Her art and photography have been shown in multiple publications and exhibitions, and she has been the recipient of several grants and residencies. She is also an award-winning videographer whose documentaries and art videos have been shown in international film festivals and on television. Stewart has a B.F.A. in art history/painting and an M.F.A. in art media studies from Syracuse University, as well as an M.A. in museum, editing and archival studies from Duquesne University.