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| Ben Schlitz is an artist known throughout the country. His chainsaw performances are jaw dropping, and his accomplishments in the world of art and music are respected to the highest degree. Updated Achievements Objective. To further my experience while providing valuable services to your institution. Awards/ Exhibitions. 26th Annual Plaza Art Comp., featured artist. December 2005. Beverly Art Center. Featured artist for the Beverly/Morgan Park Home Tour. May 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 Beverly Art Center. Art Fair, 2005, 2006. Beverly Art Center. Southern Lights Exhibition. January 2004 Art In The Garden. Exhibit displayed at Garfield Park Conservatory June 2004– December 2004. City of Chicago’s Open Studio Project, hosted by Department of Cultural Affairs. Featured artist for the moth of February 2004. I created, 12 life-size chainsaw sculptures in one month. Milwaukee Layton Gallery. Featured Artist September– December, 2002, 2003. Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design. Winner of the Mary Nohl Scholarship Graduated CumLaude City of Chicago and Chicago Academy for the Fine Arts. Painted a “Cow”, for the cities “Cows On Parade.” City of Chicago, and Cultural Affairs. Media Coverage: The Villager, September , 2004, September 2005, March 2005. April 2007 Channel 11 WTTW, “Art Beat”, February 23, 2004. Channel 2 News, February 24, 2004 Fox News, February 24, 2004 Chicago Sun Times, February 10, 2004, pg.23 Skills. Proficient with the most advanced technologies in computer and recording equipment. I am skilled in several different types of media including but not limited to: Canvas, clay, concrete, wood, ceramics, metal casting, printing, and graphic design. I am also qualified to operate all hand tools, power tools, welding equipment, and foundry facilities. Volunteer Work. Over 100 hours of service provided to Hawthorne Glen Nature Conservatory, in Milwaukee Wisconsin. Volunteer nature instructor; where I lead groups of children K-8 throughout the conservatory explaining the aspects of nature. Volunteer Chainsaw art and sculpture instructor at the Beverly Art center events. |
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BenOfficial |
 Manifested September 12, 2000. Fabricated Daggers Drawn Records. Established BenOfficial Productions LLC. Performed in venues throughout the chicagoland area. BenO’fficial say it like you mean it. It’s BenOfficial since “In The Beginning”, since, “Attic Traks”, from “A Few Years Back”, to “Roundtable”. The new chapter has begun. It is what it is. Height: 5’11 Weight: 165 Eyes: Black Hat Size: 7.25 Skills: Producer, MC/Lyricist, Beat re/Inventor, Digital Recording. and everything Ben Schlitz does---and so much more.... |
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Born September 12, 1980, |
 Benjamin R Schlitz, Born September 12, 1980. Grew up on the south side of Chicago. Attended Sutherland Elementary School. Graduated 1995. Graced the presence of Brother Rice’ Catholic College Prep. Fresh/Soph, then transferred to the Chicago Academy for the Fine Arts Junior year. Graduated 1999. In fall of 99’ the phenom was accepted to Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design. Graduated 2003. Height: 6’0 Weight: 170 Eyes: Blue Hair: Red Skills: Carpentry, Large Scale Sculpture, Foundry, Welding,Carving, Painting, Printing, Graphics, Design and Layout, Plumbing, Portraiture, House Drawings, Murals, --Inquire. To Be UpDated Soon..... Phases Of The One, The Only.... |