Joe is an artist, builder, and designer based in Grinnell, Iowa.

Born 1985, Des Moines, Iowa, USA.

Joe holds a Master of Fine Arts degree in Dimensional Practice from the University of Iowa and a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the Maryland Institute College of Art – MICA.

He is currently expanding his studio practice and is involved in projects, programming, and renovations at the Grinnell Area Arts Council. Additionally, Joe is developing Grin Cupola, a contemporary art gallery, and gathering space. A platform to exhibit international emerging artists and promote the local art scene.

Through the years, Joe has been involved in numerous arts organizations. He worked at Grinnell College in the Studio Art Department. He founded and co-directed Grin City Collective, an artist residency program, located on his family farm outside of Grinnell, IA. Joe also co-founded and co-curated Extra Extra, an art gallery, and performance space, located in Philadelphia, PA. Joe was also briefly employed at the Fabric Workshop and Museum in Philadelphia assisting with art installation and documentation.

He was also a 2022/2023 Iowa Artist Fellow.

Joe maintains an interdisciplinary studio practice, creating sculptures, paintings, and furniture.