EDUCATIONMFA 2011 (anticipated)
Photography
Cranbrook Academy of Art, Bloomfield Hills, MI
BFA Coursework 2002-2003
Photography
San Francisco Art Institute, San Francisco, CA
BA 1999
Ecological Studies
Spanish
Seattle University, Seattle, WA
Study Abroad Immersion 1996
La Universidad Iberoamericana, Puebla, México
2010
FUTURE SEATING: 2010 Chair Show. Forum Gallery, Cranbrook Academy of Art, Bloomfield Hills, MI
Women: A Celebration of Art & Culture. Crofoot Ballroom, Pontiac, MI
2009
*Erin Sweeny: Spill Into Standing. The Darkroom, Santa Fe, NM
Chinatown International District Art Walk. The Watch Shop @ 668 Jackson, Seattle, WA
PCNW: Longshot Exhibition. Ouch My Eye Gallery, Seattle, WA
2008
Pacific Northwest Photographers. Plasteel Frames & Gallery, Seattle, WA
PhotoVision Auction Preview. Photographic Center Northwest, Seattle, WA
The SlideLuck CoCAShow. Center on Contemporary Art, Seattle, WA
The Color Portrait. Photographic Center Northwest, Seattle, WA
2007
Analog 2.0 Exhibit. Ouch My Eye Gallery, Seattle, WA
12th Annual Greenwood-Phinney Artwalk. Northside Grill, Seattle, WA
Urban Wildlife Show. Ouch My Eye Gallery, Seattle, WA
*Erin Sweeny: Oye Mi Cielo. Sports Center Restaurant & Lounge, Yakima, WA
2003
Spring Student Exhibition. San Francisco Art Institute, San Francisco, CA
TBA: Student Video Show. off Howard Street, San Francisco, CA
2002
Photo I Showcase. Prentice & Paul Sack Still Lights Gallery, San Francisco, CA
Gallery Educator
Cranbrook Academy of Art September 2009 – Present Bloomfield Hills, Michigan
• Assist gallery visitors with information about artists and works featured in the Artology exhibition program at the Cranbrook Institute of Science.
• Introduce exhibition to school groups touring the institute, engaging students with questions and dialogue about core concepts.
Registrar
Photographic Center Northwest June 2007 – July 2009 Seattle, Washington
• Managed course registration and student billing each quarter, streamlining communication with PCNW students.
• Advised prospective and continuing students enrolled in our Certificate Program and continuing education programs.
• Pursued grants to provide funding for supplemental programs; secured Youth Arts Grant from the City of Seattle in 2008 and 2009.
Interim Director of Education
Photographic Center Northwest June 2008 – March 2009 Seattle, Washington
• Coordinated quarterly schedule of 40+ classes and workshops for nationally accredited center of photographic education.
• Managed policies and procedures for PCNW faculty, addressing questions and concerns related to course curriculum.
Front Desk Staff
Photographic Center Northwest June 2006 –June 2007 Seattle, Washington
• Facilitated publication of monthly Test Strip newsletter informing PCNW community of relevant issues, events and opportunities.
• Assisted photography students, professionals and instructors utilizing darkroom, studio and classroom facilities.
Teaching Assistant
Secondary Bilingual Orientation Center October 2006 – June 2007 Seattle, Washington
• Supported lead artist and assisted students participating in Club Photo, an after-school program introducing photography to mid-level ESL students as an innovative tool for expression and storytelling.
• Served as lead instructor during field trips to the black & white darkroom at the Photographic Center NW for hands-on instruction.
Teaching Artist
Seattle Art Museum/Seattle Asian Art Museum June 2006 –June 2007 Seattle, Washington
• Facilitated studio art workshops for student groups in coordination with docent-led, curriculum-based museum tours.
• Implemented object-based art activities designed for K-12 students, incorporating themes of featured exhibitions into hands-on activities for visiting groups.
• Hosted family-focused art activities for museum visitors during Free First Saturday events at the Seattle Asian Art Museum.
Senior Enrollment Counselor
California College of the Arts August 2003 – August 2005 San Francisco, California
• Represented CCA on a national circuit, organizing public speaking engagements for prospective students at schools, galleries and museums across the country.
• Evaluated application materials and juried merit scholarship competitions for incoming freshmen and transfer students.
Resident Minister Intern
University of San Francisco August 2002 – July 2003 San Francisco, California
• Contributed to organization of student retreats and community action programs offered through University Ministry.
• Coordinated service learning program for USF students in partnership with the Central City Hospitality House, a non-profit organization serving the homeless community in San Francisco's Tenderloin district.
Enrollment Counselor
Heritage College September 2001 – August 2002 Toppenish, Washington
• Expanded community outreach program on behalf of growing liberal arts college located in central Washington State.
• Advanced mission of supporting and educating traditionally underserved rural populations in the Lower Yakima Valley.
Spanish Teacher
A.C.E. World Language Program January 2001 – May 2001 Seattle, Washington
• Lead teacher in conversational Spanish course for elementary-age participants in an elective program incorporating games,
songs and art projects to promote foreign language acquisition.
Refugee Youth Program Coordinator
Catholic Charities Refugee Resettlement Program August 1999 – August 2000 Syracuse, New York
• Created and implemented after-school program for recently arrived Kosovar, Bosnian and Cuban refugee youth, ages 5-14.
• Assisted and translated for Spanish-speaking refugees utilizing services through the organization.
Workshop Assistant
PhotoExperience May 2008 Cusco, Peru
• Assisted renowned photographers Alex Webb and Rebecca Norris Webb during 10-day intensive workshop, Exploring Your Vision Among the Streets of Cusco.
• Coordinated film development and technology needs, preparing images for daily student critiques.
