William Behnken
Born:
New York City - 1943
Education:
The City College of New York, M.A., B. A.
The High School of Music and Art
Solo Exhibitions:
The Old Print Shop Gallery, N.Y., N.Y.: Prints and Drawings, 2009
Riverdale Garden Gallery, Bronx, N.Y.: 2004
The Old Print Shop Gallery, N.Y. N.Y.: Prints and Drawings, 2003
Julie Heller Gallery, Provincetown, MA: 1999&1998
New World Gallery, Dusseldorf, Germany: 1995
Berta Walker Gallery, Provincetown, MA: 1995
James Bakker Gallery, Boston, MA: 1995
Hell’s Kitchen Gallery, Provincetown, MA: New Aquatints, 1992
St. Peter’s Church at Citicorp, New York, NY: 1990
Hell’s Kitchen Gallery, Provincetown, MA: Lithographs and New Aquatints, 1988
Pleiades Gallery, New York, NY: 1981, 1979, 1976
River Gallery, Irvington?on?Hudson, NY: 1979
Cloud Gallery, New York, NY: 1976, 1975
Winter Gallery, New York, NY: 1974
Ringwood Manor Museum, Ringwood, NJ: 1971
Group Exhibitions:
Two Contemporary Printmakers, K.B. Gallery, N.Y. 2008
George Washington Bridge and Friends, K.B. Gallery, N.Y. 2008
Society of American Graphic Artists 74th Members Exhibition, The Old Print Shop Gallery, N.Y. 2007
The Art Students League Printmakers, Visions of New York, Manhattan Borough Presidents Office Gallery, N.Y. 2007
182nd Annual Exhibition, National Academy of Design, N.Y. 2007
The Art Students League of New York: Highlights From The Permanent Collection , a ten museum tour, from 2006-2008
Impressions of New York: Prints from the New York Historical Society. Curated by: Marilyn Symmes.
New York Historical Society. N.Y., N.Y.: 2004-2005
The Color of Night: How Artists Work with Darkness. Jane Voorhees Zimmerli Art Museum, Rutgers University. New Brunswick, New Jersey: 2005
La Biennele internationale d’estampe contemporaine de Trois-Rivieres, Quebec, Canada: 2005
Century Association Gallery, N.Y. N.Y., Artists Select Artists, Invitational Exhibition: 2003
Gallery of Graphic Arts, N.Y. N.Y., Impressions From The League: 2003
Art for Peace From New York: Invitational exhibition traveling to cities in Japan: 2003
City College of New York First Biennial Alumni Juried Exhibition, N.Y. N.Y.: 2003
Museum of the City of New York, N.Y. N.Y., Artists’ Views in Prints: 2002
Paine Webber Gallery, N.Y. N.Y., A Century on Paper: Prints by Art Students League Artists From 1901-2001: 2001
Denise Bibro Gallery, New York, NY: Prints and Prints, Invitational Exhibition: 2001
The Old Print Shop Gallery, New York, NY: Contemporary Artists: 2003, 2001
New York Society of Etchers, Juried Exchange Exhibition: New York/Budapest: 2001-2002
Sacred Heart University Gallery of Contemporary Art, Fairfield, CT: Still Life: 2001
Art Students League of New York: League Masters Now: 2000
New York Society of Etchers, First Exhibition of Prints, New York, NY: 2000
Parkside National Small Print Exhibition, Kenosha, Wisconsin: 2000
McNeese National Works on Paper Exhibition, Lake Charles, LA: 2000
Society of American Graphic Artists Annual Exhibition, NY, NY: 2003, 2002, 2000, 1999, 1996, 1992, 1991, 1989, 1984
National Academy of Design, New York, NY: Treasures Revealed: Nineteenth and Twentieth Century American Works on Paper, Curator, Trudie Grace, Ph.D: 1999
Art Students League of New York: Instructors Exhibition: 2003, 2002, 2001, 1999, 1998
Julie Heller Gallery, Provincetown, MA: 1998
St. Botolph Club, Boston, MA: Provincetown Then And Now, Curator, James Bakker: 1998
Provincetown Art Association and Museum, Provincetown, MA: Museum School Teachers Exhibition, Curator, Kathryn Smith: 1998
Nardin Galleries, Somers, NY: Bronx Views; 1998
The Old Print Shop Gallery, New York, NY: New York City Centennial Portfolio Exhibition: 1998
University of Wisconsin, Kenosha, WI: Parkside National Mezzotint Invitational Exhibition: 1997
Provincetown Art Association and Museum, Provincetown, MA: The Artist’s Eye, John Dowd Selects From The Collection: 1996
National Academy of Design, New York, NY: Recent Acquisitions: 1996
Wagner College, Staten Island, NY: Drawing Invitational: 1996
State Gallery, Lodz, Poland: Small Graphic Forms: 1996
Society of American Graphic Artists, Traveling Exhibition (NY, CA, CT): East West Print Exchange: 1996
Susan Teller Galleries, NY, NY: New York By Night, New Jersey By Day: 1991
Wenniger Gallery, Provincetown, Mass.: Invitational Exhibition: 1990
Susan Teller Galleries, NY, NY: Recent Works On Paper: 1990
Audubon Artists Annual Exhibition, NY, NY: 2003, 1996, 1992, 1990, 1986, 1984, 1983, 1982
National Academy of Design Annual Exhibition, NY, NY: 2003, 2001, 1992, 1990, 1986, 1984, 1982, 1980, 1976
Provincetown Art Association and Museum, Provincetown Mass: Printmaking in Provincetown, curated by Robert Blackburn. Exhibition co-sponsored by the Smithsonian Institute for Two Year Traveling Exhibits: 1989
Auburn College Auburn, NY: New York at Night, curated by Barbara Jones: 1989
Bronx Museum of the Arts, Bronx NY: The Bronx and Beyond: 1989
Bronx Museum of the Arts Satellite Galleries Program, Bronx, NY: Bronx Views: 1989
Susan Teller Galleries, NY, NY: Celebrating New York: 1988
Morningstar Gallery, NY, NY: New Works, Gallery Artists: 1988
Sylvan Cole Gallery, NY, NY: Selected works from the Manhattan Graphics Center print portfolio, On Broadway: 1988
Associated American Artists Gallery, NY, NY: 1987
Bronx Museum of the Arts, Bronx NY: Nightworks: 1987
Ledo Gallery, NY, NY: Provincetown Friends: 1987
Hell’s Kitchen Gallery, Provincetown, Mass., 1992, 1987, 1986
Provincetown Art Association and Museum, Provincetown, Mass: Members Juried Competition, 1987, Small Format Works Competition: 1987
Morningstar Gallery, NY, NY: Member Artists Exhibition: 1987
Wenniger Graphics Gallery, Boston, Mass: Windows and Views: 1986
Provincetown Art Association and Museum, Provincetown, Mass: Monotype Competition, 1986
Associated American Artists Gallery, NY, NY: Prints of New York, 1986
The River Gallery, Irvington?on?Hudson, NY: 1981
Robert Hull Fleming Museum, VT: 1979
17th Bradley National Print and Drawing Competition, Peoria, IL: 1979
Pleiades Gallery, New York, NY: 1977, 1976, 1975, 1974
Works in Museums, Corporate and Private Collections:
Mississippi Museum, Jackson, Mississippi, 2007 : A group of 40 works including prints and drawings given as a gift from the collection of Robert Kipniss.
New Orleans Museum, LA: 2003
Newark Public Library Print Collection, N.J.: 2009,2003
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY: 2005,2001
British Museum, London, England: 2001, 2000
Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge England: 2001
New York Public Library Print Room, New York, NY: 2008, 2003, 2001, 2000, 1995
Art Students League of New York, 2008, 1998
Housatonic Museum of Art, Bridgeport, CT, 1998
Norwalk Community Technical College Collection, Norwalk, CT: 1997
National Academy of Design Permanent Collection, New York, NY: 2007,1995
State Gallery of Art, Lodz, Poland: 1996
Zimmerli Art Museum, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ: 1995 & 1992
Herbert F. Johnson Museum, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY: 1992
Bowdoin College Museum of Art, Brunswick, ME: 1992
Provincetown Heritage Museum, Provincetown, MA: 1992
Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn, NY: 1991
Provincetown Art Association and Museum, Provincetown, MA: 1996, 1991, 1986
Provincetown Monument Museum, Provincetown, MA: 1989
Consolidated Edison of New York, Corporate Collection: 1989
Springfield Art Association Museum, Springfield, OH: 1985
Indianapolis Museum of Fine Art, Indianapolis, IN: 1985 & 1983
Museum of the City of New York: 1995 & 1982
Readers Digest Collection, Pleasantville, NY: 1982
State University of New York Maritime College, Bronx, NY: 1981
State University of New York at Farmingdale: 1980
Chrysler Museum, Norfolk, VA: 1976
Sanford Bernstein & Co., New York, NY: 1995
CECO Corporation, New York, NY
The Donald & Andrea Kline Collection, Bedford, NY
The Daniel & Harriet Levitt Collection, Scarsdale, N.Y.
Teaching:
The City College of New York, 1970?present
Art Students League of New York, 1998?present
Provincetown Art Association, 1984?2000
C.W. Post College, Long Island University, 1996
Bronx Community College, 1973?1983
National Academy of Design, 2001-2008, 1979?1980
Professional Activities:
Juror of Prizes: Washington Square Outdoor Art Exhibition, N.Y. 2009
Lecture Series, Art Students League, N.Y., Picturing The City: Artists Represent The City. 2009
Lecture Series, Art Students League, N.Y., The Use and Meaning of Light in Art. 2008
Lecture Series, Art Students League, N.Y., The Landscape in Western Art. 2006
Lecture Series, Art Students League, N.Y., Exploring The Tradition of Printmaking. 2005
Visiting Artist Presentation, An Artists Journey, Hamilton College, Clinton, N.Y. 2005
Juror of Selection, City College Second Biennial Alumni Exhibition, N.Y., N.Y.: 2004
Juror of Prizes in Graphics, National Academy of Design, N.Y., N.Y.: 2004
Juror of Selection in Graphics, Audubon Artsist, N.Y., N.Y.: 2004
Lecture Presentation, National Academy of Design School, N.Y. The Painted Print: A
Presentation of the Controversey Over Hand Coloring of Renaissance Wood-cuts and Engravings.
Elected President, Society of American Graphic Artists: 2002, 2001, 2000,1999
Art Students League Instructors Print Portfolio 2001
Visiting Artist’s Presentation, My Career as a Printmaker, Hamilton College, Clinton New York: 2000
Prize Juror, American Society of Contemporary Artists, New York, NY: 2000
Elected President, Gamma Chapter C.C.N.Y., Phi Beta Kappa, 2000
Lecture Presentation for All Out Artists Group at the Gay and Lesbian Center, NY, NY: 2000
Lecture Presentation at the Pen and Brush Club, New York, NY: 2000
Entry Juror in Graphics, National Academy of Design: 1999
Juror in Graphics, National Academy of Design, New York, NY: 1999
Curator, The Artist’s Eye: Selected Prints and Drawings From The Permanent Collection,
Provincetown Art Association and Museum, Provincetown, MA: 1998
Co?Curator with Ann Chernow, Surface & Diversity: Prints and Their Processes, Housatonic Museum of Art, Bridgeport, CT: 1998
Curator, New York Centennial Portfolio, Wagner College, Staten Island, NY: 1998
Juror in Graphics, Audubon Artists, New York, NY: 1997
Elected Member, The Boston Printmakers, Boston, MA: 1995
Participant in Artists Showcase, a presentation of slides and original work before members of the Print Club of New York, New York, NY: 1996
Elected Academician, National Academy of Design, New York: 1995
Elected Council Member, Society of American Graphic Artists: 1995
Guest Lecturer, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Historic Site Museum, Cambridge, MA: 1994. A lecture consisting of a brief history of printmaking followed by a day?long workshop devoted to the techniques of prints for identification by curators and cataloguers of the museums of the National Park Service
Guest Lecturer, Metropolitan Museum of Art Print Room, NY: 1993 This was a lecture on the origins of printmaking in Europe for a group of students from the Manhattan Graphics Center.
Director in Graphics, Audubon Artists: 1991?1992
Guest Lecturer, Federal Hall National Memorial, New York, NY: Lithography in America: The Prints of Currier and Ives: 1990
Guest Lecturer, Presant Gallery, Bronx, NY: Survey of Printmaking History: 1990
Director, Provincetown Art Association Museum School, Provincetown, MA: 1984?1992
Guest Lecturer, National Academy of Design: Color in Printmaking: 1989
Elected Member, Society of American Graphic Artists: 1989
Secretary, Gamma Chapter of Phi Beta Kappa at C.C.N.Y. 1986?1989
Vice President in Graphics, Audubon Artists: 1984?1987
Corresponding Secretary, Audubon Artists: 1981?1984
Elected Member, Audubon Artists: 1980
Guest Lecturer, Museum of Fine Art, Springfield, MA: 1975
A series of three weekly lectures on the movements in early 20th century American art accompanying an exhibition of prints and drawings of those periods drawn from a collection at Yale University.
Publications:
Price, Linda. Black and White in New York City, Article in American Artist Magazine: Drawing Edition, Volume4, Issue13, N.Y. 2007
Symmes, Marilyn. Impressions of New York: Prints from the New York Historical Society. New York: Princton Architectural Press, 2004
Behnken, William. “Whistler and His Circle in Venice: An Exhibition Review.” Linea: Journal of the Art Students League of NewYork, Vol. 8 No 1. (Summer 2004)
Grace, Trudie. Paper Trail: Prints Drawings, and Watercolors in the National Academy of Design. New York: National Academy of Design: 2000
Weisberg, Ruth. The Best of Printmaking: An International Collection. Rockport, MA: Rockport Publishers: 1997
Who’s Who in American Art 2002-2009
Who’s Who in the World 2001-2009
Who’s Who in America 2001-2009
Awards:
Ralph Fabri / Leo Meissner Prize & Charles L. Elliott Medal for Graphics, National Academy of Design, 184th Annual Exhibition, N.Y. 2009
Emile and Dines Carlsen Award in Graphics, National Academy of Design, 180th Annual Exhibition, N.Y. 2005
Audubon Artists Silver Medal of Honor in Graphics,63rd Annual Exhibition, N.Y. 2005
City College of New York Art Alumni Association Art Career Achievement Award: 2004
Ralph Fabri Award in Graphics, National Academy of Design 178th Annual Exhibition, N.Y.: 2003
Audubon Artists Gold Medal of Honor in Graphics, 61st Annual Exhibition, New York, NY: 2003
Purchase Award, McNeese National Works on Paper Exhibition, Lake Charles, LA: 2000
John Taylor Arms Purchase Award, 20th National Albany Print Club Exhibition, Albany, NY: 1998
Graphics Prize, National Academy of Design, NY: 1997
Carl Schrag Memorial Award, Society of American Graphic Artists Exhibition: 1997
Louis Lozowick Award in Graphics, Audubon Artists Annual Exhibition, New York, NY: 1996, 1991, 1986
Graphics Prize, National Academy of Design Annual Exhibition, New York, NY: 1992
Audubon Artists Silver Medal in Graphics, Audubon Artists Annual Exhibition, New York, NY: 1992
Society of American Graphic Artists Purchase Award: 1989
Murray Roth Memorial Award in Graphics, Audubon Artists Annual Exhibition, New York, NY: 1981
Certificate of Merit in Graphics, National Academy of Design, New York, NY: 1976
Elected Phi Beta Kappa: 1968