1927
Mr. Martin is born in San Francisco, California to Ernest Thomas and Leona Martin.
1949
Mr. Martin receives a Bachelor of Arts from the University of California, Berkeley.
1949
Mr. Martin studies postgraduate work at the California School of Fine Arts.
1954
Mr. Martin receives a Master of Arts from the University of California, Berkeley.
1955
Mr. Martin becomes a registrar for the Oakland Art Museum in California.
1958
Mr. Martin becomes director of exhibitions at the San Francisco Art Institute.
1965
Mr. Martin is appointed director of the college at the San Francisco Art Institute.
1966
Mr. Martin authors “Beulah Land,” published by Crown Point Press.
1976
Mr. Martin serves as a consulting editor of ArtWeek.
1977
Mr. Martin authors “A Travel Book,” published Arion Press.
1979
Mr. Martin authors “From an Antique Land,” published Green Gates Press.
1983
Mr. Martin is appointed dean of academic affairs at the San Francisco Art Institute.
2015
Mr. Martin is named Dean Emeritus.