Heather Muise

Heather Muise serves as a Teaching Associate Professor in the School of Art & Design at East Carolina University's College of Fine Arts and Communication, where she teaches printmaking and first-year foundation courses. Her international teaching background in the UAE informs her culturally rich pedagogy and research approach.

Her academic credentials include:

• Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) from the University of Windsor, Canada
• Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Studio Art (Printmaking) from the University of Tennessee

Professor Muise's research centers on cross-cultural artistic exchange through printmaking, specifically creating bridges between Arab and Western artistic traditions. This focus has yielded an exceptional exhibition record exceeding 100 shows across four continents, demonstrating significant impact in international art communities. Her work integrates technical printmaking mastery with cultural dialogue, offering unique perspectives on global artistic practices.

With seven years of faculty experience at UAE institutions including Zayed University and the American University in Dubai, she brings substantial international teaching expertise to ECU. Her mentorship emphasizes both technical skill development in printmaking and nuanced understanding of cultural contexts in art production.