email: evanbens@gmail.com
Photo by Amber Hunt.
Education
2006 MFA Painting Syracuse University
2003 BFA Painting Siena Heights University (Magna Cum Laude)
2005 Art History Pont-Aven School of Contemporary Art, France
Professional Experience
2016-Present Full-time Instructor of Art (online) – South Dakota State University – Brookings, SD (with Advanced Online Instructor Certification)
2012-Present Instructor of Art (online) – South Dakota State University – Brookings, SD
2013-Present Adjunct Instructor of Art – Miami University – Hamilton, OH
2008-Present Photographer, Printmaker, and Co-Owner – A+E Photography – Cincinnati, OH
2007-Present Summer Visual Arts Faculty – Interlochen Center for the Arts – Interlochen, MI
2013-2014 Adjunct Instructor of Art – Bellarmine University – Louisville, KY
2012-2013 Adjunct Instructor of Art– Wayne State College – Wayne, NE
2011-2013 Freelance Photographer – Associated Press – Sioux Falls, SD
2012 Adjunct Instructor of Art – Augustana College – Sioux Falls, SD
2011 Adjunct Instructor of Art – University of Toledo – Toledo, MI
2008-2011 Campus as Canvas Coordinator – Adrian College – Adrian, MI
2006-2011 Full-time Instructor of Art – Adrian College – Adrian, MI
2008-2010 Adjunct Instructor of Art – Owens Community College – Toledo, OH
2007 Adjunct Instructor of Art – Albion College – Albion, MI
2007 Adjunct Instructor of Art – Siena Heights University – Adrian, MI
2005-2006 Graduate Painting Mentor – Syracuse University – Syracuse, NY (Creator of Graduate Mentoring for Senior Painters)
2004-2006 Instructor of Record for Painting and Drawing – Syracuse University – Syracuse, NY
2004-2006 Graduate Painting Representative – Syracuse University – Syracuse, NY
2004-2006 Volunteer Photo Lab Technician – Lightwork/Community Darkrooms – Syracuse, NY
2004-2005 Instructor of Alternative Photography Workshop – Lightwork/Community Darkrooms – Syracuse, NY
Selected One, Two, & Three Person Exhibitions
2016 Currently untitled solo exhibition scheduled for May – LCVA Gallery – Adrian, MI
2015 A Family Affair – Flatlanders Art Gallery – Blissfield, MI (three-person show)
Modes of Representation – University of Cincinnati Blue Ash Art Gallery – Cincinnati, OH (three-person show)
2013 Recent Work – Kilian Community College – Sioux Falls, SD
2011 1,000 Days – Burnell R. Roberts Triangle Gallery, Sinclair Community College, Dayton, OH
1,000 Days – Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center – Birmingham, MI
North – Knight-Wallace Foundation, University of Michigan – Ann Arbor, MI
Danielle Karmanos’ Work It Out (Charity Benefit) – D’amato’s – Royal Oak, MI
2010 Ascent/Descent – McKinley Arts & Culture Center – Reno, NV
2008 Elijah Van Benschoten: Recent Work – Berea College – Berea, KY
Elijah Van Benschoten and Shaila Christofferson – Macomb Community College – Clinton Township, MI (two-person show)
2005 Fax Facis – Delavan Art Gallery – Syracuse, NY
2004 Molior Exuro – Coyne Gallery, Syracuse University
2003 BFA Senior Exhibition: Plotting Confrontation – Klemm Gallery – Siena Heights University
Awards and Residencies
2017 Artist in Residence – Vermont Studio Center – Johnson, VT
2012 Artist in Residence (Partial Fellowship) – Vermont Studio Center – Johnson, VT
2011 Artist in Residence – Kimmel Harding Nelson Center for the Arts – Nebraska City, NE
Award of Excellence – 5th Annual Art at the X – Xavier University
NNAC Benefactor Award – 24th Annual Northern National Art Competition – Nicolet College
2010 Award of Excellence – 21st Annual New Jersey Small Works Show – Mikhail Zakin Gallery
2006 College of Visual and Performing Arts Community Service Award – Syracuse University
Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award – Syracuse University
2003 Outstanding Art Student – Siena Heights University Purchase Award – Siena Heights University
Selected Group/Juried Exhibitions
2015 26th National Drawing and Printmaking Competitive Exhibition – Juror: Notre Dame of Maryland University – Baltimore, MD
32nd Michigan Fine Arts Competition – Juror: Joseph Winterhalter – Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center – Birmingham, MI
2014 35th Annual Paper in Particular – Juror: Craig Barber – Columbia College – Columbia, MO
32nd Annual Michigan Fine Arts Competition – Juror: DJ Hellerman – Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center – Birmingham, MI
2013 South Dakota University and College Art Faculty Exhibition – South Dakota Art Museum – Brookings, SD
Drawing Perspectives (Invitational) – Prince George Community College – Kettering, MD
2012 25th Annual Northern National Art Competition – Juror: Sarah McKenzie – Nicolet College Art Gallery – Rhinelander, WI
3rd Annual Drawing Discourse – Juror: Jerome Witkin – University of North Carolina Asheville – Asheville, NC
2011 Texas National 2011 – Juror: James Drake – Stephen F. Austin State University – Nacogdoches, TX
5th Annual Art at the X – Juror: Deborah Emont Scott – Xavier University – Cincinnati, OH
24th Annual Northern National Art Competition – Juror: Dennis Wojtkiewicz – Nicolet College Art Gallery – Rhinelander, WI
Kentucky National Biennial 2011 – Juror: Matthew Strauss – Murray State University – Murray, KY
30th Annual Michigan Fine Arts Competition – Juror: Susan Aaron-Taylor & Mark Mehaffey – Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center – Birmingham, MI
Remnant – Buckham Gallery – Flint, MI
The Print: 29th Annual Juried Exhibition – Juror: Randy Bolton – Ann Arbor Art Center – Ann Arbor, MI
89th Annual All Media Exhibition – Juror: Rebecca Mazzei – Ann Arbor Art Center – Ann Arbor, MI
2010 4th Annual Art at the X – Juror: Dennis Harrington – Xavier University – Cincinnati, OH
88th Annual All Media Exhibition – Juror: Mark Nielsen – Ann Arbor Art Center – Ann Arbor, MI
23rd September Competition – Juror: Kelli Scott Kelley – Alexandria Museum of Art – Alexandria, LA
6th Annual Drawing, Painting, and Printmaking Competition – Juror: Marisa Pascucci – Palm Beach State College – Lake Worth, FL
21st Annual New Jersey Small Works Show – Juror: Jeanne Brasile – Mikhail Zakin Gallery at the Art School at Old Church – Demarest, NJ
29th Annual Michigan Fine Arts Competition – Juror: Sondra Freckelton – Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center – Birmingham, MI
5th Annual Majestic Juried Competition – Juror: Mary Gray – Majestic Galleries – Nelsonville, OH
Water S(our)ce – Juror: Catherine Fox – Gwinnett Environmental & Heritage Center – Buford, GA
The Print: 28th Annual Juried Exhibition – Juror: Endi Poskovic – Ann Arbor Art Center – Ann Arbor, MI
2009 3rd Annual Art at the X – Juror: Jéssica Flores – Xavier University – Cincinnati, OH
Nocturnes – Jurors: Kari Hall and Michele Walters – CIAO Gallery – Jackson, WY
Lilliput – Juror: Asha Ganpat – Seton Hall University – South Orange, NJ
4th Annual Majestic Juried Competition – Juror: Catherine Evans – Majestic Galleries – Nelsonville, OH
Small Works 09 – Jurors: Peter Westwood, Jennifer Mills, Mark Jamieson – Brunswick Street Gallery – Fitzroy, Australia
87th Annual All Media Exhibition – Juror: Mitch Cope – Ann Arbor Art Center – Ann Arbor, MI
2008 2nd Annual Art at the X – Juror: Dr. Eric Lee – Xavier University – Cincinnati, OH
86th Annual All Media Exhibition – Juror: Vincent Castagnacci – Ann Arbor Art Center – Ann Arbor, MI
1st Annual All Area/All Media Statewide Exhibition – ArtCenter Traverse City – Traverse City, MI
They Practice What They Teach: A Selection of Recent Paintings from Michigan College and University Faculty (Invitational) – Saginaw Art Museum – Saginaw, MI
Seven for the Summer – Flatlanders Art Gallery – Blissfield, MI
2008 National Juried Competition – Juror: Gregory Amenoff – First Street Gallery – New York, NY
27th Annual Michigan Fine Arts Competition – Juror: Brian Rutenberg – Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center – Birmingham, MI
Statewide Fine Arts Competition – Juror: Gary Wertheimer – Ella Sharp Museum – Jackson, MI
2007 Silence – Juror: Jan van der Marck – Paint Creek Center for the Arts – Rochester, MI
Small Rays of Hope and Fragments of a Larger Idea – Rhonda Schaller Studio – New York, NY
85th Annual All Media Exhibition – Juror: Michelle M. Perron – Ann Arbor Art Center – Ann Arbor, MI
2006 84th Annual All Media Exhibition – Juror: Gregory Wittkopp – Ann Arbor Art Center – Ann Arbor, MI
Governor’s Residence – Urban Institute for Contemporary Art – Grand Rapids, MI
MFA Exhibition: Fas Viaticus – Lowe Gallery, Syracuse University
Layers – THiNC Gallery – Syracuse, NY
Premium Blend – Dean’s Office, Syracuse University
2005 1st Annual Lure of the Local – River Gallery – Chelsea, MI 7th Annual Spring Fest – Genesys Health Foundation – Grand Blanc, MI
To Never Forget: Faces of the Fallen – Shaffer Art Building, Syracuse University – Syracuse, NY
2004 In Situ – Shaffer Art Building, Syracuse University
2003 Works on Paper – The Ink Shop – Ithaca, NY
Illustrating Absurdity by Being Absurd – Gallery Ten, Siena Heights University
2002 LCVA Inaugural Exhibition – Lenawee Council for Visual Arts – Adrian, MI In Process – Gallery Ten, Siena Heights University
Bibliography
2014 “See How Much I Love You” by Amber Hunt, St. Martin’s Press, June 2014
2011 “An Evening Out With Work It Out” Hour Detroit, February 17, 2011
“All-American Murder” by Amber Hunt, St. Martin’s Press, August 2011
“Ann Arbor Art Center presents a thought-provoking exploration of ‘Print’” by John Carlos Cantu, AnnArbor.com, June 8, 2011
2010 “Author goes behind the scenes of a fascinating Michigan murder case” by Christopher Walton, Detroit Free Press, Sept. 5, 2010
“Dead But Not Forgotten” by Amber Hunt, St. Martin’s Press, August 2010
“Artist presents well-traveled collection” by Chad Linderman, The Nevada Sagebrush, April 26, 2010
2006 “Best of show is subtle photo collage” by John Carlos Cantu, Ann Arbor News, October 29, 2006
2005 “Portrait exhibit honors fallen soldiers” by Allison Horton, The Daily Orange, March 2, 2005
Lectures and Workshops
2015 Visiting Artist Lecture – University of Cincinnati Blue Ash Mobile Photography – South Dakota State University
2012 One Hour Self Portrait – South Dakota State University
2011 One Hour Self Portrait – Interlochen Center for the Arts
2010 Photographic Monotypes Workshop – Siena Heights University One Hour Self Portrait – Interlochen Center for the Arts
2009 Visiting Artist Noon Talk – Adrian College
2008 Visiting Artist Lecture – Macomb Community College
Technical Abilities
Personal Statistics (Since Grad School)
2006 MFA Painting Syracuse University
2003 BFA Painting Siena Heights University (Magna Cum Laude)
2005 Art History Pont-Aven School of Contemporary Art, France
Professional Experience
2016-Present Full-time Instructor of Art (online) – South Dakota State University – Brookings, SD (with Advanced Online Instructor Certification)
2012-Present Instructor of Art (online) – South Dakota State University – Brookings, SD
2013-Present Adjunct Instructor of Art – Miami University – Hamilton, OH
2008-Present Photographer, Printmaker, and Co-Owner – A+E Photography – Cincinnati, OH
2007-Present Summer Visual Arts Faculty – Interlochen Center for the Arts – Interlochen, MI
2013-2014 Adjunct Instructor of Art – Bellarmine University – Louisville, KY
2012-2013 Adjunct Instructor of Art– Wayne State College – Wayne, NE
2011-2013 Freelance Photographer – Associated Press – Sioux Falls, SD
2012 Adjunct Instructor of Art – Augustana College – Sioux Falls, SD
2011 Adjunct Instructor of Art – University of Toledo – Toledo, MI
2008-2011 Campus as Canvas Coordinator – Adrian College – Adrian, MI
2006-2011 Full-time Instructor of Art – Adrian College – Adrian, MI
2008-2010 Adjunct Instructor of Art – Owens Community College – Toledo, OH
2007 Adjunct Instructor of Art – Albion College – Albion, MI
2007 Adjunct Instructor of Art – Siena Heights University – Adrian, MI
2005-2006 Graduate Painting Mentor – Syracuse University – Syracuse, NY (Creator of Graduate Mentoring for Senior Painters)
2004-2006 Instructor of Record for Painting and Drawing – Syracuse University – Syracuse, NY
2004-2006 Graduate Painting Representative – Syracuse University – Syracuse, NY
2004-2006 Volunteer Photo Lab Technician – Lightwork/Community Darkrooms – Syracuse, NY
2004-2005 Instructor of Alternative Photography Workshop – Lightwork/Community Darkrooms – Syracuse, NY
Selected One, Two, & Three Person Exhibitions
2016 Currently untitled solo exhibition scheduled for May – LCVA Gallery – Adrian, MI
2015 A Family Affair – Flatlanders Art Gallery – Blissfield, MI (three-person show)
Modes of Representation – University of Cincinnati Blue Ash Art Gallery – Cincinnati, OH (three-person show)
2013 Recent Work – Kilian Community College – Sioux Falls, SD
2011 1,000 Days – Burnell R. Roberts Triangle Gallery, Sinclair Community College, Dayton, OH
1,000 Days – Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center – Birmingham, MI
North – Knight-Wallace Foundation, University of Michigan – Ann Arbor, MI
Danielle Karmanos’ Work It Out (Charity Benefit) – D’amato’s – Royal Oak, MI
2010 Ascent/Descent – McKinley Arts & Culture Center – Reno, NV
2008 Elijah Van Benschoten: Recent Work – Berea College – Berea, KY
Elijah Van Benschoten and Shaila Christofferson – Macomb Community College – Clinton Township, MI (two-person show)
2005 Fax Facis – Delavan Art Gallery – Syracuse, NY
2004 Molior Exuro – Coyne Gallery, Syracuse University
2003 BFA Senior Exhibition: Plotting Confrontation – Klemm Gallery – Siena Heights University
Awards and Residencies
2017 Artist in Residence – Vermont Studio Center – Johnson, VT
2012 Artist in Residence (Partial Fellowship) – Vermont Studio Center – Johnson, VT
2011 Artist in Residence – Kimmel Harding Nelson Center for the Arts – Nebraska City, NE
Award of Excellence – 5th Annual Art at the X – Xavier University
NNAC Benefactor Award – 24th Annual Northern National Art Competition – Nicolet College
2010 Award of Excellence – 21st Annual New Jersey Small Works Show – Mikhail Zakin Gallery
2006 College of Visual and Performing Arts Community Service Award – Syracuse University
Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award – Syracuse University
2003 Outstanding Art Student – Siena Heights University Purchase Award – Siena Heights University
Selected Group/Juried Exhibitions
2015 26th National Drawing and Printmaking Competitive Exhibition – Juror: Notre Dame of Maryland University – Baltimore, MD
32nd Michigan Fine Arts Competition – Juror: Joseph Winterhalter – Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center – Birmingham, MI
2014 35th Annual Paper in Particular – Juror: Craig Barber – Columbia College – Columbia, MO
32nd Annual Michigan Fine Arts Competition – Juror: DJ Hellerman – Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center – Birmingham, MI
2013 South Dakota University and College Art Faculty Exhibition – South Dakota Art Museum – Brookings, SD
Drawing Perspectives (Invitational) – Prince George Community College – Kettering, MD
2012 25th Annual Northern National Art Competition – Juror: Sarah McKenzie – Nicolet College Art Gallery – Rhinelander, WI
3rd Annual Drawing Discourse – Juror: Jerome Witkin – University of North Carolina Asheville – Asheville, NC
2011 Texas National 2011 – Juror: James Drake – Stephen F. Austin State University – Nacogdoches, TX
5th Annual Art at the X – Juror: Deborah Emont Scott – Xavier University – Cincinnati, OH
24th Annual Northern National Art Competition – Juror: Dennis Wojtkiewicz – Nicolet College Art Gallery – Rhinelander, WI
Kentucky National Biennial 2011 – Juror: Matthew Strauss – Murray State University – Murray, KY
30th Annual Michigan Fine Arts Competition – Juror: Susan Aaron-Taylor & Mark Mehaffey – Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center – Birmingham, MI
Remnant – Buckham Gallery – Flint, MI
The Print: 29th Annual Juried Exhibition – Juror: Randy Bolton – Ann Arbor Art Center – Ann Arbor, MI
89th Annual All Media Exhibition – Juror: Rebecca Mazzei – Ann Arbor Art Center – Ann Arbor, MI
2010 4th Annual Art at the X – Juror: Dennis Harrington – Xavier University – Cincinnati, OH
88th Annual All Media Exhibition – Juror: Mark Nielsen – Ann Arbor Art Center – Ann Arbor, MI
23rd September Competition – Juror: Kelli Scott Kelley – Alexandria Museum of Art – Alexandria, LA
6th Annual Drawing, Painting, and Printmaking Competition – Juror: Marisa Pascucci – Palm Beach State College – Lake Worth, FL
21st Annual New Jersey Small Works Show – Juror: Jeanne Brasile – Mikhail Zakin Gallery at the Art School at Old Church – Demarest, NJ
29th Annual Michigan Fine Arts Competition – Juror: Sondra Freckelton – Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center – Birmingham, MI
5th Annual Majestic Juried Competition – Juror: Mary Gray – Majestic Galleries – Nelsonville, OH
Water S(our)ce – Juror: Catherine Fox – Gwinnett Environmental & Heritage Center – Buford, GA
The Print: 28th Annual Juried Exhibition – Juror: Endi Poskovic – Ann Arbor Art Center – Ann Arbor, MI
2009 3rd Annual Art at the X – Juror: Jéssica Flores – Xavier University – Cincinnati, OH
Nocturnes – Jurors: Kari Hall and Michele Walters – CIAO Gallery – Jackson, WY
Lilliput – Juror: Asha Ganpat – Seton Hall University – South Orange, NJ
4th Annual Majestic Juried Competition – Juror: Catherine Evans – Majestic Galleries – Nelsonville, OH
Small Works 09 – Jurors: Peter Westwood, Jennifer Mills, Mark Jamieson – Brunswick Street Gallery – Fitzroy, Australia
87th Annual All Media Exhibition – Juror: Mitch Cope – Ann Arbor Art Center – Ann Arbor, MI
2008 2nd Annual Art at the X – Juror: Dr. Eric Lee – Xavier University – Cincinnati, OH
86th Annual All Media Exhibition – Juror: Vincent Castagnacci – Ann Arbor Art Center – Ann Arbor, MI
1st Annual All Area/All Media Statewide Exhibition – ArtCenter Traverse City – Traverse City, MI
They Practice What They Teach: A Selection of Recent Paintings from Michigan College and University Faculty (Invitational) – Saginaw Art Museum – Saginaw, MI
Seven for the Summer – Flatlanders Art Gallery – Blissfield, MI
2008 National Juried Competition – Juror: Gregory Amenoff – First Street Gallery – New York, NY
27th Annual Michigan Fine Arts Competition – Juror: Brian Rutenberg – Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center – Birmingham, MI
Statewide Fine Arts Competition – Juror: Gary Wertheimer – Ella Sharp Museum – Jackson, MI
2007 Silence – Juror: Jan van der Marck – Paint Creek Center for the Arts – Rochester, MI
Small Rays of Hope and Fragments of a Larger Idea – Rhonda Schaller Studio – New York, NY
85th Annual All Media Exhibition – Juror: Michelle M. Perron – Ann Arbor Art Center – Ann Arbor, MI
2006 84th Annual All Media Exhibition – Juror: Gregory Wittkopp – Ann Arbor Art Center – Ann Arbor, MI
Governor’s Residence – Urban Institute for Contemporary Art – Grand Rapids, MI
MFA Exhibition: Fas Viaticus – Lowe Gallery, Syracuse University
Layers – THiNC Gallery – Syracuse, NY
Premium Blend – Dean’s Office, Syracuse University
2005 1st Annual Lure of the Local – River Gallery – Chelsea, MI 7th Annual Spring Fest – Genesys Health Foundation – Grand Blanc, MI
To Never Forget: Faces of the Fallen – Shaffer Art Building, Syracuse University – Syracuse, NY
2004 In Situ – Shaffer Art Building, Syracuse University
2003 Works on Paper – The Ink Shop – Ithaca, NY
Illustrating Absurdity by Being Absurd – Gallery Ten, Siena Heights University
2002 LCVA Inaugural Exhibition – Lenawee Council for Visual Arts – Adrian, MI In Process – Gallery Ten, Siena Heights University
Bibliography
2014 “See How Much I Love You” by Amber Hunt, St. Martin’s Press, June 2014
2011 “An Evening Out With Work It Out” Hour Detroit, February 17, 2011
“All-American Murder” by Amber Hunt, St. Martin’s Press, August 2011
“Ann Arbor Art Center presents a thought-provoking exploration of ‘Print’” by John Carlos Cantu, AnnArbor.com, June 8, 2011
2010 “Author goes behind the scenes of a fascinating Michigan murder case” by Christopher Walton, Detroit Free Press, Sept. 5, 2010
“Dead But Not Forgotten” by Amber Hunt, St. Martin’s Press, August 2010
“Artist presents well-traveled collection” by Chad Linderman, The Nevada Sagebrush, April 26, 2010
2006 “Best of show is subtle photo collage” by John Carlos Cantu, Ann Arbor News, October 29, 2006
2005 “Portrait exhibit honors fallen soldiers” by Allison Horton, The Daily Orange, March 2, 2005
Lectures and Workshops
2015 Visiting Artist Lecture – University of Cincinnati Blue Ash Mobile Photography – South Dakota State University
2012 One Hour Self Portrait – South Dakota State University
2011 One Hour Self Portrait – Interlochen Center for the Arts
2010 Photographic Monotypes Workshop – Siena Heights University One Hour Self Portrait – Interlochen Center for the Arts
2009 Visiting Artist Noon Talk – Adrian College
2008 Visiting Artist Lecture – Macomb Community College
Technical Abilities
- Lithography, silkscreen, relief, intaglio, and non-toxic printmaking processes
- Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign
- Traditional darkroom photography lab management
- Alternative photography processes (van dyke, cyanotype, liquid light)
- Mac and PC repair/maintenance skills
- Professional lighting and exhibition installation
Personal Statistics (Since Grad School)
- 56 exhibitions including 11 one/two/three-person exhibitions
- Work shown in 15 states and on 2 continents
- Over 2600 straight days of work completed on 1000 day projects
- 77 college courses taught including 46 studio courses
- Students accepted into undergrad and graduate programs at Kendall, RISD, NYU, University of Michigan, PNCA, Boston University, University of Pensylvania, Washington University, Cornell, MICA, SAIC, School of Visual Arts, University of the Arts, Virginia Commonwealth University (and many more)