Ben Goldman
Marietta, GA 30064 · 1651 Westport lane
(770) 429-2371 · ben@bengstudio.com

Selected Exhibitions:

2006
Art Space International Grand Opening, Art Space International, Atlanta, (group show)
“Pin-up Show”, Museum of Contemporary Arts, Atlanta, Georgia. (Group show)
“The Game of Life”, Pangea restaurant, Atlanta, GA (Solo show)
“22nd Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition,” Sturgis Gallery, Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, GA. (Group show)
The Art of Dining IV”, Lowe Gallery, Atlanta, GA (Invitational Show)
Gallery Opening, Durrett Studio and Gallery, Marietta, GA (group show)
“The Blur Show”, Pangea restaurant, Atlanta, GA (Group Show)
“Art Papers Art Auction,” Mason Murer Gallery, Atlanta, Georgia. (Invitational show)
“Hamburger and Hotdog Show”, Fat Louie’s Restaurant, Atlanta, GA. (Group show)
“The Ben Show”, Spruill Gallery. Atlanta, Georgia (Invitational show)

2005
“Pin-up Show,” Museum of Contemporary Arts, Atlanta, Georgia. (Group show)
“Tidal Exhibition”, Fine Arts Gallery, Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, GA (Group show)
“Fill in the Blanks”, Pangea Restaurant, Atlanta, GA (Group Show)
“A Group Show”, The Joint, Vinings, GA (Group Show)
“Looks Good on Paper 4th edition”, Spruill Art Gallery, Atlanta, Georgia. (Invitational show)
“22nd Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition,” Sturgis Gallery, Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, GA. (Group show)
“The Art of Dining III”, Lowe Gallery, Atlanta, GA (Invitational Show)
“Only Printed Matters”, Pangea Restaurant, Atlanta, GA (Group show)
“Classic American Food”, Fat Louie’s Restaurant, Atlanta, GA. (Group show)

2004
Student Philosophy Guild charity show, The Five Spot, Atlanta, GA (Group show)
“Pin-up Show,” Museum of Contemporary Arts, Atlanta, Georgia. (Group show)
“Studio Sweepings”, 3 Ten Haustudio, Atlanta, GA. (Group Show)
“To the Left, to the Right and from outer space- Political Cartoons and Comix from Atlanta and Beyond!”, Temple Gallery, Decatur, GA. (Group show)
“The Art of Dining II,” Momus Gallery, Atlanta, GA. (Iinvitational)
“Art Papers Art Auction,” City Hall East, Atlanta, Georgia. (Group show)
“Atlanta Bar Association (Charity Art Auction) Garland Mansion, Atlanta, GA (Invitational)
“21st Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition,” Sturgis Gallery, Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, GA. (Group show)

2003
“Pin-up Show,” Museum of Contemporary Arts, Atlanta, Georgia. (Group show)
“Looks Good on Paper 2nd Edition,” Spruill Art Gallery, Atlanta, Georgia. (Group show)
“20th Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition,” Stillwell Gallery, Kennesaw State University, Georgia (Group show)

Selected Commissions:

2006
Graphic design and illustration for Wingman design, Atlanta, Georgia -tshirt illustration for Styx.
Illustration and design for GDN Networks, Gainesville, Florida
2005
Graphic design and illustration for Wingman design, Atlanta, Georgia
Graphic design for Camp Happy Hearts, Alpharetta, Georgia
2004
Illustration and design for GDN Networks, Gainesville, Florida
Illustration for Wingman design, Atlanta, Georgia
2003
Graphic design for Georgia Public Health Association, Georgia State Health Department, Atlanta, Georgia.
Web design and Illustration for GDN Networks, Gainesville, Florida
Web design and Illustration for Ironrocket.com, Gainesville, Florida
2002
Web design and Illustration for Cakebake.com, Gainesville, Florida
Illustration for the Xplay network, Gainesville, Florida
Web design for the band Harvey Nation, Atlanta, Georgia
Web design for the department of Microbiology and Cell Science, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida.
2001
Illustration and design work for the band Harvey Nation, Atlanta, Georgia
Web design for IFAS department at University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida.
2000
Illustrations for Greyhound Friends of NC, Greensboro, North Carolina.
Web Design and Illustration for Oak View Middle School, Newberry, Florida.

Bibliography:

" 'Ben' Artists offer tribute to whimsy", Jerry Cullum, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Feb 5, 2006
Share Art and Literary Magazine, Vol.34, Issue1, 2005, p. 7,9,21,23,40,51,53,
"Eat, Drink and Donate", Collin Kelly, Atlanta Buckhead, April 2004, p.10
http://www.kennesaw.edu/visual_arts/EXHIBITION-JURIED_STUDENT/2004-Juried.html April,2004
“KSU Students Dish It Up,” Kennesaw State University Visual Art Department website February 23,2004
“Celebrating Student Art,” Marietta Daily Journal, April 17, 2003

Awards:

2006
President’s List – Honors Student
2005
Austell Rotary Club Art Scholarship. Kennesaw State
University.
Third Place award in Drawing, 22nd Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition,” Kennesaw State University, Georgia
President’s List – Honors Student
2004
Third Place award in Painting, 21st Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition,” Kennesaw State University, Georgia.
Second Place award in Sculpture, 21st Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition,” Kennesaw State University, Georgia.
President’s List – Honors Student
2003
Letter of Appreciation, for Kennesaw State University department of visual arts fundraising gala, from Matt Murphy, director of gala development and creation.
Letter of Appreciation, for Kennesaw State University department of visual arts fundraising gala, from Dean of school of the arts.
Honorable Mention Drawing, “20th Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition,” Kennesaw State University, Georgia.

Professional Experience:

2006
President, Visions Art Guild, Kennesaw, GA
Art Conservator-Frame restoration, Durrett Studio and Gallery, Marietta, GA.
2005
President, Visions Art Guild, Kennesaw, GA
Art Conservator-Frame restoration, Durrett Studio and Gallery, Marietta, GA. Technical Assistance, (Exhibition Installation) for “Tidal Exhibitions” show, Fine Arts Gallery, Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, GA
Technical Assistance, (Exhibition Installation) for Visions Art Guild, “22nd Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition”, Sturgis Gallery, Kennesaw, GA
2004
President, Visions Art Guild, Kennesaw, GA
Art Teacher for High School Honors students weekend course, Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, GA
Judge for “Georgia Beta Club Art Competition,” Georgia State Convention, Atlanta, Georgia.
Technical Assistance, (Exhibition Installation) for Visions Art Guild, “21st Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition”, Sturgis Gallery, Kennesaw, GA
2003
Technical Assistance, (Exhibition Installation) for Suzie Selman, Painter, Pangea Restaurant, Atlanta, GA
Technical Assistance, (painting and constructing sets), for Fundraising gala for the Kennesaw State University department of visual arts, Kennesaw, GA
Technical Assistance, (Exhibition Installation) for Visions Art Guild, “20th Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition”, Sturgis Gallery, Kennesaw, GA
1996 – Present: Freelance illustrator, web and graphic designer.

Education: Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, GA. Bachelor of Fine Arts degree (2006)

References available upon request.