Background
Holen, Norman Dean was born on September 16, 1937 in Cavalier, North Dakota, United States. Son of Alvin C. and Norma H. Holen.
Holen, Norman Dean was born on September 16, 1937 in Cavalier, North Dakota, United States. Son of Alvin C. and Norma H. Holen.
Bachelor, Concordia College, 1959. Master of Fine Arts, State University Iowa, 1962. Postgraduate, University Minnesota, 1972.
Instructor Northwestern College, Orange City, Iowa, 1962-1963, Concordia College, Moorhead, Minnesota, 1963-1964. Professor Augsburg College, Minneapolis, 1964—2002. Retired, 2002.
Member of Allied Artists American (Rachel L. Armour award 1980, 1982, In Memorium award 1983), National Sculpture Society (Bronze medal 1980, Joel Meisner award 1983), Society Minnesota Sculptors, Artist Equity Association (vice president Minnesota chapter 1973-1974, chapter president, national executive board 1974-1975).
Married Ilene Gronaas, September 3, 1960. Children: Peter John, Alisa Ilene.