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Education

Kansas State University — Master of Fine Arts, Painting, 2026
Post-Baccalaureate Painting Portfolio Program, 2022

University of Michigan — Bachelor of Science, Statistics, 2015

University Teaching Experience

Kansas State University | 2023–2026

Instructor of Record

· ART 300: Introduction to Animation (Summer 2025; Spring & Summer 2026)

· ART 330: Introduction to Digital Techniques in Visual Art (Fall 2024–Fall 2025)

· ART 180: Drawing I (Spring 2024)

Teaching Assistant

· ART 174: Mixed Media and Exploration Lab (Spring 2026)

· ART 200: Introduction to 2D Design (Fall 2023)

· ART 180: Drawing I (Fall 2023)

Curriculum Development & Responsibilities

· Designed and launched ART 300: Introduction to Animation from proposal through implementation.

· Developed lectures, demonstrations, assignments, assessment rubrics, and critiques.

· Integrated digital technologies into studio art instruction.

· Mentored students through office hours and individualized feedback.

· Collaborated with faculty on curriculum development and course revision.

Community Teaching & Workshops

· Printmaking Open Studio Instructor, Manhattan Arts Center (2026–Present)

· Pop-Up Card Workshop, League Art Festival, McPherson College (2026)

· Introduction to Painting for Relaxation, Manhattan Afghan Resettlement Team (2022)

Solo Exhibitions

· 3602 Corona Drive, MFA Thesis Exhibition, Kansas State University (2026)

· The Revisitation Room, Mid-America Print Conference (2024)

Group Exhibitions

· Helena (animated short), Cunt-a-vision 2, Chicago (2026)

· Open Studio Group Exhibition, Manhattan Arts Center (2025)

· Graduate Exhibition, Manhattan Arts Center (2024, 2025)

· Spoonies and Drifters, Kemper Gallery (2022)

· Eastport Gallery Group Exhibition (2021)

Public Art

· Marlatt Elementary School mural (2025)

· 317 Houston Street mural (2022)

· The Cabin Hostel mural (2021)

· Boots Off Hostel mural (2021)

Grants, Awards & Scholarships

· Timothy R. Donoghue Graduate Scholarship ($15,000)

· Graduate Research, Scholarly and Creative Activities, and Discovery (RSCAD) Grant

· American Association of University Women Graduate Award

· Penland Sculptural Paper Workshop Scholarship

· Bangor Art Society Second Place (Oil & Acrylic)

Artist Talks

· Does Art Die? – Manhattan Optimist Club (2026)

· How to Get Your Sh*t Together (Creatively) – Kansas State University (2024)

Publications

· Swann, Ariana. "The Right Time: Lessons from My Miscarriage." Peace Chronicle. 2022.

· Swann, Ariana. "A Courageous Woman." Peace Chronicle. 2023.

Professional Service

· Juror, Early Expressions K–12 Exhibition, Beach Museum of Art (2024, 2026)

· Treasurer, Kansas State Painting Society (2023–2024)

· Volunteer, Mid-America Print Conference (2024)

Technical Skills

· Adobe Suite, Dragonframe, Davinci Resolve, Blender, Canvas

Painting, Installation, Animation, Printmaking, Mixed Media