, 1975-1977, Arizona Capitol Museum, Phoenix, 1978-1981, McPherson College, 1982-1987. Art instructor Maricopa County, 1982-1989.
Retired, 1989
Visiting professor Western Michigan University, Saginaw Valley University, Delta College, Saginaw, Johns Hopkins University at Arizona State University. Member Michigan Higher Education Commission, 1967, Michigan Creativity Committee, 1966. Board directors Midland Center Arts, 1967-1971, Thompson Draw, Tonto National Forest.
President Sands East II Homeowners Association, 1987-1989, secretary, 1989-1996. Volunteer court visiting guardianship review project Arizona Superior Court, since 1994. Member American Association Museums, Arizona Administrators Association, Central Arizona Museums Association, Arizona History Association.
Married Marcelle Pierard, December 29, 1969. 1 son, Henrik Clovis.