Artist CV
Recognized for its expressive detail and evocative storytelling. Ben's art has been featured in regional publications, awarded honors, and showcased in solo and group exhibitions. He is an active member of several arts organizations and is committed to fostering creative engagement within his local arts community.
Awards & Prizes
- 2nd Place Judges Award at Rod Meadows Art Call (2025) for In The Dark.
- 3rd Place People's Choice Award at Rod Meadows Art Call (2025) for In The Dark.
- Honorable Mention at Door 2 Art Show (2025) for Hallelujah.
- Honorable Mention at Flora (2025) for Avalanche Lilies.
Publications & Recognition
- September, 2025 - The Scribe. Vol 2, No. 9, Page 11 - Ben Young: Moments on Canvas.
- May, 2025 - Featured Artist for Massillon Community Arts Council.
- January, 2025 - Featured Artist for ActLoCLE (2025).
Exhibitions & Shows
- Upcoming
- December, 2025 JURIED OWS Traveling Exhibit hosted at Amos Memorial Library in Sidney, OH.
- Febuary, 2026 JURIED OWS Traveling Exhibit hosted at Marathon Center for the Performing Arts in Findlay, OH.
- April, 2026 JURIED OWS Traveling Exhibit hosted at Piqua Public Library in Piqua, OH.
- 2025 SOLO Cold Decembers Exhibit at Brewtifully in North Canton, Ohio.
- 2025 JURIED ActLoCLE Exhibit hosted Online for the Cleveland Ohio area.
- 2025 SHOW The Pines Healthcare Center's Craft & Car Show in Canton, Ohio.
- 2025 JURIED Ohio Watercolor Society's Exhibit hosted at Springfield Museum of Art in Springfield, Ohio.
- 2025 GROUP Stark County Bar Association's Law in Art Exhibit at Cyrus Custom Framing & Art Gallery in Canton, Ohio.
- 2025 JURIED Rod Meadows Art Call hosted at Juilliard Arts Center in Canton, Ohio.
- 2025 JURIED Artists of Rubber City Exhibit hosted at Summit Artspace in Akron, Ohio.
- 2025 JURIED Flora Exhibition hosted at White Rabbit Galleries in Barberton, Ohio.
- 2025 GROUP Surface and Structure hosted at the Canton Cultural Center Gallery in Canton, Ohio.
- 2025 JURIED FRESH Exhibition hosted at Summit Artspace in Akron, Ohio.
- 2025 GROUP New Artist Showcase at The Hub Art Factory in Canton, Ohio.
- 2025 JURIED Bryn Du Art Show at the Bryn Du Mansion in Granville, Ohio.
- 2025 JURIED Door 2 Art Show hosted at Door 2 Art in Hudson, Ohio.
- 2025 SOLO Resident Artist Display at Massillon Public Library in Massillon, Ohio.
- 2024 BENEFIT Patina First Fundraiser hosted at Patina Arts Centre in Canton, Ohio.
- 2024 SHOW Massillon Artober in Massillon, Ohio.
- 2024 JURIED Brown's Town hosted at Massillon Museum in Massillon, Ohio.
- 2024 GROUP Wings and Whimsy hosted at Patina Arts Centre in Canton, Ohio.
- 2024 JURIED Rod Meadows Art Call hosted at Juilliard Arts Center in Canton, Ohio.
- 2024 JURIED ActLoCLE Exhibit hosted Online for the Cleveland Ohio area.
- 2024 GROUP The Art of Toys Exhibit hosted at BZTAT Studios in Canton, Ohio.
- 2024 GROUP Resident Artist Showcase hosted at Patina Arts Centre in Canton, Ohio.
Residencies & Involvement
- 2025 - Current: Ohio Watercolor Society - Associate Member
- 2025 - Current: Butler Institute of American Art - Member
- 2025 - Current: Canton Museum of Art - Member
- 2022 - Current: Massillon Area Greenways, Inc. - Benefactor & Member
- 2020 - Current: Stark County Bicycle Club - Elected Trustee & Member
- 2025: Massillon Museum - Artist Member
- 2024 - 2025: Patina Arts Centre - Residency
- 2022: International Tennis Federation - Player
- 2022: Ohio to Erie Trial Foundation - Benefactor & Member
- 2021 - 2025: Massillon Arts Community Council - Patron & Member
- 2021 - 2022: Massillon Museum - James & Eliza Duncan Society Member
- 2021 - 2022: Deutscher Tennis Bund - Player
- 2008 - 2022: United States Tennis Association - League Captain & Member
- 2004 - 2009: Business Professionals of America - Student Member
- 1996 - 2006: Boy Scouts of America - Boyscout/Cubscout
- 1995 - 2004: Canton Art Institute - Child Artist Student