Through community art projects including murals, workshops and residencies at schools, festivals, community centres, hospitals and mental health facilities Sarah works with children, young people and adults. Her approach prioritises inclusivity, making art accessible to all regardless of age, background, or artistic experience.
Sarah’s passion lies at the intersection of well-being, art, and community, and she is a strong advocate for mental health awareness through art. A firm believer in the transformative, enriching and healing power of creativity, she sees art not only as a therapeutic and mindfulness tool but also as an outlet for self-expression, exploration, engagement and play. Sarah believes that creating art is a powerful way to connect - with others, ourselves, and the world around us - nurturing a strong sense of self and supporting overall well-being.
In Sarah’s community art projects, art making becomes a meaningful way to bring people together and find common ground.
Past projects and roles include:
Co-leading The Big Draw Festival Melbourne; facilitating Art of Place workshops at MPavilion; delivering Drawn to Nature workshops with the City of Melbourne; undertaking an artist residency at The Alfred Hospital's Inpatient Psychiatry Unit (IPU); and leading collaborative mural projects for the Kitchen Garden at CMC St Kilda. She has also facilitated community arts programs, public art projects and creative workshops in partnership with schools, youth services, universities and community organisations across Melbourne.
“Sarah is an artist of outstanding ability who can work in a variety of media on any scale. Throughout her history in professional and community settings Sarah has displayed genuine empathy and consideration that brings out the best in her fellow artists and in inexperienced participants”
“Sarah was appointed to Alfred Health for the transformative six months of this project, and what a journey it was! During this time, she became a shining beacon of hope and creativity. Sarah’s presence was not just an addition; she was a vital force, bringing warmth and a unique lens that resonated with those around her”