Paul Granlund

His patrons included colleges, hospitals, Lutheran churches, and other institutions.

Awarded a Fulbright scholarship to study sculpture in Italy the same year, he later returned on Guggenheim Foundation fellowships in 1957–1959.

[4] Granlund was the sculptor in residence at his alma mater, Gustavus Adolphus College, from 1971 until his retirement in 1996, and maintained a studio at the institution until his death.

Over 30 works are on campus, including the friezes and doors of Christ Chapel.

[5] While artist in residence, he taught notable Minnesota bronze sculptor Nicholas Legeros from 1978 to 1980.

Dancing St. Francis – Wartburg College , Waverly, Iowa
Bust of Edward J. Flanagan created in 1967 by Granlund for the Nebraska Hall of Fame .