shannon cahalane

Hi! I’m Shannon. My professional path so far has taken me from assisting students in photo labs and coordinating logistics for backcountry group hikes in the White Mountains to managing an daily operations at an independent gallery in Portsmouth NH and working in a Title I school in Queens as a teaching artist. For the past three years, I’ve built on these experiences at the Guggenheim Museum, where I’ve truly found my footing.

Each role has strengthened my ability to adapt quickly while maintaining composure, anticipate and address challenges before they arise, and foster meaningful connections—blending relationship-building with adept administrative precision.

As a practicing artist, I’m drawn to the intersection of expression, commerce, and audience engagement. I love making art more accessible, whether by distilling complex ideas, facilitating sales, or supporting artists in sustaining their practice. With a people-first mindset, I bring perceptiveness, warmth, and foresight to every interaction.

The most interesting things happen at the intersections—so let’s connect!

customer service at the Guggenheim currently

University of New Hampshire

BFA Drawing and Painting 

Minor in Sociology