Mark Biletnikoff BA MA MA Artist, Cultural Leadership

Mark Biletnikoff BA MA MA Artist, Cultural LeadershipMark Biletnikoff BA MA MA Artist, Cultural LeadershipMark Biletnikoff BA MA MA Artist, Cultural Leadership

 


mmbiletnikoff@gmail.com

Mark Biletnikoff BA MA MA Artist, Cultural Leadership

Mark Biletnikoff BA MA MA Artist, Cultural LeadershipMark Biletnikoff BA MA MA Artist, Cultural LeadershipMark Biletnikoff BA MA MA Artist, Cultural Leadership

 


mmbiletnikoff@gmail.com

Recent award

Michael Crespo Visual Artist Fellowship


I'm honored to announce that I have been awarded the 2025 Michael Crespo  Community Excellence  Fellowship. This esteemed recognition, established to celebrate outstanding contributions to the arts in Baton Rouge, reflects my dedication to my craft and my commitment to supporting community initiatives.


The Vision

The One Light Exhibition, sponsored by N the Art Space and Biletnikoff Curation, is organized in cooperation with The Manship Gallery at the renowned Shaw Center for the Arts. This curated exhibition invites artists nationwide to explore themes of connection, energy, and shared human experience through diverse media, including painting, sculpture, video, dance, and more. A national call to artists providing a unique platform to interpret the powerful concept of “One Light” — illuminating the invisible threads that link us all and celebrating the transformative power of art to inspire, heal, and enhance universal understanding and interconnectedness. 

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The Shaw Center

The Award-Winning Shaw Center for the Arts is an excellent setting for the One Light Exhibition.

The Gallery Space

The Gallery at Manship, inside the award-winning Shaw Center for the Arts, is an excellent professional modern space for the One Light exhibition. Located in the heart of the Downtown Arts and business district, it is the regional hub for Arts and Culture.

A REcent article listed on SCAD-Works

The article highlights my upcoming Call to Artists, One Light, and information about my creative world, fueled by my experience and education from SCAD. 

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Meet Mark Biletnikoff

Background and Education

 Born in Louisiana, the artist has over 20 years of experience creating art, with a focus on community outreach and public engagement through interactive activities. He holds degrees in Visual Arts,  Painting, and Design from Southeastern Louisiana State University, as  well as two master's degrees, in Arts and Cultural Administration and  Preservation and Conservation Design. Recognized for his longtime  contributions to the community, he received the 2025 Michael Crespo  Fellowship from the Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge, which  celebrates outstanding dedication to the arts and community involvement.  His work reflects a creative, entrepreneurial spirit and a commitment  to art, culture, economic development, and community engagement. 

Inspiration - Creating Innovative Connections & Visual Images Art - Community - Environment

 My art explores the union of design, line, color, and organic forms,  inspired by a shared collective consciousness. Often featuring the human  figure with spiritual and cultural significance, my abstract landscapes  reflect themes of renewal and sustainability. I create large-scale,  layered mixed media pieces that connect with the natural environment,  aiming to inspire community engagement, collaboration, and a sense of  shared identity through vibrant, meditative compositions. 

Community Development - Growth

 Community development combines social interaction, cultural expression,  and history. I focus on collaboration and inclusivity, working to support and develop local communities by blending tradition with innovation to build resilience. Inspired by community stories and heritage, my work aims to enhance social cohesion, support well-being,  and honor the past while inspiring future growth. 

Anthropologically Reactive Curator - Innovator

  

I am an experienced director specializing in curating anthropologically reactive current affairs in cultural administration, preservation, and community sectors. I focus on community and organizational involvement, fostering an interdisciplinary environment. My diverse experience across multiple industries and friendly creative approach consistently yield positive results. I am passionate about social and economic growth, personal development, and creating meaningful social change. I work with organizations and artist groups. Strengthening cultural knowledge through experiential and creative thinking is central to my goals. I am available as a guest curator or for appointed positions.  

COORDINATING SHOWS INSIDE & OUTSIDE OF THE STATE

2023 - Fairhope Eastern Shore Arts Center Exhibition

2024 The Manship Gallery at the Shaw Center for the Arts

2024 The Manship Gallery at the Shaw Center for the Arts

https://esartcenter.org/

Louisiana Perceptions

2024 The Manship Gallery at the Shaw Center for the Arts

2024 The Manship Gallery at the Shaw Center for the Arts

2024 The Manship Gallery at the Shaw Center for the Arts

https://www.manshiptheatre.org/

Louisiana Perceptions

2025 Mall of Louisiana - A Community Exhibit

2024 The Manship Gallery at the Shaw Center for the Arts

2026 One Light -National Call to Artists -The Manship Gallery at The Shaw Center for the Arts

A Curated Community Exhibition


2026 One Light -National Call to Artists -The Manship Gallery at The Shaw Center for the Arts

2026 One Light -National Call to Artists -The Manship Gallery at The Shaw Center for the Arts

2026 One Light -National Call to Artists -The Manship Gallery at The Shaw Center for the Arts

2026 Coming soon

2026 One Light -National Call to Artists -The Manship Gallery at The Shaw Center for the Arts

2026 Coming soon

2027 Coming Soon

2026 One Light -National Call to Artists -The Manship Gallery at The Shaw Center for the Arts

2026 Coming soon

Mark's Art examples, past, present, and future - an eclectic creative style based on nature and personal energy

Heron Sunrise 60"x40"

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    My Paintings are located in at least seventeen cities,  and countries on this list. A constant state of growth.

    Georgia, Washington, Maryland, Arizona,Louisiana, Washington DC, Massachusetts, North Carolina, South Carolina, Illinois, Ohio, Texas, Florida, Virginia, California, Tennessee, Bahamas, 

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