Hey there! My name is Ben, and I'm a traveling interdisciplinary artist. Originally from the Southeast, I'm a cleanly guest who enjoys traveling, writing, community organizing, dogs, hiking, contemporary art, and meeting new people.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I spent the past three years working in Minneapolis in the theatre industry before choosing to focus more on my own studio and social practice art work. Now, I'm traveling across the States looking for a new place to call home. Maybe you can show me why you think your town is the best?

Sidebar: I'm new to Couchsurfing, but not new to staying with hosts. If ya need any references, feel free to let me know and I can forward you to my Airbnb profile where I have a number of them. ✌🏻

Interests

• contemporary art
• baking
• running
• guitar
• piano
• hiking
• kayaking
• social justice
• intersectional feminism
• lgbtq

Music, Movies, and Books

Bully, Arthur Russell, Tift Merritt, Joni Mitchell, Lianne La Havas, Billy Holiday, Jacob Collier, Snarky Puppy.

"Beginners," "Twentieth Century Women," "You've Got Mail," "Beasts of the Southern Wild."

"Rules for Werewolves" – Kirk Lynn, "Whereas" – Layli Long Soldier, books on Felix Gonzalez Torres.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Stopped drinking about a year ago 👌🏻

Teach, Learn, Share

Happy to teach music skills, digital or film photography, creative writing, LGBTQ history.

What I Can Share with Hosts

A positive attitude, cleanliness, and a good laugh or two.

Countries I’ve Visited

Czech Republic, England, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Scotland, Switzerland

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States