Robert James Evans

Background

Evans, Robert James was born on May 2, 1944. Son of Fred G. and Marion (Higgins) Evans.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Education, Northeast Missouri State University, 1967. Master of Fine Arts, Southern Illinois University, 1971.

Career

Art teacher Guthrie Center Community Schools, Iowa, 1967—1969. Research assistant University Art Galleries Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, 1969—1970. Head art section, curator art Illinois State Museum, Springfield, 1971—1985.

Director Tarble Arts Center, Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, since 1985. Chairman department art Rockford College, Illinois, since 1985. Consultant various art organizations.

Guest curator Lakeview Museum, Evanston Art Center. Adjunct professor Sangamon State University, 1973—1980. Visual arts advisory board Illinois Arts Council, 1974—1976.

Advisory panel Archives American Art, since 1979. Fine arts review committees Illinois Capital Development Board, since 1980.

Achievements

• Robert James Evans has been listed as a notable artist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member of American Association Museum.

Connections

Married Ruth C. Hendrick. Children: Jennifer, James.