Hello! I'm Amy Sweeney, a creative illustrator and visual storyteller with over 20 years of experience bringing characters and stories to life for children's media. I specialize in colorful, imaginative, and age-appropriate artwork that captivates young audiences and supports engaging narratives. I collaborate closely with educators and cross-functional teams to develop consistent branding, educational content, and memorable performances. My background spans character design, digital media, puppetry, and educational programming, and I love blending illustration, puppetry, and storytelling to spark imagination.…

Amy Sweeney

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Hello! I'm Amy Sweeney, a creative illustrator and visual storyteller with over 20 years of experience bringing characters and stories to life for children's media. I specialize in colorful, imaginative, and age-appropriate artwork that captivates young audiences and supports engaging narratives. I collaborate closely with educators and cross-functional teams to develop consistent branding, educational content, and memorable performances. My background spans character design, digital media, puppetry, and educational programming, and I love blending illustration, puppetry, and storytelling to spark imagination.…

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Hello! I’m Amy Sweeney, a creative illustrator and visual storyteller with over 20 years of experience bringing characters and stories to life for children’s media. I specialize in colorful, imaginative, and age-appropriate artwork that captivates young audiences and supports engaging narratives.

I collaborate closely with educators and cross-functional teams to develop consistent branding, educational content, and memorable performances. My background spans character design, digital media, puppetry, and educational programming, and I love blending illustration, puppetry, and storytelling to spark imagination.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Resident Artist/ Head Puppeteer/Writer/Director at Center for Puppetry Arts, Atlanta, GA
August 29, 2025 - July 16, 2025
Designed and created visual assets for productions, including lobby displays, educational content, and digital projections. Directed and adapted productions, developing strong narrative and visual storytelling for young audiences. Collaborated with cross-department teams to shape creative style and maintain consistency in branding and audience engagement. Wrote scripts and developed original characters, integrating illustration, puppetry, and storytelling.
Digital Learning Puppeteer and Teaching Artist at Center for Puppetry Arts, Atlanta, GA
August 31, 2025 - July 18, 2025
Performed shows for virtual classes, created digital content and marketing materials, taught hundreds of children ages 2-15, connected with educators and teachers, organized invoices and bill collection through Tessitura ticketing software, and managed communications with schools and teachers.
Puppeteer/Lead Counselor/Marketing at City of Orlando Puppetroupe, Orlando, FL
August 26, 2007 - July 13, 2025
Designed and illustrated marketing materials, lesson plans, and digital content for children’s productions. Created a custom website and digital illustrations to support performances and workshops. Taught and inspired children through storytelling, character design, and performance.
Resident Artist / Head Puppeteer / Writer / Director at Center for Puppetry Arts
August 1, 2025 - September 11, 2025
Designed and created visual assets for productions, lobby displays, educational content, and digital projections. Directed and adapted productions, developing strong narrative and visual storytelling for young audiences. Collaborated with cross-department teams to shape creative style and maintain consistency in branding and audience engagement. Wrote scripts and developed original characters, integrating illustration, puppetry, and storytelling.
Digital Learning Puppeteer & Teaching Artist at Center for Puppetry Arts
August 1, 2025 - September 11, 2025
Created digital illustrations and marketing materials to support virtual shows. Performed for and taught children ages 2–15, blending storytelling, design, and performance. Developed engaging visual content to support remote learning experiences.
Puppeteer / Lead Counselor / Marketing at City of Orlando Puppetroupe
August 1, 2007 - September 11, 2025
Designed and illustrated marketing materials, lesson plans, and digital content for children’s productions. Created a custom website and digital illustrations to support performances and workshops. Taught and inspired children through storytelling, character design, and performance.
Resident Artist / Head Puppeteer / Writer / Director at Center for Puppetry Arts
August 1, 2025 - August 1, 2025
Designed and created visual assets for productions, including lobby displays, educational content, and digital projections. Directed and adapted productions, developing strong narrative and visual storytelling for young audiences. Collaborated with cross-department teams to shape creative style and maintain consistency in branding and audience engagement. Wrote scripts and developed original characters, integrating illustration, puppetry, and storytelling.
Digital Learning Puppeteer & Teaching Artist at Center for Puppetry Arts
August 1, 2025 - August 1, 2025
Created digital illustrations and marketing materials to support virtual shows. Performed for and taught children ages 2–15, blending storytelling, design, and performance. Developed engaging visual content to support remote learning experiences.
Puppeteer / Lead Counselor / Marketing at City of Orlando Puppetroupe
August 1, 2007 - August 1, 2007
Designed and illustrated marketing materials, lesson plans, and digital content for children’s productions. Created a custom website and digital illustrations to support performances and workshops. Taught and inspired children through storytelling, character design, and performance.
Resident Artist / Head Puppeteer / Writer / Director at Center for Puppetry Arts
August 1, 2007 - August 1, 2025
Designed and created visual assets for productions, including lobby displays, educational content, and digital projections. Directed and adapted productions, developing strong narrative and visual storytelling for young audiences. Collaborated with cross-department teams to shape creative style and maintain branding consistency. Wrote scripts and developed original characters, integrating illustration, puppetry, and storytelling.
Digital Learning Puppeteer & Teaching Artist at Center for Puppetry Arts
October 1, 2016 - August 1, 2025
Created digital illustrations and marketing materials to support virtual shows. Performed for and taught children ages 2–15, blending storytelling, design, and performance. Developed engaging visual content to support remote learning experiences.
Puppeteer / Lead Counselor / Marketing at City of Orlando Puppetroupe
August 1, 2003 - August 1, 2007
Designed and illustrated marketing materials, lesson plans, and digital content for children’s productions. Created a custom website and digital illustrations to support performances and workshops. Taught and inspired children through storytelling, character design, and performance.

Education

Associate’s at International Academy of Design and Technology, Orlando, FL
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2003
B.A. at Brenau University, Gainesville, GA
September 1, 1997 - May 31, 1999
Associate’s at Gainesville College, Oakwood, GA
September 1, 1995 - August 31, 1997
Associate’s in Web Design at International Academy of Design and Technology, Orlando, FL
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2003
B.A. in Theater, Magna Cum Laude at Brenau University, Gainesville, GA
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 1999
Associate’s in Theater at Gainesville College, Oakwood, GA
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1997
Associate’s in Web Design at International Academy of Design and Technology
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2003
B.A. in Theater, Magna Cum Laude at Brenau University
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 1999
Associate’s in Theater at Gainesville College
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1997
Associate’s in Web Design at International Academy of Design and Technology, Orlando, FL
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2003
B.A. in Theater, Magna Cum Laude at Brenau University, Gainesville, GA
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 1999
Associate’s in Theater at Gainesville College, Oakwood, GA
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1997
Associate’s in Web Design at International Academy of Design and Technology, Orlando, FL
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2003
B.A. in Theater, Magna Cum Laude at Brenau University, Gainesville, GA
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 1999
Associate’s in Theater at Gainesville College, Oakwood, GA
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1997

Qualifications

Part of Alpha Psi Omega, the Theatre Honors Society
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 1999
Suzi 2017 for TYA Best Ensemble - Old MacDonald’s Farm
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Suzi 2017 for TYA Best Direction - Old MacDonald’s Farm
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Suzi 2018 for TYA Best Direction - Mother Goose
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Suzi Award 2017: Best Ensemble – Old MacDonalds Farm
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
Suzi Award 2017: Best Direction – Old MacDonalds Farm
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
Suzi Award 2018: Best Direction – Mother Goose
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Government, Other
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