The Star Press
Muncie, Indiana
Thursday, April 15, 1971
Page 13
Noted Hoosier Artist Dies Wednesday Francis Brown,' 80, Delaware County artist and retired Ball State University professor, died early Wednesday at his home. He was honored last March 7 when the east lounge in the Art Gallery was named the Francis F. Brown lounge. An exhibit of his work and a reception was held at that time. Born in Glassboro, N.J., he received his early education in Muncie schools. He was graduated from Muncie High School in 1913 and studied summers under Otis Adams at Brookville, well-known Hoosier artist. He attended John Heron Art Institute in Indianapolis five years and Earlham College, received his bachelor's degree from Ball State and his master's degree at Ohio State University. RETIRING from Ball State in! 1957 as assistant professor of art and chairman of the exhibits committee, he was among Indiana's best known painters of flowers and landscapes. He had taught at Ball State years beginning in 1925 and previously had taught at Richmond, New Richmond, Wingate and Mitchell. Mr. Brown was first a post impressionist and later joined the school of expressionists. His work was exhibited in the John Herron Art Museum, Cleveland and Detroit Art Museums, the Chicago and Richmond Art Institutes, the St. Louis and Cincinnati Art Museums and at the Hoosier Art Salon and the Chicago World's Fair. He was one of 20 contemporary Hoosier artists to represent Indiana in 1933 at the World's Fair. Among the many awards that he received for his work were the Mary T. R. Foulke Prize twice, Art Association Prize from the John Herron Art. Institute, Muncie Star Prize in the1 Hoosier Salon, Jean Elliott Prize, Terre Haute Art Club Prize and the Charles' M. Kittle .Prize, all in the Hoosier Salon, and awards at the Indiana State Fair. Mr. Brown was accorded national recognition by the Society of Arts and Sciences of New York. He was a member of the Indiana Artist's Club, Western Arts Association, Muncie Arts Association, Muncie Advertising Club, Kallista Art Club and several education associations. He was a member of the Christian Science faith and of the Mother Church in Boston. HE IS SURVIVED by his wife, Beulah; two sons, Folger Brown, Muncie photographer, and Hillis Brown, New Hollis, Pa.; a sister, Mrs. Susan Disney, Kokomo; and four grandchildren. Friends may call at Meeks Mortuary 7-9 p.m. Thursday and 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. Friday and before services there at 10 a.m. Saturday. Burial will be in Elra Ridge Cemetery.
Muncie, Indiana
Thursday, April 15, 1971
Page 13
Noted Hoosier Artist Dies Wednesday Francis Brown,' 80, Delaware County artist and retired Ball State University professor, died early Wednesday at his home. He was honored last March 7 when the east lounge in the Art Gallery was named the Francis F. Brown lounge. An exhibit of his work and a reception was held at that time. Born in Glassboro, N.J., he received his early education in Muncie schools. He was graduated from Muncie High School in 1913 and studied summers under Otis Adams at Brookville, well-known Hoosier artist. He attended John Heron Art Institute in Indianapolis five years and Earlham College, received his bachelor's degree from Ball State and his master's degree at Ohio State University. RETIRING from Ball State in! 1957 as assistant professor of art and chairman of the exhibits committee, he was among Indiana's best known painters of flowers and landscapes. He had taught at Ball State years beginning in 1925 and previously had taught at Richmond, New Richmond, Wingate and Mitchell. Mr. Brown was first a post impressionist and later joined the school of expressionists. His work was exhibited in the John Herron Art Museum, Cleveland and Detroit Art Museums, the Chicago and Richmond Art Institutes, the St. Louis and Cincinnati Art Museums and at the Hoosier Art Salon and the Chicago World's Fair. He was one of 20 contemporary Hoosier artists to represent Indiana in 1933 at the World's Fair. Among the many awards that he received for his work were the Mary T. R. Foulke Prize twice, Art Association Prize from the John Herron Art. Institute, Muncie Star Prize in the1 Hoosier Salon, Jean Elliott Prize, Terre Haute Art Club Prize and the Charles' M. Kittle .Prize, all in the Hoosier Salon, and awards at the Indiana State Fair. Mr. Brown was accorded national recognition by the Society of Arts and Sciences of New York. He was a member of the Indiana Artist's Club, Western Arts Association, Muncie Arts Association, Muncie Advertising Club, Kallista Art Club and several education associations. He was a member of the Christian Science faith and of the Mother Church in Boston. HE IS SURVIVED by his wife, Beulah; two sons, Folger Brown, Muncie photographer, and Hillis Brown, New Hollis, Pa.; a sister, Mrs. Susan Disney, Kokomo; and four grandchildren. Friends may call at Meeks Mortuary 7-9 p.m. Thursday and 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. Friday and before services there at 10 a.m. Saturday. Burial will be in Elra Ridge Cemetery.
The Star Press
Muncie, Indiana
Thursday, April 15, 1971
Page 13
Noted Hoosier Artist Dies Wednesday Francis Brown,' 80, Delaware County artist and retired Ball State University professor, died early Wednesday at his home. He was honored last March 7 when the east lounge in the Art Gallery was named the Francis F. Brown lounge. An exhibit of his work and a reception was held at that time. Born in Glassboro, N.J., he received his early education in Muncie schools. He was graduated from Muncie High School in 1913 and studied summers under Otis Adams at Brookville, well-known Hoosier artist. He attended John Heron Art Institute in Indianapolis five years and Earlham College, received his bachelor's degree from Ball State and his master's degree at Ohio State University. RETIRING from Ball State in! 1957 as assistant professor of art and chairman of the exhibits committee, he was among Indiana's best known painters of flowers and landscapes. He had taught at Ball State years beginning in 1925 and previously had taught at Richmond, New Richmond, Wingate and Mitchell. Mr. Brown was first a post impressionist and later joined the school of expressionists. His work was exhibited in the John Herron Art Museum, Cleveland and Detroit Art Museums, the Chicago and Richmond Art Institutes, the St. Louis and Cincinnati Art Museums and at the Hoosier Art Salon and the Chicago World's Fair. He was one of 20 contemporary Hoosier artists to represent Indiana in 1933 at the World's Fair. Among the many awards that he received for his work were the Mary T. R. Foulke Prize twice, Art Association Prize from the John Herron Art. Institute, Muncie Star Prize in the1 Hoosier Salon, Jean Elliott Prize, Terre Haute Art Club Prize and the Charles' M. Kittle .Prize, all in the Hoosier Salon, and awards at the Indiana State Fair. Mr. Brown was accorded national recognition by the Society of Arts and Sciences of New York. He was a member of the Indiana Artist's Club, Western Arts Association, Muncie Arts Association, Muncie Advertising Club, Kallista Art Club and several education associations. He was a member of the Christian Science faith and of the Mother Church in Boston. HE IS SURVIVED by his wife, Beulah; two sons, Folger Brown, Muncie photographer, and Hillis Brown, New Hollis, Pa.; a sister, Mrs. Susan Disney, Kokomo; and four grandchildren. Friends may call at Meeks Mortuary 7-9 p.m. Thursday and 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. Friday and before services there at 10 a.m. Saturday. Burial will be in Elra Ridge Cemetery.
Muncie, Indiana
Thursday, April 15, 1971
Page 13
Noted Hoosier Artist Dies Wednesday Francis Brown,' 80, Delaware County artist and retired Ball State University professor, died early Wednesday at his home. He was honored last March 7 when the east lounge in the Art Gallery was named the Francis F. Brown lounge. An exhibit of his work and a reception was held at that time. Born in Glassboro, N.J., he received his early education in Muncie schools. He was graduated from Muncie High School in 1913 and studied summers under Otis Adams at Brookville, well-known Hoosier artist. He attended John Heron Art Institute in Indianapolis five years and Earlham College, received his bachelor's degree from Ball State and his master's degree at Ohio State University. RETIRING from Ball State in! 1957 as assistant professor of art and chairman of the exhibits committee, he was among Indiana's best known painters of flowers and landscapes. He had taught at Ball State years beginning in 1925 and previously had taught at Richmond, New Richmond, Wingate and Mitchell. Mr. Brown was first a post impressionist and later joined the school of expressionists. His work was exhibited in the John Herron Art Museum, Cleveland and Detroit Art Museums, the Chicago and Richmond Art Institutes, the St. Louis and Cincinnati Art Museums and at the Hoosier Art Salon and the Chicago World's Fair. He was one of 20 contemporary Hoosier artists to represent Indiana in 1933 at the World's Fair. Among the many awards that he received for his work were the Mary T. R. Foulke Prize twice, Art Association Prize from the John Herron Art. Institute, Muncie Star Prize in the1 Hoosier Salon, Jean Elliott Prize, Terre Haute Art Club Prize and the Charles' M. Kittle .Prize, all in the Hoosier Salon, and awards at the Indiana State Fair. Mr. Brown was accorded national recognition by the Society of Arts and Sciences of New York. He was a member of the Indiana Artist's Club, Western Arts Association, Muncie Arts Association, Muncie Advertising Club, Kallista Art Club and several education associations. He was a member of the Christian Science faith and of the Mother Church in Boston. HE IS SURVIVED by his wife, Beulah; two sons, Folger Brown, Muncie photographer, and Hillis Brown, New Hollis, Pa.; a sister, Mrs. Susan Disney, Kokomo; and four grandchildren. Friends may call at Meeks Mortuary 7-9 p.m. Thursday and 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. Friday and before services there at 10 a.m. Saturday. Burial will be in Elra Ridge Cemetery.
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