Ben Kinsley

Ben Kinsley is an Assistant Professor and Co-Director of the Visual Art Program at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs, with office location COLU 2005 and email contact bkinsley@uccs.edu.

Education:

• M.F.A. from Carnegie Mellon University
• B.F.A. from Cleveland Institute of Art
• Studies at Fachhochschule Schwäbisch Hall, Germany

His interdisciplinary practice spans contemporary art, public interventions, digital media, and experimental performance. Notable projects include Google Street View neighborhood choreography, surprise theatrical performances in private homes, paranormal concert series, feline utopia investigations, and buried treasure installations. His work critically engages with digital culture, spatial politics, and audience interaction through video, animation, and site-specific installations.

Scientific Awards and Honors:

• Artist-in-Residence at Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture
• Artist-in-Residence at Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts
• Artist-in-Residence at Skaftfell Art Center, Iceland
• Artist-in-Residence at Askeaton Contemporary Arts, Ireland
• Artist-in-Residence at Platform, Finland

Kinsley teaches Digital Foundations, Video Art, Animation, and Situations - Contemporary Art in Public Space. No information is available regarding graduate student advising or research grants. His work has been featured in major media including NPR, The Washington Post, and Wired, though no dedicated labs or research teams are documented in the source material.