Memorial Exhibit for Jim Burford
Jim Burford, a longtime Art League drawing and painting instructor, passed away in July. He also taught at Marymount University, where the Jim Burford Memorial Exhibition will open September 5.
‘“He was a very energetic, popular professor who loved teaching,” said Judy Bass, a professor of fine arts and director of [Marymount’s Barry Gallery]. “He had a great personality and was very accessible.”’
Read more on marymount.edu and on the Barry Gallery’s page. The exhibit opens Friday, September 5, at the Barry Gallery at Marymount (2807 N. Glebe Road in Arlington). The opening reception is Friday from 5:00 to 7:30 pm, and the exhibit is open through October 9. The exhibit and reception are open to all, so please share with students and anyone else who knew Jim Burford!
His obituary can be found here.
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