Fred Allen | Also Known As: Bob

Born: 1940, Granite City, Illinois

Bob Allen is known for stoneware functional wares with glazes he has developed throughout his career as well as caricatures of classic cars.

Allen started his clay career with a ceramics course at ...
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    Bob Allen is known for stoneware functional wares with glazes he has developed throughout his career as well as caricatures of classic cars.

    Allen started his clay career with a ceramics course at Southern Illinois State University with Jack Cannon. Attracted to the physical aspects of throwing clay, Allen continued his career as a potter. He has taught several private students and in 1970 was hired to develop the clay program at Meramec Community College.

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    Primary Work Experience
    1963
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    1965

    Wright Elementary School, Ladue, Missouri

    1967
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    1968

    K-12 Art, Tri-Valley School District, Ellsworth, Illinois

    1968
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    1970

    Collinsville High School, Collinsville, Illinois

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    1974

    Webster University, Webster, Missouri

    1975
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    1978

    Maryville College, St. Louis, Missouri

    1970
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    St. Louis Community College, Meramec, Kirkwood, Missouri

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    Kirkwood, Missouri

    Collinsville, Illinois

    Ladue, Missouri

    Citation: Fred Allen, "The Marks Project."
    Last modified April 29, 2026. https://www.themarksproject.org/artists/fred-robert-allen

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