Will Watson

Teaching Artist

Will was born in Indianapolis, IN. He received his MFA from The Maryland Institute College of Art LeRoy E. Hoffberger School of Painting in Baltimore, MD, and his BFA from the Indiana University Purdue University of Indianapolis Herron School of Art and Design 2011.

Will has had the honor of being a keynote speaker for youth and community engagement opportunities with the Reginald F. Lewis Museum, the Maryland State Education Association, the Maryland Institute College of Arts Community Arts Virtual Power Speakers Series, and Stone Quarry Arts Park, in Cazenovia, NY.

Will is a Leslie King Hammond Graduate Fellowship recipient and has been featured in select group exhibitions at Sperone Westwater, NY, Black Wall Street, NY, and Pepco Edison Place Gallery in Washington DC. Will’s exhibitions include: Ed Vaire Gallery, a solo presentation of the works created during his residency on Governor’s Island, summer 2022, and at the NADA House. He has also inspired future artists by teaching elementary/middle school students in Baltimore City's Public Schools and young adults in New York City.