Bennett Koehnen is a graphic designer and artist with a passion for creating sports-inspired visuals that capture emotion, energy, and storytelling. His work spans digital design, photography, and traditional art, allowing him to explore different ways of communicating ideas through visual media. As a teen apprentice at the Riverside Arts Center, Bennett has enjoyed working alongside artists, contributing to community programs, and growing both creatively and professionally. The experience has strengthened his appreciation for the role art plays in bringing people together and has encouraged him to continue developing his own creative voice. This fall, Bennett will attend the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where he will study Graphic Design. He hopes to build a career creating impactful visual designs that connect with people through sports, branding, and digital media.