Linda Lee Ryan

Background

Ryan, Linda Lee was born on March 12, 1952 in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, United States. Daughter of Howard Allen and Mary Ardis Ryan.

Education

Bachelor, Montana State University, 1974. Master of Arts, Central Washington University, 1979. Master of Fine Arts, West Virginia University, 1981.

Postgraduate, International Academy Bilden deKunst, Salzburg, Austria, 1986.

Career

Ceramics instructor Ketterer Art Center, Bozeman, Montana, 1972. Jewelry instructor College of Great Falls, 1975. Teaching assistant Central Washington University, Ellensburg, 1976-1979, West Virginia University, Morgantown, 1979-1980.

Art professor Casper (Wyoming) College, since 1982. Trustee, chair exhibitions and collections committee Nicolaysen Art Museum, Casper, 1994-2000. Member committee task force Western States Arts Federation, Santa Fe, New Mexico, 1991.

Co-chair Arts 500 Wyoming Arts Alliance, 1985-1988. Guest artist Idaho State University, Pocatello, 1987, 90, 10th Annual Dunconnor Jewelry Workshop, Taos, New Mexico, 1987, University Montana, Missoula, 1989, Western Wyoming College, Rock Springs, 1989, 94, 99, Community College Theatre, Casper, 1994, Northwest Community College, Powell, Wyoming, 1995, others. Panelist, juror in field.

Achievements

• Linda Lee Ryan has been listed as a noteworthy Sculptor, art educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Works

• book

  • Cost effectiveness of the stream-gaging program in North Dakota (Water-resources investigations report / U.S. Geological Survey)

Membership

Member Wyoming Alliance for Art Education, Nicolaysen Art Museum (trustee since 1994), Denver Art Museum, Wyoming Art Museum, International Sculpture Center, Society North America.Goldsmiths, Delta Phi Delta.

Interests

• Avocations: choral singing, cross country skiing, weightlifting.

Connections

Married Louie Kistler III, July 6, 1997.

Father:

Howard Allen

Mother:

Mary Ardis Ryan

Spouse:

Louie Kistler III