American 1946 - 

Paul Davis, a painter, teacher, and art administrator, was born December 2, 1946, in Quonset Point, Rhode Island. As Davis looks to the future he continues to accelerate in his painting career. He is currently working on opening a studio/gallery for Utah artists.

After attending Boston University and earning both a Bachelor of Fine Art in 1973, and a Master of Fine Art in 1975, Davis began a long and distinguished career as a teacher and painter. He taught at Boston University, Regis College, Art Institute of Boston, and the University of Utah, from which he recently retired. 

Davis has exhibited around the state of Utah as well as in numerous group exhibits throughout the country. His work has been seen at the Bountiful Art Center, the Kimball Art Center, Springville Museum of Art, Corcoran Gallery, the America Haus and many others. Paul Davis is the recipient of the Painting Prize, "Utah '80" from the Utah Museum of Fine Arts, the Utah Arts Council Visual Arts Fellowship, and the Western States Arts Federation/N.E.A. Fellowship for Visual Artists. 

Source: Biography adapted from Springville Museum of Art