curriculum vitae

Columbus, Ohio • (614) 395 2008 • hello@benspowell.com • download CV, resume

Education

2021 - 2025    Post-Baccalaureate Art Studies. Ohio State University
2020                B.S. in Computer Science & Engineering. Ohio State University

Experience

2022 -
Glassblowing Assistant for multiple faculty-led projects with David King, Jonathan Capps, Brianna Gluszak, Molly Burke, and others. Columbus, Ohio.
Spring 2024
Teaching Assistant for Intermediate Glass. Ohio State University (OSU). Instructor Brianna Gluszak.
2024 -
Gaffer/Tutor for Student Projects. OSU. Facilitated weekly gaffer slots to assist students with technique and project guidance.
2024
Residency Assistant for Brianna Gluszak. Wheaton Arts, Millville, NJ.
2024
Demonstrating Artist at grand reopening, Columbus Glass Art Center, Columbus, Ohio.
Spring 2025
Teaching Assistant for Intro to Glass Art. Ohio State University (OSU). Instructor Nate Riccutio.
2025
Studio Assistant for Summer Session 5 - "What's Your Superpower?" with Minami Oya. Penland School of Craft
Fall 2025
Teaching Assistant for Intro to Glass Art. Ohio State University (OSU). Instructor Molly Burke.
2025 -
Gaffer at Franklin Park Conservatory. Instruct classes and perform demonstrations for park audience.

Other Professional Experience

2019 - 2025
Application Developer
Ohio State University. College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences.
Designed and developed data-driven web applications to support university research.