Gary E. Zaruba (April 6, 1940 – October 16, 2014) was an American art educator, painter and potter. He was a professor of art at the University of Nebraska at Kearney, and the director of the Museum of Nebraska Art.
Gary E. Zaruba | |
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| Born | April 6, 1940 Belgrade, Nebraska, U.S. |
| Died | October 16, 2014 Kearney, Nebraska, U.S. |
| Education | University of Nebraska Omaha University of Nebraska at Kearney University of Nebraska–Lincoln |
| Occupation(s) | Art educator, painter, potter, museum director |
| Spouse | Mary Zaruba |
| Children | 2 daughters |
Life
editZaruba was born on April 6, 1940, in Belgrade, Nebraska.[1] He graduated from the University of Nebraska Omaha, where he earned a bachelor's degree, followed by a master's degree from the University of Nebraska at Kearney, and a doctor of education from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln.[2]
Zaruba was a professor of art at the University of Nebraska at Kearney for 39 years, from 1965 to 2004.[1][3] He was also a painter. He argued that patterns were more important than subject-matters in his paintings.[2] Zaruba also worked in ceramics in the early part of his career.[4] He was appointed as the director of the Museum of Nebraska Art in 1986.[5]
With his wife Mary, Zaruba had two daughters, Janet Anderson and Karen Zaruba.[1] He died on October 16, 2014, in Kearney, Nebraska.[1] His work can be seen at the Museum of Nebraska Art.[3]
References
edit- ^ a b c d "Zaruba, Gary E." Omaha World-Herald. October 14, 2014. Retrieved April 29, 2019.
- ^ a b Ulrich, Linda (March 22, 1981). "Zaruba paintings study of patterns". Lincoln Journal Star. p. 71. Retrieved May 2, 2019 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b "Gary E. Zaruba". Museum of Nebraska Art. Retrieved April 29, 2019.
- ^ "Zaruba's Pottery in Sheldon Shop". Lincoln Journal Star. June 22, 1975. p. 90. Retrieved May 2, 2019 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Zaruba heads art museum". The Lincoln Star. October 16, 1986. p. 9. Retrieved May 2, 2019 – via Newspapers.com.