Michael Beitz received a Bachelor of Fine Arts in sculpture from Alfred University and an Master of Fine Arts from the University at Buffalo.  He has also worked as a fine woodworker with world-renowned furniture artist Wendell Castle, and NYC furniture design firm BDDW.  His work has been exhibited throughout the United States and internationally. Awarded artist grants and residencies include Sculpture Space in Utica, NY, the Roswell Artist in Residence Program in New Mexico, the Morris Arts Fellowship at the University at Buffalo, and most recently the Bemis Artist Residency in Omaha, Nebraska.