Last held August 2017, the Foundry Art Centre presents an all media exhibition focusing on the written word’s role in the visual arts. Contemporary society is saturated with media and this exhibition showcases how intertwined the literary and visual arts are. Submitting artists can utilize the written word literally, symbolically, texturally, and/or referentially. View Show […]

February 21st Event Link > Come Join us at The Wellness Wheel in celebration of Ben Parks and Chamber Lace. You will also have an opportunity to meet the Wellness Providers at The Wellness Wheel along with many local entrepreneurs that will be setting up shop throughout the center. This is a perfect opportunity to […]

Excited to have a piece in the exhibition: “Look Me in the Eye, Portraits of Kansas City”   At the Epsten Gallery September 15 – November 29, 2019 Opening Reception: 1 – 4 PM Sunday, September 15th 5500 W 123rd St. Leawood, KS 66209 65 works by 65 artists curated by Elisabeth Kirsch and Mike […]

Portraits, Paintings by: Benjamin Parks Opening Reception: Sep. 27th, 5-7pm Event > Show runs: Sep. 23-Oct. 25th Gallery Hours: Mon – Fri, 8:30am-4:30pm Presented by The Potter Gallery, with support from the Department of Art, and The Missouri Western State University School of Fine Arts. Potter Art Gallery  

The official opening of Benjamin Parks exhibition at Hotel Indigo Crossroads will be September 6th as part of First Friday’s. View Event >    

I am showing a piece at the Smalter Gallery. The show is entitled W39th Street: Art From Here Opening Aug 2nd: https://www.facebook.com/events/340630373554363/ Join us on First Friday for a celebration of artists connected to W 39th street. I put out an open call for artists who love 39th, work on 39th or live near 39th […]

Thank you Foundry Arts Center for the write up!! Artist Spotlight: Sharon Charmley and Benjamin Parks I Figurative Works II Award Winners March 27, 2019 Sharon Charmley How did you first become involved with art? I have always been interested in art, and I can recall that even in elementary school, I was the kid […]

I was honored to recieve a Jurors choice award at this show! February 22 – April 5, 2019 OPENING RECEPTION: Friday, February 22, 5:30 – 8:00pm THE EXHIBITION Portraiture has played a major role in the history of mankind. Leaders and saints from Sumerian times to modern times have their likeness immortalized in art. Since […]

In Progress is a sneak peek of two upcoming larger bodies of work: a “Portrait Series” and the much anticipated “Family Series” which explores loss, alienation and family.

Show opens April 6th, 2018 Excited for this show. So many great artists, its an honor to be a part of.       Show opens April 6th, 2018 opening reception is 6-9pm Hilliard Gallery 1820 McGee St Kansas City, Mo 64108 816-561-2956 www.hilliardgallery.com Gallery Hours: Tues-Friday 10-5, Sat 12-4 and by appointment Show runs […]

It was such an honor to be in the show … thank you Patricia B Glenn and Michael J Pronko MD … u are beautiful people! This talented young man was a featured artist for the P&M Artworks #SecretSalon held in January. Please take moment to look carefully at the work of #BenParks as the […]