For over four decades Pat Carney has been a working member of the Minneapolis creative community. He began his career as a photographer and transitioned into graphic design. Lately Mr. Carney has returned his roots. While his design practice still services select clients, his concentration is photography. He is part of an artist group called Art for Good brought together by Minneapolis art administrator, Herman Milligan to raise money for deserving non-profit organizations. Besides Art for Good Pat has been accepted in many exhibitions and competitions at MPLS Photo Center as well as six acceptances at the Minnesota State Fair Fine Arts Exhibition. Mr. Carney teaches Photoshop and Lightroom at the MPLS Photo Center. He has also held emeritus teaching positions for courses at College of Visual Arts and St. Cloud State University. Pat has also held board positions including American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA) and 3 years as president of the Northside Arts Collective.