Background
Gabriel, Robert was born on July 21, 1931 in Cleveland. Son of William J. and Esther M. (Snyder) Gabriel.
Gabriel, Robert was born on July 21, 1931 in Cleveland. Son of William J. and Esther M. (Snyder) Gabriel.
Student, Carnegie-Mellon University, 1956. Bachelor of Fine Arts, Cleveland Institute Art, 1957. Graduate, Museum Management Institute, 1987.
From assistant professor to associate professor design, Carnegie-Mellon Institute, Pittsburgh, 1958-1970; director education, Arts and Crafts Center, Pittsburgh, 1970-1976; acting executive director, Arts and Crafts Center, Pittsburgh, 1974-1975; director, Paris Gibson Square, Great Falls, Montana, 1977-1978; director, Brevard Art Center and Museum, Melbourne, Florida, 1979-1989; executive director, Southern Highland Handicraft Guild, Asheville, North Carolina, since 1991.
Member Pittsburgh Society Sculptors (Best Sculpture prize (2), president 1960-1962), Associate Artists of Pittsburgh (Carnegie Institute prize for sculpture, president 1966-1967), American Crafts Council, Montana Art Gallery Directors Association, College Art Association, Florida Art Museum Directors Association, Southeast Museum Conference, Ringling Affiliate (director), Craft Organization Directors Association.
Married Joan L. Ebey, September 12, 1953. Children: Lauren, John, Suzanne.