Background
Collins, William C. was born on January 18, 1925 in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States.
Collins, William C. was born on January 18, 1925 in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States.
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Rhode Island School of Design, Providence, 1949; Master of Fine Arts, University of Illinois, 1951; Doctor of Laws (honorary), Portland School of Art, 1981.
Graduate assistant University Illinois, Urbana, 1949-1951. Artist Albright Art School, Buffalo, 1951-1954. Visiting artist Washington University, St. Louis, 1955-1957.
Professor Art Academy, Cincinnati, 1959-1967. Visiting professor Washington University, St. Louis, 1967-1972. Director Portland (Maine) School Art, 1972-1980.
President Memphis Academy Art, 1980-1981. Visiting professor Cleveland Institute Art, 1982-1985. Professor art University North Carolina, Greensboro, from 1985.
Lieutenant United States Air Force, 1943-1945.
Son of Edward M. and Grace (Kane) C. Divorced; children: Elisabeth, Michael.