Clare Bice facts for kids

Albert Clare Bice, also known as Clare Bice, was a talented Canadian artist, museum expert, and a popular author and illustrator of children's books. He was born on January 24, 1909, and passed away on May 18, 1976. He was recognized for his important work in art and literature.

About Clare Bice

Clare Bice was born in Durham, Ontario. He grew up in London, Ontario. He went to the University of Western Ontario. In 1928, he earned a degree in History and English.

After university, he studied art in New York. He attended the Art Students League of New York. He also studied at the Grand Central School of Art. He learned many types of painting. These included landscapes, portraits, and figures.

From 1940 to 1972, Clare Bice worked at a museum. He was the curator of the Williams Memorial Art Gallery and Museum. A curator is someone who manages a museum's collections. This museum is now called Museum London.

Clare Bice died on May 18, 1976. He was on a sketching trip in Newfoundland at the time.

Awards and Recognition

Clare Bice was a respected member of the art community. He belonged to the Ontario Society of Artists. This is Canada's oldest art society.

He also served as president of the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts. He held this important role from 1967 to 1970.

In 1973, he received a very special honor. He was made a Member of the Order of Canada. This award recognized his great contributions. It honored him as a painter, author, illustrator, and museum director.

His Books and Illustrations

Clare Bice wrote and illustrated five children's books. These stories were enjoyed by many young readers:

• Jory's Cove (1941)
• Across Canada: Stories of Canadian Children (1949)
• The Great Island (1954)
• A Dog for Davie's Hill (1956)
• Hurricane Treasure (1965)

He also created illustrations for six other books. These books were written by Canadian author Catherine Anthony Clark. They include:

• The Golden Pine Cone (1950)
• The Sun Horse (1951)
• The One-Wing Dragon (1955)
• The Silver Man (1958)
• The Diamond Feather (1962)
• The Hunter and the Medicine Man (1966)

• You can find more information about Clare Bice's work at Library and Archives Canada (Clare Bice fonds, R11705).