William Stoehr

Exhibited internationally at universities, art centers, museums and galleries, I have participated in more than 120 exhibits including more than 30 one-person exhibitions. My work has been featured and reviewed in local, national and international media.

In 1965 I was 17 years old and I wanted to be an artist. For various reasons I did not and instead I became an engineer and subsequently president of National Geographic’s mapping business. 40 years later in 2004, I retired to become a full-time artist.

I have always tried to make a difference – to be part of a larger conversation and so today my art focuses on victims, witnesses and survivors of opioid/substance use and the stigma which inhibits prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and recovery.

Exhibited internationally at universities, art centers, museums and galleries, I have participated in more than 120 exhibits including more than 30 one-person exhibitions and have been recognized many times including several best of show awards. I am a frequent speaker and lecturer and my work has been featured and reviewed in local, national and international media.

I grew up in Burlington, Wisconsin. I currently live in Boulder Colorado.