Ben Watkins holds an MFA (2003) from The Rhode Island School of Design and a BFA (2001) from Murray State University, KY. Ben Watkins' work has been shown in a solo exhibition at AS220 Project Space, Providence, RI; and in groups shows at the Chazan Gallery, Providence, RI; One Way Gallery, Narragansett, RI; the Jamestown Art Center, Jamestown, RI; Worcester State University Art Gallery, Worcester, MA; and at Cade Tompkins Projects, Providence, RI. Ben Watkins is the recipient of the 2014 Rhode Island State Council of the Arts Fellowship in 3-Dimensional Work.