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
- 1st Place Theme Award at the Door 2 Art Show (2026) for "I'm Sorry It's Cancer".
- 1st Place Watercolor Portrait at the Stark County Fair (2026) for "I'm Sorry It's Cancer".
- 1st Place Oil Still Life at the Stark County Fair (2026) for Massillon Helmet.
- 1st Place Watercolor Still Life at the Stark County Fair (2026) for Grisaille Whiskey, on the Rocks.
- 2nd Place Judges Award at Rod Meadows Art Call (2025) for In The Dark.
- 2nd Place Watercolor Architecture at the Stark County Fair (2026) for Winter Barn I.
- 2nd Place Watercolor Landscape at the Stark County Fair (2026) for Howards Hills.
- 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
- January, 2026 - Voyage Ohio - Check Out Benjamin Young’s Story.
- 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.
Exhibitions & Shows
Solo Shows
- 2025 Cold Decembers Exhibit at Brewtifully in North Canton, Ohio.
- 2025 Resident Artist Display at Massillon Public Library in Massillon, Ohio.
Juried Exhibitions
- UPCOMING Stark County Artists Exhibition hosted at Massillon Museum in Massillon, Ohio.
- UPCOMING 3rd Annual ActLoCLE Exhibit hosted Online for the Cleveland Ohio area.
- 2026 Winner's Circle Showing hosted at Christ Community Chapel in Hudson, Ohio.
- 2026 Door 2 Art Show hosted at Door 2 Art in Hudson, Ohio.
- 2026 Stark County Fair hosted by Stark County Fair in Canton, Ohio.
- 2026 Associate Members Online Exhibition hosted by American Watercolor Society.
- 2026 OWS Traveling Exhibit hosted at Piqua Public Library in Piqua, Ohio.
- 2026 22nd Annual Bryn Du Art Show hosted at Bryn Du Mansion in Granville, Ohio.
- 2026 OWS Traveling Exhibit hosted at Marathon Center for the Performing Arts in Findlay, Ohio.
- 2025 OWS Traveling Exhibit hosted at Amos Memorial Library in Sidney, Ohio.
- 2025 2nd Annual ActLoCLE Exhibit hosted Online for the Cleveland Ohio area.
- 2025 Ohio Watercolor Society's Exhibit hosted at Springfield Museum of Art in Springfield, Ohio.
- 2025 Rod Meadows Art Call hosted at Juilliard Arts Center in Canton, Ohio.
- 2025 Artists of Rubber City Exhibit hosted at Summit Artspace in Akron, Ohio.
- 2025 Flora Exhibition hosted at White Rabbit Galleries in Barberton, Ohio.
- 2025 FRESH Exhibition hosted at Summit Artspace in Akron, Ohio.
- 2025 21st Annual Bryn Du Art Show at the Bryn Du Mansion in Granville, Ohio.
- 2025 Door 2 Art Show hosted at Door 2 Art in Hudson, Ohio.
- 2024 Brown's Town hosted at Massillon Museum in Massillon, Ohio.
- 2024 Rod Meadows Art Call hosted at Juilliard Arts Center in Canton, Ohio.
- 2024 1st Annual ActLoCLE Exhibit hosted Online for the Cleveland Ohio area.
Group Exhibitions
- 2026 Dolly Parton Tribute Exhibit hosted at Second April Studios in Canton, Ohio.
- 2026 Mugshot Show hosted at Second April Studios in Canton, Ohio.
- 2026 SCMBA Exhibit hosted at Kirk Schuring Center in Canton, Ohio.
- 2025 Stark County Bar Association's Law in Art Exhibit at Cyrus Custom Framing & Art Gallery in Canton, Ohio.
- 2025 Surface and Structure hosted at the Canton Cultural Center Gallery in Canton, Ohio.
- 2025 New Artist Showcase at The Hub Art Factory in Canton, Ohio.
- 2024 Patina First Fundraiser hosted at Patina Arts Centre in Canton, Ohio.
- 2024 Wings and Whimsy hosted at Patina Arts Centre in Canton, Ohio.
- 2024 The Art of Toys Exhibit hosted at BZTAT Studios in Canton, Ohio.
- 2024 Resident Artist Showcase hosted at Patina Arts Centre in Canton, Ohio.
Vendor Fairs
- 2026 The Pines Healthcare Center's Craft & Car Show in Canton, Ohio.
- 2026 Magic City Arts and Music Festival hosted by Main Street Barberton in Barberton, Ohio.
- 2025 The Pines Healthcare Center's Craft & Car Show in Canton, Ohio.
- 2024 Massillon Artober in Massillon, Ohio.
Residencies & Involvement
Art Involvement
- 2026 - Current: American Watercolor Society - Associate Member
- 2025 - Current: Ohio Watercolor Society - Associate Member
- 2025 - Current: Butler Institute of American Art - Member
- 2025 - 2026: Canton Museum of Art - Member
- 2025 - 2026: Massillon Museum - Artist Member
- 2024 - 2025: Patina Arts Centre (Closed) - Residency
- 2021 - 2025: Massillon Arts Community Council - Patron & Member
- 2021 - 2022: Massillon Museum - James & Eliza Duncan Society Member
- 1998 - 2004: Canton Art Institute - Child Artist Student
Other Involvement
- 2020 - Current: Stark County Bicycle Club - Board of Trustees & Member
- 2022 - Current: Massillon Area Greenways, Inc. - Benefactor & Member
- 2022: International Tennis Federation - Player
- 2022: Ohio to Erie Trial Foundation - Benefactor & Member
- 2021 - 2022: Deutscher Tennis Bund - Player
- 2008 - 2022: United States Tennis Association - League Captain & Player
- 2004 - 2009: Business Professionals of America - Student Member
- 1996 - 2006: Boy Scouts of America - Boyscout/Cubscout