Background
Kayser, Thomas Arthur was born on October 4, 1935 in Milwaukee. Son of Arthur John and Lilian (Graf) Kayser.
Kayser, Thomas Arthur was born on October 4, 1935 in Milwaukee. Son of Arthur John and Lilian (Graf) Kayser.
Student, Layton School Art, 1954-1958; student, Cranbrook Academy Art, 1958-1959.
Assistant display manager, Dersey Advertising, Milwaukee, 1959-1960; designer, Kansas City.S. Company, Milwaukee, 1960-1962; designer, Display Corporation, Milwaukee, 1962-1965; assistant director, Flint Institute Art, Michigan, 1965-1978; executive director, Kalamazoo Institute Art, 1978-1989; private art consultant to music and corporations, Kalamazoo, since 1989; executive director, Gilmore Classic Car Club Museum, Hickory Corners, Michigan, since 1994. Chairman advisory board Michigan Council for the Arts.
Served with United States Army, 1957-1958. Member American Association Museums, Art Museums Association, Midwest Museums Association, Michigan Museums Association, Michigan Commission Art in Public Places (vice chairman). Clubs: Porsche (Grand Rapids) (director 1977-1978).
Married Janet Dalzin, April 28, 1962. Children: Cynthia, Erik.