Through community art project’s including murals, residencies and workshops Sarah works with children, young people and adults. She has a passion to engage, encourage and inspire by sharing her love and knowledge of art.
Sarah’s interest lies at the intersect of well-being, art and community and she is a keen advocate of mental health awareness through art. She is a firm believer in the healing power of art not only as a therapeutic and mindfulness tool but an outlet for self expression and play. Sarah believes creating art is a powerful way to connect with the world around us which is beneficial to a sense of self.
Past projects and roles include:
Murals in primary and high schools working in collaboration with students.
Mural mentoring with The Living Free Project. Supporting LVP young people through the design process, procurement of supplies and materials, developing and experimentation of techniques and painting of murals.
Public art projects working in collaboration with artist Tony Sowersby working alongside unemployed young people.
Workshops in schools such as Hester Hornbrook Academy that offer innovative, flexible, educational programs with enhanced wraparound support for vulnerable and at-risk young people, many who experience mental health challenges.