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
BornApril 6, 1940
DiedOctober 16, 2014
EducationUniversity of Nebraska Omaha
University of Nebraska at Kearney
University of Nebraska–Lincoln
Occupation(s)Art educator, painter, potter, museum director
SpouseMary Zaruba
Children2 daughters

Life

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Zaruba 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

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  1. ^ a b c d "Zaruba, Gary E." Omaha World-Herald. October 14, 2014. Retrieved April 29, 2019.
  2. ^ a b Ulrich, Linda (March 22, 1981). "Zaruba paintings study of patterns". Lincoln Journal Star. p. 71. Retrieved May 2, 2019 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. ^ a b "Gary E. Zaruba". Museum of Nebraska Art. Retrieved April 29, 2019.
  4. ^ "Zaruba's Pottery in Sheldon Shop". Lincoln Journal Star. June 22, 1975. p. 90. Retrieved May 2, 2019 – via Newspapers.com.
  5. ^ "Zaruba heads art museum". The Lincoln Star. October 16, 1986. p. 9. Retrieved May 2, 2019 – via Newspapers.com.