Background
Priester, Mary was born on March 25, 1953 in Davenport, Iowa, United States. Daughter of Dudley Bell and Jean Elizabeth (Hansen) Priester.
Priester, Mary was born on March 25, 1953 in Davenport, Iowa, United States. Daughter of Dudley Bell and Jean Elizabeth (Hansen) Priester.
Master of Arts in Art History, University Delaware, 1979. Bachelor in Art History, Reed College, 1976.
Intern Art Gallery, Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut, 1979-1980; with, Portland (Oregon) Art Museum, since 1981; associate curator prints and drawings, Portland (Oregon) Art Museum, since 1989.
Member American Association Museum, College Art Association.
Married Michael Steven Papas, May 16, 1987. 1 child, Claire Priester Papas.