He received his MFA from the University of Buffalo in 2009. Originally from New York State, Beitz spent a number of years working as a furniture maker for artists and designers while continuing his studio practice. Beitz creates large-scale installations and sculpture inspired by the social, personal, and material functions of furniture. His work has been exhibited in numerous galleries and museums, among them the Bemis Center for Contemporary Art in Omaha, Banksy’s Dismaland in the UK and the Madison (Wisconsin) Museum of Contemporary Art. He has also been commissioned to create public artwork for the University at Buffalo as part of an effort to improve the UB experience for students by developing small, comfortable spaces throughout the campuses.