Hi, I'm Emily Bench, a multidisciplinary artist and designer based in Oxford, Ohio. I'm pursuing a BFA at Miami University with a focus on Painting, Arts Management, and Entrepreneurship, and I'm passionate about turning creative concepts into tangible, meaningful work for clients and communities. I run Emily Bench Art, creating paintings, custom designs, board games, and commissioned illustrations. I also contribute to exhibitions and educational programs, blending hands-on making with community engagement to grow as an artist and designer.

EmilY Bench

Hi, I'm Emily Bench, a multidisciplinary artist and designer based in Oxford, Ohio. I'm pursuing a BFA at Miami University with a focus on Painting, Arts Management, and Entrepreneurship, and I'm passionate about turning creative concepts into tangible, meaningful work for clients and communities. I run Emily Bench Art, creating paintings, custom designs, board games, and commissioned illustrations. I also contribute to exhibitions and educational programs, blending hands-on making with community engagement to grow as an artist and designer.

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Hi, I’m Emily Bench, a multidisciplinary artist and designer based in Oxford, Ohio. I’m pursuing a BFA at Miami University with a focus on Painting, Arts Management, and Entrepreneurship, and I’m passionate about turning creative concepts into tangible, meaningful work for clients and communities.

I run Emily Bench Art, creating paintings, custom designs, board games, and commissioned illustrations. I also contribute to exhibitions and educational programs, blending hands-on making with community engagement to grow as an artist and designer.

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Language

French
Beginner

Work Experience

Resident Assistant (RA) at Miami University
August 11, 2025 - May 16, 2026
Coordinated events and provided resource connections for 43+ residents; ensured compliance with university safety policies and acted as the first responder in 15+ crisis management situations; planned and executed 10+ community events for educational and social development.
Logo Designer & Budget Coordinator at Oxford Community Arts Center
August 25, 2024 - May 16, 2025
Created 5+ mock logos using Adobe Illustrator and Procreate for new event logos; used Excel to create a budgeted materials list and drafted grant letters for financial support.
Jewelry Designer at Miami University
August 25, 2024 - December 5, 2024
Jewelry designer and fabricator for the 2025 Fashion and Design show 'Mosaic'; produced chains and a 'Chain Veil' piece using soldering, collaborating with a fashion designer to create accompanying metals piece.
Exhibitions Intern / Exhibitions Committee Member at Richard and Carole Cocks Art Museum, Miami University
August 25, 2024 - December 12, 2024
Curation internship and exhibitions committee member; curated with Jason Shaiman for the 2024-2025 From the Collection, Tooling Around with Jim Dine exhibition; developed 10+ educational materials related to various exhibits and cataloged 200+ museum assets into an itemized spreadsheet.
Logo Designer & Budget Coordinator at Oxford Community Arts Center
August 25, 2024 - December 1, 2024
Created 5+ mock logos using Adobe Illustrator and Procreate for event logos; used Excel to create a budgeted materials list and wrote a grant for financial support.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts at Miami University, Oxford, OH
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2026

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Manufacturing