Jay Benham is an enrolled member of the Kiowa Tribe. Receiving a B.S.E., in Art Education from Henderson State University. He received an M.A., Art Education from Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, Arizona. He has exhibited in Sedona, Arizona, Santa Fe, and Tahlequah, Oklahoma. He has also entered Art Shows such as Red Earth Festival, Indian Market (SWAIA), and Cherokee Art Market. Permanent collections include Fred Jones, Jr. Museum, Sequoyah National Research, University of Arkansas, and the Kiowa Art Museum. His business experiences include manufacturing, consumer relations, and employee development. He was formerly a Museum Educator for Crystal Bridges.

Panel: Retracing the Trail of Tears

Artist Website

Interview in Burnaway Magazine