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    Jen Bekman

    Art for Everyone Evangelist

    Jen Bekman is a versatile professional with a background spanning entrepreneurship, curation, and writing.

    In 2003, Jen Bekman established her eponymous gallery in Manhattan, followed by launching the Hey, Hot Shot! international photography competition in 2005 and founding 20x200 in 2007, an ecommerce platform offering limited edition art prints at affordable prices under the Jen Bekman Projects umbrella.

    Before venturing into the art world, Jen Bekman held roles in the technology sector as a product and program manager, specializing in consumer marketing, online community building, and creative content development.

    Her educational background includes studying Creative Writing at Hunter College, completing a Certificate of Achievement in the Impact Program for Arts Leaders (IPAL) at Stanford University, and attending Stuyvesant High School.

    Throughout her career, Jen Bekman has been associated with various organizations such as 20x200, Personism, Hey, Hot Shot!, Jen Bekman Gallery, unbeige.com, Meetup, Earthnoise, Disney / GO Networks, Netscape, and New York Online, holding positions ranging from Founder and CEO to Editor, and fulfilling roles like Chief Creative Officer and VP of User Development.

    Highlights

    Jan 27 · Gothamist
    Jason Polan, NYC Illustrator Who Sought To Draw Every New Yorker, Has Died At 37 - Gothamist
    Jul 10 · PDN Online
    Fine-Art Careers: Bryan Schutmaat's Long Path Punctuated by Turning Points - PDN Online