Jim Barr is a native of Owensboro, attended Catholic parochial schools and Brescia College in the early 70’s where he studied art and graduated in 1976, and later earned his M.A. in Systematic Theology from St. John’s University in 1984.  Jim has woven his understanding of art and theology into all aspects of various career endeavors before his retirement in 2019.  Most of his work history was in the construction industry: homebuilding, ecclesiastical furniture design and construction, cabinetry, commercial construction and construction management.  Since retirement Jim has returned to his roots in creating visual art, focusing primarily on wood relief sculpture and has exhibited locally and regionally.