J. Milton Beens
watercolor/oil landscapes
masters university of montana
studio artist in durango 47 years
works in several collections in Colorado and Utah
multiple awards in local and national juried shows
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Recent Awards:
Cortez Cultural Center Juried Show Best in Show
Durango Art Center member show 2nd place
20th annual Snowdown Wine tasting and silent auction 1st place
52nd Annual Artist Holiday
Juried show 1st place
Ouray County Arts Association Permanent Collection
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Currently Showing:
Represented in many local collections
Mercy Medical Center
Durango Digestive Health
Shand Law Office
Purgatory Resort
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Education:
M. A. University of Montana, Missoula, MT, 1970
Concentration: Ceramics, Painting and Printmaking
B. A., Weber State College, Ogden, UT 1965
Concentration: Printmaking and Painting
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Teaching Experience:
Director of Ceramics, Salt Lake Art Center, SLC, UT 1971-76
Instructor of Ceramics, Weber State College, Ogden, UT, Spring, 1976
Instructor of Ceramics, University of Utah, Snowbird Summer Arts Program,
Snowbird, (SLC, UT) 1975
Instructor of Art, Bemidji State College, Bemidji, MN, 1970-71
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Related Experience:
President, Utah Designer Craftsman, SLC, UT, 1972-76
Director of miscellaneous workshops in Salt Lake area, 1971-76
Organizer and Director of University Center Art Service, University of Montana, 1969-70
Director, Weber State College Student Union Art Services, Ogden, UT, 1965
Exhibit Specialist, U.S. Forest Service, Ogden, UT 1964-67
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Studio Address: 1031 CR 141, Durango, CO 81301
Phone: 970.903.8775
Website: miltbeens.com
Facebook: facebook.com/milt.beens
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