New Hampshire

Profile Type: Artist
Artist
Marek Bennett's COMICS WORKSHOP
Discovery-based Comics Ed Programs by Marek Bennett, M.Ed.
Available year-round for schools, libraries, community organizations, &c.
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Drawn from the actual account of a Henniker, NH school teacher. (GRAPHIC NOVEL)
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One rabbit's quest for family among the roots and ruins of the Old World! (GRAPHIC NOVEL)
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Drawn for the Weeks Act Centennial.
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From a series of fantasy landscape speed-drawing videos.
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Self publishing instructional video.
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Fun poster image for 2017 Summer Reading Program "Build a Better World" COMICS WORKSHOP! [ www.marekbennett.com/build ]
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Local History Comics from the Granite State
Comics collaborations between Marek & storytellers in the Vermont migrant dairy worker community.
Drawn from the actual account of a Henniker, NH schoolteacher!
I Have Worked With
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January 2016
Rostered teaching artist (Arts in Education)
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May 2012
HTG Presenter: "Comics in World History & Cultures"
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Contact Information
First Name:
Marek
Job Title/Position:
Cartoonist & Educator
Physical Address:
Henniker, NH
03242
Last Name:
Bennett
About
Profile Type:
Artist
Primary Discipline:
Visual/Crafts - Cartooning / Graphic Novel
Additional Disciplines:
Design - Graphic
Humanities - History
Humanities - Science
Multi-Disciplinary
Visual/Crafts - Illustration / Drawing
Year Founded:
2002
Populations Served:
Adults
Families
General Public
Immigrant Populations
School Groups
Teens
Languages Available:
Spanish
Legal Status:
Commercial Business - Sole proprietorship
Institution/Business Type:
Artist (Individual)
Activities and Services:
Art Sales
Arts Instruction / Lessons
Community Arts
Curriculum Development
Performance / Concert / Reading
Professional Development / Training
Publishing
Residency - Community
Residency - In School
Residency - Other
Workshops / Demonstrations / Master Class
Events Per Year:
60
Seasons Active:
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Geographic Reach:
Town / City
County
Multi-County Region
State
Multi-State Region
National
International
Affiliations and Accomplishments
Professional Associations:
NH State Council on the Arts
Arts Alliance of Northern NH
NH State Council on the Arts
Children's Literacy Foundation
Awards:
"Great Graphic Novel for Teens" 2017 (Y.A.L.S.A.)
Xeric Award for Self Publishing
I am on the following State Arts Agency Roster(s):
New Hampshire Education Roster
I am a Touring Artist
Fee Range Minimum:
$400
Fee Range Maximum:
$2,401
State of Residence:
New Hampshire
Minimum Number of Performers:
1
Maximum Number of Performers:
1
I am a Teaching Artist
Teaching Settings:
Afterschool Program
Arts and Cultural Center / Venue
Community Site / Center
School / University
Subject Areas:
Arts Integration - English Language / Literacy
Arts Integration - Foreign Languages
Arts Integration - History and Social Science
Literature
Media
Music
Visual/Crafts
Ages Served:
Pre-Kindergarten-age
Elementary School-age
Middle School-age
High School-age
College-Age
Adults
Seniors
Certifications / Training:
M.Ed (Curriculum & Instruction)
Fee Range Minimum:
$400
Fee Range Maximum:
$9,999