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 & Recognition
- Honorable Mention at Door 2 Art Show for Hallelujah.
- Honorable Mention at Flora for Avalanche Lilies.
- Featured Artist Friday for ActLoCLE.
- Featured Artist for Massillon Community Arts Council.
Publications
- September, 2025 - The Scribe. Vol 2, No. 9, Page 11 - Ben Young: Moments on Canvas
Exhibitions
- Upcoming
- December - SOLO Exhibit at Brewtifully in North Canton, Ohio.
- 2026 - JURIED Ohio Watercolor Society Traveling Exhibit
- 2025
- JURIED Ohio Watercolor Society’s Exhibit hosted at Springfield Museum of Art in Springfield, Ohio.
- GROUP Stark County Bar Association’s Law in Art Exhibit at Cyrus Custom Framing & Art Gallery in Canton, Ohio.
- JURIED Rod Meadows Art Call hosted at Juilliard Arts Center in Canton, Ohio.
- JURIED FRESH Exhibition hosted at Summit Artspace in Akron, Ohio.
- JURIED Flora Exhibition hosted at White Rabbit Galleries in Barberton, Ohio.
- GROUP Surface and Structure hosted at the Canton Cultural Center Gallery in Canton, Ohio.
- GROUP New Artist Showcase at The Hub Art Factory in Canton, Ohio.
- JURIED Bryn Du Art Show at the Bryn Du Mansion in Granville, Ohio.
- JURIED Door 2 Art Show hosted at Door 2 Art in Hudson, Ohio.
- JURIED Artists of Rubber City Exhibit hosted at Summit Artspace in Akron, Ohio.
- SOLO Resident Artist Display at Massillon Public Library in Massillon, Ohio.
- 2024
- BENEFIT Patina First Fundraiser hosted at Patina Arts Centre in Canton, Ohio.
- JURIED Brown’s Town hosted at Massillon Museum in Massillon, Ohio.
- GROUP Wings and Whimsy hosted at Patina Arts Centre in Canton, Ohio.
- JURIED Rod Meadows Art Call hosted at Juilliard Arts Center in Canton, Ohio.
- JURIED ActLoCLE Exhibit hosted Online for the Cleveland Ohio area.
- GROUP The Art of Toys Exhibit hosted at BZTAT Studios in Canton, Ohio.
- GROUP Resident Artist Showcase hosted at Patina Arts Centre in Canton, Ohio.
Residencies and Involvement
- 2025 - Current: Ohio Watercolor Society - Associate Member
- 2025 - Current: Canton Museum of Art - Member
- 2025: Massillon Museum - Member
- 2024 - 2025: Patina Arts Centre - Residency
- 2021 - 2025: Massillon Arts Community Council - Patron
- 2021 - 2022: Massillon Museum - James & Eliza Duncan Society Member
- 1995 - 2004: Canton Art Institute - Child Artist Student