Arthur McIntyre Enter a
feeling, not
a gallery.
Choose a mood and the room itself answers — the light cools or warms, the air changes pace, and only the works that carry that feeling step forward from the dark. Everything else recedes into shadow.
Arthur McIntyre
Early Life and Education Born: October 31, 1945, in Katoomba, New South Wales, Australia. Early Inspiration: Arthur McIntyre’s initial artistic drive stemmed from the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) radio program, the Argonauts Club. As “Atropos 30,” he submitted drawings to the show and received encouragement from its art critic, Jeffrey Smart. Award & Scholarship: In 1962, while at Katoomba High School, McIntyre was awar
ded the ABC’s Commonwealth Art Award by Jeffrey Smart. He excelled academically, becoming Dux of his high school and earning two university scholarships. Formal Training: He chose to study at Alexander Mackie Teachers College (now Sydney's National Art School) from 1963-1966. Artistic Career and Style Teaching & Full-Time Artist: After college, McIntyre taught art in Sydney and Canberra high schools before dedicating himself to a…
