Linda Ganstrom began her ceramics career in 1976 and earned her first master's in 1986. She explores issues that relate to her personal experiences, yet reveal universal truths and questions. Growing up on a farm in central Kansas, themes of seeds, growth, transformation, and potential were central to her early work. Linda’s figures have a narrative, storytelling appeal that is enhanced by the addition of mixed media elements. They have been exhibited in over 100 state, regional, and national juried exhibitions, including the USA Craft Today, The National Ceramic Competition at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC, the Ceramic International Exhibition in Baltimore, and the Crafts National in Philadelphia, among others. Her work has been published in Ceramics Monthly, Ceramics Technical, Studio Potter, ClayTimes, and several books, including 500 Figures. Linda’s work has also been featured in various group and solo exhibitions across the United States. She recently received an honorable mention award at the 15th Annual Clay International at the Workhouse Arts Center in Lorton, Virginia.

While raising two children with her artist-husband, Sheldon Ganstrom, Linda taught for seven years at Barton County Community College and continues to teach at Fort Hays State University in central Kansas.  You can follow her teachings, travel, and work @lindaganstrom