J Ben Hartley

I entered into Bowling Green State University's Fine Art program in 2005 where I am working toward a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree with an emphasis on two-dimensional studies. During my first two years there, I was a resident of BGSU’s Arts Village and I continue to be an active leader in Bowling Green's [Cru].

Upon graduation from high school, I earned the Alvord-Little Fine Arts Scholarship from SHS and the Incoming Talent Award from BGSU. In the spring of 2006, Bowling Green State University awarded me the Freshman Art Scholarship for the coming academic year, in 2007 the Sophomore Art Scholarship, and in 2008 the Junior Art Schoilarship. During spring break, 2006, I traveled with others from the Arts Village to the American Southwest to observe and participate in the culture and art of that region.

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Right now I am vigorously making more work as I am preparing to enter into Masters of Fine Arts program.

I am not what I ought to be. I am not what I want to be.

I am not what I hope to be. But still, I am not what I used to be.
And by the grace of God, I am what I am.
-- John Newton