Background
Maakestad, Erik Paul was born on July 21, 1954 in Iowa City. Son of John Norris and Barbara Avis (Shefueland) Maakestad.
Maakestad, Erik Paul was born on July 21, 1954 in Iowa City. Son of John Norris and Barbara Avis (Shefueland) Maakestad.
Bachelor in Art, Central Washington University, 1978. Master of Arts in Art, Central Washington University, 1981. Master of Fine Arts in Sculpture, University Illinois, 1983.
From instructor to assistant professor, St. Olaf College, Northfield, Minnesota, 1981-1987;
assistant professor, Mount Senario College, Ladysmith, Wisconsin, 1987-1989;
assistant professor, Bradley U., Peoria, Illinois, 1987-1994;
assistant professor, Graceland College, Lamoni, Iowa., 1997-1998;
assistant professor, Hendrix College, Conway, Arkansas, since 1998. Independent furniture designer. Design consultant Jumer's Hotels, Peoria, 1992, 94, 96.
Visiting assistant professor Carleton College, Northfield, 1996. Designer, fabricator Hong Kong (China) International School, since 1996.
Volunteer Save Outdoor Sculpture, Northfield, Minnesota, 1995-1996. Member International Sculpture Center, Southeast Minnesota Arts Council (board directors 1995-1996), College Art Association.