Stuart Abarbanel earned his B.F.A., Maryland Institute College of Art in Baltimore, MD, and M.F.A. from Queens College in New York City. On several occasions, Professor Abarbanel has served as a visiting critic for the Senior Independent Painting Program for the Maryland Institute College of Art. Professor Abarbanel has also been an instructor at both the Baltimore School for the Arts and the Walters Art Gallery. His works have been displayed at various exhibits throughout Maryland and several other states. On multiple occasions, he has received the Maryland State Arts Council Grant and the City Arts Grant.