Exploring new possibilities for arts philanthropy through an artist-driven approach. ​

www.erinsweeny.comwww.erinsweenystudio.com (features writing and podcast archive)

Spearheaded Fleisher's 125th-anniversary campaign and developed communications initiatives in support of exhibitions, arts education programs for all ages, and community programming for multifaceted community arts organization serving Philadelphians since 1898.

Developed communications strategies in collaboration with various museum departments in support of FWM exhibitions, residencies, and programs. Cultivated and built relationships with press and partner institutions; refined FWM messaging to reiterate the institution's focus on both making and presenting contemporary works of art.

Expanded creative content and emphasized capabilities of visual storytelling in support of Parlor's core mission and continued growth as a Brooklyn-based roastery sourcing coffees on a global scale.

Freelance photo editing work for Lyle Ashton Harris: scanning, post-production, and archiving in preparation for the 2016 Sao Paolo Bienal and 2017 Whitney Biennial, as well as the artist's fall 2018 solo exhibition at Salon 94. Liaised with editors at Aperture, preparing images for Harris’ 2017 monograph.

Contributed exhibition reviews for "Martha Friedman: Dancing Around Things" (Andrea Rosen Gallery) and "Jos de Gruyter and Harald Thys: Xanax Film Festival" (Gavin Brown's Enterprise). Articles: https://brooklynrail.org/contributor/Erin-Sweeny

Contributed monthly column, Praxis Makes Perfect, as well as a series of reviews, artist interviews, and articles linked to my own artistic practice/research, framed in relation to relevant themes.

Managed written, visual, and virtual media for David Weeks Studio—an interdisciplinary design practice producing furniture, lighting, and sculptural objects—to promote the breadth of the studio's designs and strengthen their position in the New York market while expanding global reach.

Coordinated quarterly schedule of 40+ classes and workshops for nationally accredited center of photographic education in collaboration with new and returning faculty. Conceptualized LONG SHOT (later rebranded as "Chasing the Light" by PCNW), an annual photography event and exhibition introduced as a fundraiser for education programs and supported by over 100 local artists, volunteers and vendors.

Facilitated studio art workshops for K-12 student groups in coordination with docent-led, curriculum-based museum tours. Hosted family-focused art activities for museum visitors during First Saturday events at the Seattle Asian Art Museum.

Represented CCA on national recruiting circuit, organizing public speaking engagements for prospective students at schools, galleries and museums across the country. Facilitated portfolio review sessions and advised incoming students.