EducationSiena Art Institute, Siena, Italy Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
May 2022

University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design
Minor in French
May 2021


ExhibitionsThe Clock Reads, The Sun Hangs
4TH SPACE, Concordia University
June 2024

Blue Skylines
Big Gallery, Nantucket 
July 2024

Moors to Moorings
Johnson Gallery, Nantucket 
July 2024

Sidewalk Art Show
AAN, Nantucket
August 2024

Throughlines
Art Gym Denver
January 2024


AwardsConnecticut Art Directors Club Gold and Emerging Excellence GD3 Influences A-Z, 2021

CADC Excellence
Sour Milk, MFA Catalog, 2021

CADC Richard Hess Spirit of Creativity and Gold Award Universal Declaration of Human Rights, RISO Printed Book, 2019

Mystic Chamber of Congress Outdoor Art Festival
Emerging Artist Award 2019, 2021

Stephanie Kaplowitt Memorial Scholarship, 2018
University Scholarship

Fine Arts Talent Award, 2017
University Art Scholarship


LanguageFrench
Italian
 
Residency Solid/Liquid/Gas, High Meadow at Bear Run Nature Reserve, PA
Focus on site specific work and personal transformation through place. Week-long collaborative design residency with fifteen other artists and designers.
November 2024

Create Award Residency, Art Gym Denver, CO
Awarded a six month residency at Art Gym Denver culminating in a final exhibition in the gallery. Collaborates with cohort in group critiques and meetings. Works in a range of mediums to explore the impact of environment on the indiviual.
2023-2024

FellowshipWork/Around Design Inquiry, London, Montreal
Awarded a year-long residency with Design Inquiry, working on a collaborative project exploring the theme of workarounds. The fellowship began with a residency in London during London Design Festival. Exhibition held in June 2024 in Montreal accompanied by a collaborative publication. 2023-2024


ExperienceAssistant Waterfront Director, Great Harbor Yacht Club, Nantucket, MA
Responsible for managing sailing and waterfront operations including hiring, curriculum development, marketing, training, safety, event planning and communications.
2024-Present

Youth Program Coordinator, Denver Art Museum, Denver, CO
As a Youth Program Coordinator at the Denver Art Museum I taught art-making workshops for students ages 5-18 in addition to leading guided tours of the museum and coordinating with teachers and parents.
2024

Graphic Designer, Genrose Stone and Tile, Middletown, CT
Designed print and digital advertising material adhering to brand guidelines and introduced new design ideas, worked closely with the CEO and CMO. Responsible for product, event and installation photography. Maintained and updated website and copy. Created quarterly and monthly catalogs and oversaw printing and digital publication. Production work included type setting and printing of product labels and signage for showrooms.
2022 - 2023

Graphic Designer, Squared Labs, Storrs, CT
Lead designer on a team of designers, coders and developers. Illustrated a cover for a scientific journal which was published in ACS Environmental Science & Technology|Water. Designed logo, fliers, posters and forms for Statistical Consulting Services, UConn. Designed informational material and graphics for University supplied Covid-19 Testing kits.
2018 - 2021

Graphic Designer, Design Center Studio, Storrs, CT
Served as liaison between clients and design team as project manager for Poetic Journeys, installing student work throughout the University’s transportation system. Organized project meetings, oversaw printing production and set deadlines.
2020

Freelance Artist & Designer
Freelance work ranged from commissioned acrylic paintings, charcoal drawings and illustrations. Logo and brand design for businesses including marine services, bookshops, Woodbury Public Library and summer camps. Hired as professional freelance event photographer.

Volunteer 
Adjudicator
Colorado Scholastic Art and Writing Awards
January 2024, 2025

Senior Project Advisor
University of Connecticut 
2024


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Artist Statement

Sarah Woodward is an interdisciplinary artist, designer, and writer, documenting personal transformation through place. She is fascinated by the interconnectedness of location and well-being, creating deeply personal works.