Ben Kelly

Ben Kelly is a Senior Lecturer in Illustration at the University of Wolverhampton, affiliated with the Faculty of Arts, Business and Social Sciences. His research focuses on capturing sporting events through painting, blending fine art with sports culture. Notably, he won the Football and Fine Arts Prize in 2007 for his work 'The Final Whistle'.

He served as the artist-in-residence at Manchester City Football Club, documenting match-day experiences through paintings displayed at the Manchester City Museum and later the National Football Museum. His work also extends to boxing, including documenting Ricky Hatton’s final fights.

• Awards: Football and Fine Arts Prize (2007)

While no formal grants or advising roles are detailed, his artistic projects emphasize collaboration with cultural institutions and sports organizations. No lab affiliations or teams are explicitly mentioned.