Background
Ganstrom, Linda Marie was born on February 23, 1958 in Stafford, Kansas, United States. Daughter of Eldon Lee and Mary Beth (Tieperman) Bunker.
Ganstrom, Linda Marie was born on February 23, 1958 in Stafford, Kansas, United States. Daughter of Eldon Lee and Mary Beth (Tieperman) Bunker.
Bachelor, Fort Hays State University, 1980. Master of Arts, Fort Hays State University, 1986. Master of Fine Arts, Fort Hays State University, 1990.
Art instructor, Unified School District 350 St. John-Hudson, St. John, Kansas, 1983-1987; art instructor, Barton County Community College, Great Bend, Kansas, 1987-1994; assistant professor art/ceramics, Fort Hays State University, since 1994. President Art Inc., Great Bend, 1988-1989, secretary, 1992.
Founding member Friends of the Shafer Gallery, Great Bend, 1992, Barton Area Arts Council, Great Bend, 1990. Member Kansas Artists-Craftsman Association (board directors 1991-1992, conference chair 1990-1991, president 1997, 98), National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development, Kansas Painters West, Kansas Association Community Colleges, National Conference for Education in Ceramic Arts, Fort Hays State University University Association (president 1996-1997).
Married Sheldon Earl Ganstrom, May 29, 1977. Children: Landen Sheldon, Tiara Jade.