Mike Bennett
NationalityAmerican
Alma materShippensburg University
Known forVisual art
Notable workA to Zoo, Dinolandia, Wonderwood
Websitemikebennettart.com

Mike Bennett is a visual artist based in Portland, Oregon, United States. He studied art education and has worked as a preschool teacher.[1]

Bennett's A to Zoo and A, B, Sea projects were exhibited at Director Park. Bioluminescent Beasts was displayed at Pioneer Place in 2022 as part of the Portland Winter Light Festival.[2] Dinolandia was exhibited in downtown Portland in 2022.[3][4] Bennet designed MidCity SmashBurger's mascot, who appears in the company's logo.

Bennett was recognized as a distinguished alumni of his high school for his work in the visual arts.[5]

References

  1. Acker, Lizzy (2021-04-19). "Portland artist Mike Bennett is making his yard into a 'magical' aquarium alphabet this spring". The Oregonian. Archived from the original on 2021-10-16. Retrieved 2022-07-22.
  2. Stein, Rosemarie (2022-01-31). "Portland's self-guided Winter Light Festival glows for 9 nights". The Oregonian. Archived from the original on 2022-07-08. Retrieved 2022-07-22.
  3. "Dinolandia, an Immersive Museum of Mike Bennett Art, Will Open Downtown This Spring". Willamette Week. Archived from the original on 2022-05-03. Retrieved 2022-07-22.
  4. "Portland artist Mike Bennett loves dinosaurs. He thinks you'll love them too after visiting his pop-up museum, Dinolandia". opb. Archived from the original on 2022-07-14. Retrieved 2022-07-22.
  5. Moore, Marcia (October 4, 2022). "Selinsgrove High School Alumni Banquet scheduled for Nov. 5". The Daily Item.


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