A G Manson

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First NameAinslie GeorgeDescriptionAinslie Manson was born in Christchurch and studied at the Canterbury College of Arts. During World War II he served as an official war artist. In 1947 he was appointed as the Head of the Art Department at Timaru Technical College, a post he held for twenty-seven years. He was also actively involved in the South Canterbury Art Society. In 1970 he took on the role of as Director of the Aigantighe Art Gallery on a part-time basis. After retiring from teaching in 1974 Manson took on the role fulltime, serving as director until 1982. During his tenure Manson was instrumental in establishing the Friends of the Aigantighe.Date of Birth1917Place of BirthChristchurchDate of Death23 May 1983SubjectArtistsArtBiographySchools and Education

Image from The Timaru Herald 24 Apr 1960

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OrganisationAigantighe Art GalleryFriends of the Aigantighe Art GalleryTimaru Technical CollegeSouth Canterbury Art Society

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