Biography
Megan (Chain) Driving Hawk has exhibited in over 25 group exhibition in galleries located in Arizona, Pennsylvania, and Vermont. Her work is part of the Northlight Gallery permanent collection in Arizona and has been reviewed in Jackalope Ranch, ASU News, Tempe Republic, The State Press, Phoenix New Times, and the Navajo-Hopi Observer. She has given artist lectures, workshops, and panels at Arizona State University and the Phoenix Indian Center. In 2011 she traveled abroad to 11 different eastern European countries and completed a show artist study in Italy. Recently she was the assistant muralist for the community Mural at Take Root Cafe in Kirksville, Missouri.
Driving Hawk grew up in the suburban and country areas outside of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She received her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree with a specialization in Photography and a minor in Women and Gender Studies from Arizona State University in 2010. In 2014 she earned a Master of Secondary Education and Teacher Certification in Art from Arizona State University. Currently she is a low-residency graduate student attaining a Master of Fine Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies from the University of Hartford. She is an artist and art educator on a long-term residency in Kirksville, Missouri with her husband Ben Driving Hawk (OMS-II) and their dog and two cats. In 2017 Driving Hawk is working on separate artist-led participatory projects and public art pieces with The Green Thumb Project, Take Root Cafe, and the Park River Toolkit, as well as evolving her research for her written and visual thesis exhibition in May 2018.
Driving Hawk grew up in the suburban and country areas outside of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She received her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree with a specialization in Photography and a minor in Women and Gender Studies from Arizona State University in 2010. In 2014 she earned a Master of Secondary Education and Teacher Certification in Art from Arizona State University. Currently she is a low-residency graduate student attaining a Master of Fine Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies from the University of Hartford. She is an artist and art educator on a long-term residency in Kirksville, Missouri with her husband Ben Driving Hawk (OMS-II) and their dog and two cats. In 2017 Driving Hawk is working on separate artist-led participatory projects and public art pieces with The Green Thumb Project, Take Root Cafe, and the Park River Toolkit, as well as evolving her research for her written and visual thesis exhibition in May 2018.
Artist Statement
I seek connections to and ask questions about my spirituality, my ancestors, my family, my community, and my environment. I create through the lens of feminism in order to think about cultural, familial, and personal expectations as a woman. Additionally, I contemplate the delicate mess of life, death, decay, hope, and what gets left behind or what happens as a result of something else. I am curious about how one persons' expression of life and self-discoervy connect to anther and how different basic human life experiences are from one another. After spending a childhood blocking out life experiences and people, I want to be present to feel and savor where I am in the world.
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Education
2016-present Master of Interdisciplinary Art, University of Hartford, Hartford, CT
2013-2014 Master of Secondary Education and Teaching Certification in Art, Arizona State University, Tempe AZ
2006-2010 Bachelor of Fine Arts, Photography, Arizona State University, Tempe AZ
· Minor, Women and Gender Studies
Continued Education
2016 ASU Recharge Conference: Empowering Native Youth
2016 safeTALK Certified: Suicide Prevention
Suicide prevention with an emphasis on the Native population
2016 Mixed Media Meet Up: A Visual Journey; Seminar with Carol Panaro-Smith
2012- 2015 Mixed Media Meet Up: Core; Seminar with Carol Panaro-Smith
2012 Albumen Printing; Two-day workshop with Martha Casanave
2011-2012 Taking Your Work to the Next Level; Seminar with Carol Panaro-Smith and James Hajicek
2011 Art Intersection: Italy 2011; Nine-day workshop with Carol Panaro-Smith, Julie Hampton and James Hajicek
2010 Beyond Print: Creative Communication in the Digital Age; Seminar with Mary Virginia Swanson
2010 Understanding and Collecting Historic Photographs; Workshop with Jeremy Rowe
2009 Introduction to Palladium Printing; Two-day workshop with Dick Arentz
Relevant Work Experience
2017-present Artist, Green Thumb Project
Plan and implement community design to integrate art into the learning garden. Plan and hold community design charrette.
2016-present Elementary Assistant Instructor, Faith Lutheran
Teach 3rd and 4th grade general education classes. Assist lead teacher in everyday implementation of general curricula.
2016-present Art & Exploratory Teacher, Faith Lutheran
Prepare and teach preschool-8th grade fine art and world art classes.
2016-present Fine Arts Intern, Take Root Café
Plan and implement art curriculum including Mindful Mandala, youth summer program, monthly gathering of local creative community. Serve on the Grand Opening committee and the Education and Community Outreach committee. Paint community mural.
2015-2016 Native American Counselor & Club Advisor, Perry High School
Advise all federally enrolled and self-identifying Native American students. Attend and advocate for students during IEP, 504, and other administrative meetings. Plan and implement weekly club meetings.
2014-2016 Art Teacher and CTE Instructor, Perry High School
Plan and implement Introduction to Art, Beginning Drawing, Beginning Sculpture, Film 1, and Beginning Digital Photography curricula. Art club co-mentor. Cross Country coach.
2013-2014 Student Teacher, Hamilton High School
Assist mentor teacher in ever day planning and implementation of art curriculum. Plan and implement Advanced Art Curriculum. Art club co-mentor.
2012-2013 Assistant Teacher, Great Hearts Academy
Assist lead teacher in everyday planning and implementing 5th grade general curriculum.
2012-2013 Fine Arts Teacher Intern, Great Hearts Academy
Assist lead teacher in implementing 5-8thgrade art curricula. Art club co-mentor.
2011-2012 Gallery Coordinator, Art Intersection
Plan and implement gallery tours, youth summer classes, and a weekly art journaling class for Parkinson’s and other patients with neurological disorders. Work in graphic design, media relations, and registrar departments.
Grants, Honors, and Awards
2014 Outstanding Teacher Candidate Achievement Award Nomination
2009-10 Photographers’ Association at ASU, President
2010 Herberger Institute, Photography Department, SPE Scholarship
2009 Herberger Institute Undergraduate Award- BA
2008-09 Photographers’ Association at ASU, Secretary
2007-08 Photographers’ Association, Mini Event Coordinator
2006-10 Deans list
2006-10 National Society for Collegiate Scholars
Solo Exhibitions
2017 1 egg, warm: zúŋtA wičhóuŋ
Take Root Café, Kirksville, Missouri
2009 Desert Exploration 1
The Art Café, ASU, Tempe, Arizona
Group Exhibitions
2016 Animalia, Juried by Traer Scott
PhotoPlace Gallery, Middlebury, Vermont
2012 No Strangers: The Art Intersection Creative Community
Art Intersection, Gilbert, Arizona
2012 ASU Photographers’ Association Silent Auction
First Studio Gallery, Phoenix, Arizona
2012 Confluence of the Uncanny and Mundane, Juried by Andrea Modica
Northlight Gallery, Tempe, Arizona
2011 First Annual Silent Auction
Art Intersection, Gilbert, Arizona
2011 New Eyes on Ancient Ways: Contemporary Navajo Story Telling
The Olney Gallery at Trinity Cathedral, Phoenix, Arizona
2011 ASU Photographers’ Association Silent Auction
First Studio Gallery, Phoenix, Arizona
2011 www.visualcorrespondence.com
Step Gallery, ASU, Tempe, Arizona
2010 Dine Bikeyah: Familiar Views, Foreign Eyes
Office of Student Success, ASU, Tempe, Arizona
2010 Smudge Match 2010: a book and printmaking show
Harry Wood Gallery, ASU, Tempe, Arizona
2010 Dine Bikeyah: Familiar Views, Foreign Eyes
Deans Office, ASU, Tempe, Arizona
2010 Dine Bikeyah: Familiar Views, Foreign Eyes
Step Gallery, ASU, Tempe, Arizona
2010 The After Show
First Studio Gallery, Phoenix, Arizona
2010 ASU Photographers’ Association Silent Auction
First Studio Gallery, Phoenix, Arizona
2010 Homage to James Hajicek
Northlight Gallery, ASU, Tempe, Arizona
2010 Twofold
Step Gallery, ASU, Tempe, Arizona
2010 Salad Days: a bfa photographic exhibition
Gallery 100, ASU, Tempe Arizona
2010 An Equation of the Fanciful and Bizarre, Juried by Joel Meyerowitz
Northlight Gallery, ASU, Tempe Arizona
2009 ASU Photographers’ Association Silent Auction
First Studio Gallery, Phoenix, Arizona
2008 You Are My Only Hope, Juried by Darius Himes
Northlight Gallery, ASU, Tempe, Arizona
2008 The Einstein’s Show
The Art Café, ASU, Tempe, Arizona
2007 A Photographic Exhibition
Studio Tad, Phoenix, Arizona
2007 Intro to….
Step Gallery, ASU, Tempe, Arizona
2007 The Best of Photography I, Juried by James Hajicek
Art Building, ASU, Tempe, Arizona
2007 The Positive Space Show, Juried Exhibition
Cantellops Art Gallery, LaRoche College, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Permanent Collections
Northlight Gallery, ASU, Tempe, Arizona
Reviews/Publications/Etc
Quilt to sew together Heartland History. KTVO. July 29, 2017.
http://ktvo.com/news/local/quilt-to-sew-together-heartland-history
Correspond Visually. 365 Ideas. Jackalope Ranch. February 21, 2011. http://blogs.phoenixnewtimes.com/jackalope/2011/02/correspond_visually.php
Photography exhibit looks at digital communication. ASU News [Business, Culture and Affairs].February 15, 2011. http://asunews.asu.edu/20110215_photography_exhibit
ASU student’s photo exhibit features Navajos’ traditions. Tempe Republic. The Arizona Republic. September 17, 2010. pg 4. http://www.azcentral.com/community/tempe/articles/2010/09/16/20100916asu-students-photo-exhibit-reservation-life.html.
Native Art: Student photo exhibit documents Navajo life. The State Press. September 15, 2010. front page.
With Reservation: Navajo Nation hosts student photographers. Phoenix New Times. Volume 41, number 36. September 9-15, 2010. pg 34.
ASU students document life on the Navajo Reservation. Navajo-Hopi Observer. September 14, 2010. http://www.navajohopiobserver.com/main.asp?Search=1&ArticleID=12865&SectionID=74&SubSectionID=114&S=1.
Photography majors experience life on Navajo reservation. ASU News [Business, Culture and Affairs]. September 9, 2010. http://asunews.asu.edu/20100908_Navajophotos.
Photography exhibit points lens at Navajo Nation. ASU News [Business, Culture and Affairs]. August 24, 2010. http://asunews.asu.edu/20100824_photographyexhibit.
Dine Bikeyah: Familiar views, Foreign Eyes, photo gallery, ASU News [Business, Culture and Affairs]. August 24, 2010. http://asunews.asu.edu/20100908_gallery_dinebikeyah#2.
The Cart Before the Horse, Arizona State University Photographers’ Association Member Portfolio. 2009. pg 17-20.
Lectures/Workshops/Panels
2016 Phoenix Indian Center, Youth Leadership Day
2012 Cyanotype Workshop. Scottsdale, Arizona
2010 Lecture and Panel Discussion: Review of 47th National SPE Conference. College of Design North. Tempe, Arizona.
2010 Cyanotype Workshop. Tempe, Arizona.
Grants, Honors, and Awards
2014 Outstanding Teacher Candidate Achievement Award Nomination
2009-10 Photographers’ Association at ASU, President
2010 Herberger Institute, Photography Department, SPE Scholarship
2009 Herberger Institute Undergraduate Award- BA
2008-09 Photographers’ Association at ASU, Secretary
2007-08 Photographers’ Association, Mini Event Coordinator
2006-10 Deans list
2006-10 National Society for Collegiate Scholars
Professional Affiliations
Member of the Society for Photographic Education
2016-present Master of Interdisciplinary Art, University of Hartford, Hartford, CT
2013-2014 Master of Secondary Education and Teaching Certification in Art, Arizona State University, Tempe AZ
2006-2010 Bachelor of Fine Arts, Photography, Arizona State University, Tempe AZ
· Minor, Women and Gender Studies
Continued Education
2016 ASU Recharge Conference: Empowering Native Youth
2016 safeTALK Certified: Suicide Prevention
Suicide prevention with an emphasis on the Native population
2016 Mixed Media Meet Up: A Visual Journey; Seminar with Carol Panaro-Smith
2012- 2015 Mixed Media Meet Up: Core; Seminar with Carol Panaro-Smith
2012 Albumen Printing; Two-day workshop with Martha Casanave
2011-2012 Taking Your Work to the Next Level; Seminar with Carol Panaro-Smith and James Hajicek
2011 Art Intersection: Italy 2011; Nine-day workshop with Carol Panaro-Smith, Julie Hampton and James Hajicek
2010 Beyond Print: Creative Communication in the Digital Age; Seminar with Mary Virginia Swanson
2010 Understanding and Collecting Historic Photographs; Workshop with Jeremy Rowe
2009 Introduction to Palladium Printing; Two-day workshop with Dick Arentz
Relevant Work Experience
2017-present Artist, Green Thumb Project
Plan and implement community design to integrate art into the learning garden. Plan and hold community design charrette.
2016-present Elementary Assistant Instructor, Faith Lutheran
Teach 3rd and 4th grade general education classes. Assist lead teacher in everyday implementation of general curricula.
2016-present Art & Exploratory Teacher, Faith Lutheran
Prepare and teach preschool-8th grade fine art and world art classes.
2016-present Fine Arts Intern, Take Root Café
Plan and implement art curriculum including Mindful Mandala, youth summer program, monthly gathering of local creative community. Serve on the Grand Opening committee and the Education and Community Outreach committee. Paint community mural.
2015-2016 Native American Counselor & Club Advisor, Perry High School
Advise all federally enrolled and self-identifying Native American students. Attend and advocate for students during IEP, 504, and other administrative meetings. Plan and implement weekly club meetings.
2014-2016 Art Teacher and CTE Instructor, Perry High School
Plan and implement Introduction to Art, Beginning Drawing, Beginning Sculpture, Film 1, and Beginning Digital Photography curricula. Art club co-mentor. Cross Country coach.
2013-2014 Student Teacher, Hamilton High School
Assist mentor teacher in ever day planning and implementation of art curriculum. Plan and implement Advanced Art Curriculum. Art club co-mentor.
2012-2013 Assistant Teacher, Great Hearts Academy
Assist lead teacher in everyday planning and implementing 5th grade general curriculum.
2012-2013 Fine Arts Teacher Intern, Great Hearts Academy
Assist lead teacher in implementing 5-8thgrade art curricula. Art club co-mentor.
2011-2012 Gallery Coordinator, Art Intersection
Plan and implement gallery tours, youth summer classes, and a weekly art journaling class for Parkinson’s and other patients with neurological disorders. Work in graphic design, media relations, and registrar departments.
Grants, Honors, and Awards
2014 Outstanding Teacher Candidate Achievement Award Nomination
2009-10 Photographers’ Association at ASU, President
2010 Herberger Institute, Photography Department, SPE Scholarship
2009 Herberger Institute Undergraduate Award- BA
2008-09 Photographers’ Association at ASU, Secretary
2007-08 Photographers’ Association, Mini Event Coordinator
2006-10 Deans list
2006-10 National Society for Collegiate Scholars
Solo Exhibitions
2017 1 egg, warm: zúŋtA wičhóuŋ
Take Root Café, Kirksville, Missouri
2009 Desert Exploration 1
The Art Café, ASU, Tempe, Arizona
Group Exhibitions
2016 Animalia, Juried by Traer Scott
PhotoPlace Gallery, Middlebury, Vermont
2012 No Strangers: The Art Intersection Creative Community
Art Intersection, Gilbert, Arizona
2012 ASU Photographers’ Association Silent Auction
First Studio Gallery, Phoenix, Arizona
2012 Confluence of the Uncanny and Mundane, Juried by Andrea Modica
Northlight Gallery, Tempe, Arizona
2011 First Annual Silent Auction
Art Intersection, Gilbert, Arizona
2011 New Eyes on Ancient Ways: Contemporary Navajo Story Telling
The Olney Gallery at Trinity Cathedral, Phoenix, Arizona
2011 ASU Photographers’ Association Silent Auction
First Studio Gallery, Phoenix, Arizona
2011 www.visualcorrespondence.com
Step Gallery, ASU, Tempe, Arizona
2010 Dine Bikeyah: Familiar Views, Foreign Eyes
Office of Student Success, ASU, Tempe, Arizona
2010 Smudge Match 2010: a book and printmaking show
Harry Wood Gallery, ASU, Tempe, Arizona
2010 Dine Bikeyah: Familiar Views, Foreign Eyes
Deans Office, ASU, Tempe, Arizona
2010 Dine Bikeyah: Familiar Views, Foreign Eyes
Step Gallery, ASU, Tempe, Arizona
2010 The After Show
First Studio Gallery, Phoenix, Arizona
2010 ASU Photographers’ Association Silent Auction
First Studio Gallery, Phoenix, Arizona
2010 Homage to James Hajicek
Northlight Gallery, ASU, Tempe, Arizona
2010 Twofold
Step Gallery, ASU, Tempe, Arizona
2010 Salad Days: a bfa photographic exhibition
Gallery 100, ASU, Tempe Arizona
2010 An Equation of the Fanciful and Bizarre, Juried by Joel Meyerowitz
Northlight Gallery, ASU, Tempe Arizona
2009 ASU Photographers’ Association Silent Auction
First Studio Gallery, Phoenix, Arizona
2008 You Are My Only Hope, Juried by Darius Himes
Northlight Gallery, ASU, Tempe, Arizona
2008 The Einstein’s Show
The Art Café, ASU, Tempe, Arizona
2007 A Photographic Exhibition
Studio Tad, Phoenix, Arizona
2007 Intro to….
Step Gallery, ASU, Tempe, Arizona
2007 The Best of Photography I, Juried by James Hajicek
Art Building, ASU, Tempe, Arizona
2007 The Positive Space Show, Juried Exhibition
Cantellops Art Gallery, LaRoche College, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Permanent Collections
Northlight Gallery, ASU, Tempe, Arizona
Reviews/Publications/Etc
Quilt to sew together Heartland History. KTVO. July 29, 2017.
http://ktvo.com/news/local/quilt-to-sew-together-heartland-history
Correspond Visually. 365 Ideas. Jackalope Ranch. February 21, 2011. http://blogs.phoenixnewtimes.com/jackalope/2011/02/correspond_visually.php
Photography exhibit looks at digital communication. ASU News [Business, Culture and Affairs].February 15, 2011. http://asunews.asu.edu/20110215_photography_exhibit
ASU student’s photo exhibit features Navajos’ traditions. Tempe Republic. The Arizona Republic. September 17, 2010. pg 4. http://www.azcentral.com/community/tempe/articles/2010/09/16/20100916asu-students-photo-exhibit-reservation-life.html.
Native Art: Student photo exhibit documents Navajo life. The State Press. September 15, 2010. front page.
With Reservation: Navajo Nation hosts student photographers. Phoenix New Times. Volume 41, number 36. September 9-15, 2010. pg 34.
ASU students document life on the Navajo Reservation. Navajo-Hopi Observer. September 14, 2010. http://www.navajohopiobserver.com/main.asp?Search=1&ArticleID=12865&SectionID=74&SubSectionID=114&S=1.
Photography majors experience life on Navajo reservation. ASU News [Business, Culture and Affairs]. September 9, 2010. http://asunews.asu.edu/20100908_Navajophotos.
Photography exhibit points lens at Navajo Nation. ASU News [Business, Culture and Affairs]. August 24, 2010. http://asunews.asu.edu/20100824_photographyexhibit.
Dine Bikeyah: Familiar views, Foreign Eyes, photo gallery, ASU News [Business, Culture and Affairs]. August 24, 2010. http://asunews.asu.edu/20100908_gallery_dinebikeyah#2.
The Cart Before the Horse, Arizona State University Photographers’ Association Member Portfolio. 2009. pg 17-20.
Lectures/Workshops/Panels
2016 Phoenix Indian Center, Youth Leadership Day
2012 Cyanotype Workshop. Scottsdale, Arizona
2010 Lecture and Panel Discussion: Review of 47th National SPE Conference. College of Design North. Tempe, Arizona.
2010 Cyanotype Workshop. Tempe, Arizona.
Grants, Honors, and Awards
2014 Outstanding Teacher Candidate Achievement Award Nomination
2009-10 Photographers’ Association at ASU, President
2010 Herberger Institute, Photography Department, SPE Scholarship
2009 Herberger Institute Undergraduate Award- BA
2008-09 Photographers’ Association at ASU, Secretary
2007-08 Photographers’ Association, Mini Event Coordinator
2006-10 Deans list
2006-10 National Society for Collegiate Scholars
Professional Affiliations
Member of the Society for Photographic Education
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