William “Bill" Buchholz began his career in the arts as a staff gift wrap and product development designer, before advancing into the position of Art Director at several design studios located in Dallas, Texas. After establishing his reputation in the arts, he returned to New York, answering a calling to become a teacher. He went on to earn a B.F.A. and a M.S., as well as several professional diplomas and advanced teaching certifications. This led to a successful and productive 30-year career as an Art/Media Teacher in the Farmingdale Public School District.

As a Art/Media teacher, Bill wrote curriculum to develop Advertising & Design, Computer Animation, and Media/TV Production classes, while encouraging his students to explore career opportunities in the art industry. A highlight of Bill’s teaching career was his involvement in the Farmingdale High School theatrical productions as a set designer, supervising the construction and painting of transforming sets that developed theatrical skills in young people. His work also included the design and production of playbills, posters, tickets and promotional shirts.

In retirement Bill volunteers and exhibits/sells oil paintings and stained glass at The Reboli Center located in Stony Brook. He also teaches oil painting in Smithtown Public School District's Adult Education Program.

Bill has been involved with LIMAS for 23 years, seven in retirement, where he has been has been Co-Founder and served as Treasurer. Bill continues to support the LIMAS at Five Towns College, and it thrilled him to know that it continues to offer educational opportunities to students and emerging artists. Bill is very grateful to have had an engaging and creative career that he loved. He often says, "I never worked a day in my life”.

For demonstarting a commitment to excellence in teaching and media arts education, for his enduring commitment to theatrical arts education and young people, Five Towns College conferred the Honary Doctor of Humane Letters (L.H.D.) upon Prof. William C. Buchholz at its 49th Annual Commencement Exercises in 2023.

We are honored to share that Bill’s work will be available for public viewing and purchase at The Reboli Center for Art & History throughout the month of February 2024 and beyond. As always, our Center is free to visit and no reservations are required for small groups.