Peter Thompson received his M.F.A. degree in 1965 from Yale University and B.F.A. degree in 1963 from the Rhode Island School of Design. His paintings have been exhibited nationally at a variety of venues, including the National Museum of American Art in Washington, D.C., and the American Academy and Institute of Arts and Letters, New York City.
In addition to his position as professor of art, Peter has held a number of administrative positions at the University of Kansas: chair of the Department of Art from 1968 -1975; associate dean of the School of Fine Arts from 1975 - 1980; and dean of the School of Fine Arts 1986 - 1999. In his administrative role, he was instrumental in the planning and construction of the Art & Design building, the Lied Center for the Performing Arts, the Bales Organ Recital Hall, and most recently the rehearsal and library addition to Murphy Hall.
As part of the unique Bales Organ Recital Hall project, Thompson designed both the ornamental woodwork for the 35-foot pipe organ and the towering stained glass windows in the rear of the hall. Visit the KU Division of Organ and Church Music Web site.
Since leaving his position as dean, Peter has taught life drawing and has devoted his creative effort to digital imaging and photography.
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