Background
Rakovan, Lawrence Francis was born on October 26, 1939 in Eleria, Ohio, United States. Son of George Edward and Mary (Muir) Rakovan.
painter printmaker art educator
Rakovan, Lawrence Francis was born on October 26, 1939 in Eleria, Ohio, United States. Son of George Edward and Mary (Muir) Rakovan.
Bachelor of Science, Wayne State University, 1967; Master of Arts, Rhode Island School Design, 1969.
Professor art, University of Southern Maine, Portland-Gorham, 1967-1970; department chairman art, University of Southern Maine, 1970-1972; professor art, University of Southern Maine, since 1970; visiting professor art, U. Maine, Augusta, 1979-1980; director, Center for the Arts Gallery, Bath, since 1983. Director Maine Art Gallery, Wiscasset, 1969-1976, Art Gallery of the Choclate Church, Bath, Maine, 1987-1992.
With United States Air Force, 1962-1966. Member Copley Society, College Art Association, Skowhegam School Painting & Sculpture.
Married Jeana Bearce, June 7, 1969. Children: Barbara, Luke, Francesca.