Background
Elder, Mark Edward was born on October 6, 1953 in Quanitco, Virginia, United States. Son of Thomas Gilmore and Stella Mae (Moore) Elder.
Elder, Mark Edward was born on October 6, 1953 in Quanitco, Virginia, United States. Son of Thomas Gilmore and Stella Mae (Moore) Elder.
Bachelor of Science, DePaul University, Chicago, 1979. Master of Arts, Fontebonne College, St. Louis, 1991. Master of Fine Arts, University Denver, 1994.
Teacher physical education, St. Vincent DePaul Graduate School, Cape Giradeau, Missouri, 1979-1981;
teacher, coach, St. Louis Prep South, 1981-1989;
teacher, head art department, St. Thomas Seminary, Denver, 1991-1994;
art director, St. Thomas Seminary, Denver, 1991-1994;
instructor art, DePaul University, Chicago, since 1994. Committee member Sculpture Commission, DePaul University, Chicago, 1994-1995, Logo Commission, since 1997. Director Centennial Mural Project, DePaul University, Chicago.
Coordinator Art Center.
Volunteer CRIS Radio, Chicago. Founder, commissioner Cape Area School Soccer League, Cape Girardeau, Missouri, 1980-1981. Fellow College Art Association, Christians in Visual Arts.