Sarah Campbell
1401 North Limestone Street
Lexington, Kentucky 40505
dawnwalking@gmail.com
859-967-7210
Education:
Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, New York
Master of Science in Teaching, Visual Arts B-12, 2009
Transylvania University, Lexington, Kentucky
Bachelor of Arts, Studio Art, 2006
Bachelor of Arts, English, 2006
Skills and Media:
As an interdisciplinary community artist, I work in a variety of media, according to the story I
seek to tell or community needs and resources. I have experience in painting (oil, acrylic,
watercolor), drawing, collage, photography, basic digital media (Photoshop, InDesign),
printmaking, sculpture (wood, metal, ceramics), fiber art, and creative writing.
Experience:
Dec. 2011 - Present
Living Arts and Science Center, Lexington, KY
Art Education Coordinator
Develop curriculum, schedule classes, manage roster of over 40 teaching
artists, teach art classes, and coordinate outreach programs, residencies,
and special programs for schools and social service agencies
April 2011 – Dec. 2012 Luigart Studio & Gallery (formerly Lexington Visual Collective),
Lexington, KY
Co-founder
Co-managed studio rental process and gallery exhibitions, worked with
artists and community members to facilitate production and installation
of public artworks, and wrote grants, marketing materials, and all
business documents
Aug. 2009 - Dec. 2011
Fayette County Public Schools, Lexington, Kentucky
James Lane Allen Elementary School, K-5 Art Instructor, Arts and
Humanities Team Leader, Site Based Decision Making Council Member,
Art Club Sponsor
Taught visual art classes for approximately 550 students annually,
collaborated with classroom teachers to develop cross-curricular units of
study, wrote grants and worked with community organizations to bring
resident artists and performers into the school and engage students in
community art projects
May 2010 - Oct. 2010
Lexington Art League, Lexington, Kentucky
Lead Project Facilitator, Lyric Commemorative Quilt
Coordinated quilting bees throughout community, assisted participants
in creation of artistic quilt squares, and worked with volunteers to
assemble and install quilt in Lyric Theater lobby
Sarah Campbell – Continued
June 2008 - July 2009
Dazzle School of Visual and Performing Arts, Rochester, New York
Pos-Abilities Program Coordinator and Direct Care Provider
Developed and taught art programs for students with developmental
disabilities (ages 6-21)
March 2007 - June 2007 Lexington Art League and Very Special Arts of Kentucky,
Lexington, Kentucky
Volunteer, Side X Side
Assisted with art workshops for students with disabilities
Sept. 2005 - March 2006 Transylvania University, Lexington, Kentucky
Senior Thesis, Conceptions
Taught art workshops for pregnant young women (ages 16-17) and
organized group art exhibition in which participants shared personal
stories and experiences through their artwork
July 2005 - Aug. 2005
Island Ventures, Cebu, Philippines
Volunteer, Window on the World
Taught K-5 art workshops in local elementary schools, taught art
workshops for Young Women’s Outreach Corps (ages 13-22),
organized public art exhibition, and self-published children’s book
illustrated by participants
Exhibitions:
Sept. 2013
May 2013
May 2011
Oct. 2010
May 2010
Jan. 2009
Dec. 2008
March 2007
Sept. 2006
May 2006
May 2006
March 2006
Oct. 2005
Aug. 2005
Nov. 2004
3x33, Mary Rezny Studio and Gallery, Lexington, KY
Site / OffSite, Lexington Art League, Lexington, KY
Love and Things Like Love, Lexington Art League, Lexington, KY (juried)
Community Quilt, Lyric Theater, Lexington, KY
Side X Side, Lexington Art League at the Mayor's Office, Lexington, KY
R Connection, Gallery R, Rochester, NY (juried)
Interiors, Wok with You, Rochester, NY
Side X Side, ArtsPlace Gallery, Lexington, KY
Longview, Lexington Art League’s Project Space, Lexington, KY (solo)
LexArts University Open, ArtsPlace Gallery, Lexington, KY (juried)
Children's Mural, Family Care Center, Lexington, KY
Conceptions, Morlan Gallery, Lexington, KY
Mactan, Pangan-an, Olango and Me, Susan P. Shearer Gallery, Lexington, KY
Young Women's Art Show, Island Ventures, Cebu, Philippines
Longview, Susan P. Shearer Gallery, Lexington, KY (solo)