Wellington artist and graphic designer for Downstage production of "The Fantasticks" in 1966. He was born in Masterton, studied at the Canterbury Art School 1956-1960; travelled to England and Europe in 1963-1964. He exhibited with the Canterbury Society of Arts. In the 1969 electoral roll, he is listed as an art editor in Wellington. He was employed by the National Publicity Studios in the early 1980s (see Public Service list).
Gillespie, John Richard, 1936-
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Gillespie, John Richard, 1936- :This is the end! Landing over-run accidents can be avoi...
Date: 1980 - 1982
By: New Zealand. Civil Aviation Division; New Zealand. National Publicity Studios; Gillespie, John Richard, 1936-
Reference: Eph-D-SAFETY-Air-1981-03
Description: Shows a small plane touching down on a runway, approaching a wire fence too fast. Three methods of avoiding over-run are suggested: Recognising contributing physical factors, making an early decision to continue or abort landing, executing immediate and correct go-around action. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph, 589 x 417 mm.
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Gillespie, John Richard, 1936- :Urgent appointment, poor visibility, lowering cloud bas...
Date: 1980 - 1982
By: New Zealand. Civil Aviation Division; Gillespie, John Richard, 1936-; New Zealand. National Publicity Studios
Reference: Eph-D-SAFETY-Air-1981-02
Description: Shows a small single engine plane flying over hills against darkening skies. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph, 589 x 417 mm.
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[Gillespie, John Richard], 1936- :"The Fantasticks". New York smash hit musical at Down...
Date: 1966
From: Downstage Theatre (Wellington) :[Cardboard signs or posters advertising drama productions. 1964-1969].
By: Gillespie, John Richard, 1936-
Reference: Eph-F-DOWNSTAGE-1966-02
Description: Shows a man in a striped shirt at the left, and a boy and girl at the right, with bubbles and a heart. The Downstage logo appears at the centre top. The programme for this production lists the poster and programme designer as John Gillespie. Quantity: 1 colour art print(s) on poster. Physical Description: Screen print on poster, 508 x 379 mm. Provenance: Donated by Downstage Theatre.