Seth Thompson

Current

• Assistant Professor of Design at American University of Sharjah

Past

• Associate Lecturer at The University of Akron
• Instructor at Cuyahoga Community College
• Assistant Lecturer at The University of Akron

• Associate Educator at Akron Art Museum
• Artist/Lecturer at The Metropolitan Museum of Art
• Education Director at Harvestworks Digital Media Arts
• Business Manager at Harvestworks Digital Media Arts

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Education

• Vermont College of Norwich University
• New York University
• University of Colorado at Boulder

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Connections

61 connections

Industry

Museums and Institutions

Websites

• My Website

Seth Thompson’s Summary

University educator and arts journalist involved in documenting and interpreting art, design and culture through print and online presentations.

Seth Thompson’s Specialties:

Extensive knowledge of contemporary art and museums accompanied by strong writing, web design, video production and administrative skills.

Seth Thompson’s Experience

• Assistant Professor of Design

  American University of Sharjah

  (Educational Institution; 501-1000 employees; Higher Education industry)

  August 2006 — Present (3 years)

• Associate Lecturer

  The University of Akron

  (Educational Institution; 1001-5000 employees; Higher Education industry)

  August 2002 — July 2006 (4 years)

• Instructor

  Cuyahoga Community College

  (Educational Institution; 1001-5000 employees; Higher Education industry)

  January 2004 — May 2006 (2 years 5 months)

• Assistant Lecturer

  The University of Akron

  (Educational Institution; 1001-5000 employees; Higher Education industry)

  August 2001 — July 2002 (1 year)

• Associate Educator

  Akron Art Museum

  (Museums and Institutions industry)

  October 1999 — May 2002 (2 years 8 months)

• Artist/Lecturer

  The Metropolitan Museum of Art

  (Non-Profit; 1001-5000 employees; Museums and Institutions industry)

  August 1995 — September 1999 (4 years 2 months)

• Education Director

  Harvestworks Digital Media Arts

  (Museums and Institutions industry)

  December 1997 — October 1998 (11 months)

• Business Manager

  Harvestworks Digital Media Arts

  (Museums and Institutions industry)

  June 1995 — November 1997 (2 years 6 months)

Seth Thompson’s Education

• Vermont College of Norwich University

  MFA , Visual Art , 1995 — 1997

• New York University

  MA , Visual Arts Administration , 1991 — 1994

  Activities and Societies:

  Contributing writer for the NYU Arts Administration Newsletter.

• University of Colorado at Boulder

  BFA , Fine Arts (Studio) , 1986 — 1990

  Activities and Societies:

  Publisher of Sticks and Stones, a student arts magazine.

Additional Information

Seth Thompson’s Websites:

• My Website

Seth Thompson’s Interests:

art, design, museums, digital media, documentary, arts policy, architecture, running and skiing

Seth Thompson’s Honors:

AUS Professional Development Grant (2007, 2008)
Ohio Arts Council Artists Projects Grant (2002, 2005)
Wexner Center for the Arts Access Residency (2001, 2005)
Myers Part-Time Faculty Grant, University of Akron (Fall 2001, Spring 2002, Fall, 2002, Spring 2003, Fall 2003, Spring 2004, Fall 2004, Spring 2005, Fall 2005, Spring 2006)
Phi Delta Kappa (Education Fraternity)
SEHNAP Scholarship, NYU (1991-1994)
Scholarships Foundation Inc. (1992)

Seth Thompson’s Contact Settings

Interested In:

• career opportunities
• consulting offers
• expertise requests
• business deals
• reference requests
• getting back in touch