CV

Mya Morton Seward

Education

Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) - New York, NY Bachelor of Fine Arts (BA), May 2022

Certifications

Teaching Assistant Level 1
Certified Artist – City of New Rochelle

Group Exhibitions

“Homegrown”, 2019-2020, Museum at FIT, Fashion institute of Technology, New York, NY “Now and Again” 2022, Senior Exhibition, Fashion Institute of Technology, New York, NY “Art is the Heart”, 2024, Online Exhibition, Arts Connection
“15th Annual Artists Showcase”,2024, Yonkers Arts Weekend, Yonkers, NY

“15th Annual Artists Showcase”,2025, Yonkers Arts Weekend, Yonkers, NY

Green Point Gallery, May 2024, Greenpoint, Brooklyn, NY

Professional Experience

Bethany Kids Create Camp, August 2025

Bethany Arts Community - Ossining, NY

• Encourages community centered artistic exploration for children through collaborative art projects.

Shattemuc Plein Air Painting Auction, August 2025

Shattemuc Yacht Club - Ossining, NY

• Participated in Plein Air painting event and auction, proceeds go to artists and Shattemuc's sailing school. 

Emerging Artist Fellowship, May 2025 - Present

Bethany Arts Community – Ossining, NY

• Represents the Arts Center through active community engagement, sharing my practice, and supporting outreach to expand visibility.

Teaching Artist

Urban Studio Unbound, July 2025
- Teaches an ongoing series of introductory and experimental watercolor workshops, guiding

participants through foundational techniques and encouraging exploration.

Teaching and Events Assistant, October 2024 – Present Pelham Art Center, Pelham, NY

- Assists in set up and operational duties for scheduled events at the PAC. - additional teaching support for the fall semester “Mini Matisse” course.

Fine Arts Alumni Curriculum Panel, February 2024 Fashion Institute of Technology, NY

- Advocated for a balance between theoretical and practical components for the Fine Arts curriculum.

Visitor Experience Supervisor, April 2023 - 2025 Yonkers Annual Arts Weekend

- Supervised and supported event guides while providing visitors with guidance to ensure smooth navigation to exhibitions and activities.

Treasurer 2019-2021, President, 2022 Urban Studio

- Promoted active participation for artist opportunities among club members and Fine Arts students through active outreach.

Craft Instructor, 2022
NYC Department of Transportation (DOT), Summer Streets Project, New York, NY

- Provided creative instruction for crafting “Ojo De Dios” to ages 3-12 and their guardians.

Art Teacher, 2019
Bayberry Summer Camp
- Managed group art activities through various mediums for children ages 3-12.

Creative Skills

Printmaking (relief, etching, monotype, wood cut, intaglio), wood and clay sculpting, drawing and sketching, oil and acrylic painting, watercolor, collage, Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, photography, color theory, and creative instruction.