Background
Demetrion, James Thomas was born on July 10, 1930 in Middletown, Ohio, United States. Son of Tom and Susie (Tsifiklis) Demetrion.
Demetrion, James Thomas was born on July 10, 1930 in Middletown, Ohio, United States. Son of Tom and Susie (Tsifiklis) Demetrion.
Bachelor of Science in Education, Miami University, 1952. Doctorate (honorary), Simpson College, 1984.
Curator Pasadena Art Museum, California, 1964-1966, director, 1966-1969, Des Moines Art Center, 1969-1984, director emeritus. Director Hirshhorn Museum & Sculpture Garden, Washington, 1984—2001. Interm director Menil Collection, Houston, 2002—2003.
Retired, 2003
Trustee Noguchi Foundation, 2002-2003, Kampa Museum, Prague, Phillips Collection, Washington. Museum advisory panel National Endowment for Arts, 1973-1976, co-chairman, 1974-1976. Art advisory panel Internal Revenue Service, 1983-1986.
Member advisory committee Clyfford Still Museum, 2006-2010. Consultant in field.
Member Association Art Museum Directors (treasurer 1976-1977, president 1979-1980).
Married Barbara Parrish, 1954. 1 child, Elaine.