Ben R Cooper Photography

Hey everyone — Here’s my September/October Art Fair schedule, some really great events left!

So excited to be in Milwaukee for the Third Ward Art Fair! I’ll be in Booth 409, Saturday and Sunday, September 5-6th, 10am-5pm. Hope to see you!

A total is happening today across parts of Iceland and Spain. It was such a bucket-list sort of experience to witness when I got to see it with my wife Patrice in 2024. We left a couple of days early and spent time in St. Louis, figuring we could adapt from there if the weather dictated as far as visibility. Fortunately the weather cooperated and we were able to take in the incredible 4 minutes (give or take) near the town of Cape Girardeau, Missouri.
Who else saw the eclipse in 2024?? If so where were you and what stood out to you about the experience?

“Big Red” - Holland Lighthouse in Holland Michigan, aptly nicknamed “Big Red”, is easily one of my favorite along the Eastern Shore of Lake Michigan. And there are a LOT of great lighthouses along Michigan’s “Gold Coast”.

Hey Milwaukee area peeps: Come see me in Booth 133! Saturday snd Sunday 10-5.

East Silver Spring Drive in Whitefish Bay is the place to be! Immerse yourself in thousands of paintings, sculptures, photographs, and jewelry from 100 juried artists at the Whitefish Bay Art Fest!

🎨 Whitefish Bay Art Fest
🗓️ July 11-12
⏰ 10AM - 5PM Daily
🎟️ FREE Entry
♿ Completely accessible
📍 E. Silver Spring Dr., Whitefish Bay, WI

Mikwaukee at Sunset, as seen from Lakefront Park. I’d decided to drive to Milwaukee to take some photos around the city, and after a few delays along the drive, managed to catch this amazing sunset just as it was disappearing below the horizon. This photo looks amazing printed on metal by the way!

Speaking of Milwaukee, I’ll be doing an Art Fair in Whitefish Bay this weekend. Stop and see this and more of my latest work at the Whitefish Bay Art Fest, Booth 133!

So many of my closest friends were at this event and lost everything. All of it. Art that took months to create, displays, equipment… all gone in moments. Had I not accidentally missed the deadline, I might have been there too. This hits really really close to home for me.

If you are not familiar, a storm popped up quickly and intensely during the Omaha Art Fair, and completely destroyed the tents of many artists, along with their artwork. It was utterly devastating for many. The financial ramifications are beyond huge. Affected artists are not only losing those pieces and the thousands of dollars in display equipment, but for many the ability to continue selling during the busiest part of the art sales season. Insurance often only covers a fraction of the financial turmoil.

The timing of this almost couldn’t have been worse. Please consider donating whatever you can to help these amazing creative artists get back on their feet.

Thank you!! ❤️

Donate to Support Omaha Art Fair Artists & Help Preserve the Fair, organized by Omaha Art Fair 2026 On the morning of June 13, 2026, a severe storm swept through… Omaha Art Fair 2026 needs your support for Support Omaha Art Fair Artists & Help Preserve the Fair

Just call me Ben Harper! Fun to be included for this piece on Fox 9 about the Edina Art Fair. My good friend Heather may have confused my last name a little (wish I could sing like him!), but I appreciate the mention.

Come see me, Ben Harper, I mean Ben Cooper, this weekend in Booth 114, close to the intersection of 50th and France!

Edina Art Fair 2026

Come see me in Duluth June 27-28th!

Hey Everyone! Here's a list of the events I'll be exhibiting at throughout June and July for 2026. I'm super excited for the new season and to share some of my new images with you all. I'll even be showing my work in a new market this year (hello Milwaukee/Whitefish Bay!).

Thanks so much for your continued support, and hope to see you soon!

Photo: Bixby Creek Bridge, Big Sur, California Feb '26