I am an artist, graphic designer, and writer with decades of experience shaping visual storytelling across exhibitions, publications, education programs, and branding. I’ve managed international tours, produced CD projects in the USA, and led public outreach through publicity, press, and school programs. I love collaborating with galleries, nonprofits, schools, and businesses to bring ideas to life from concept to delivery, and I enjoy sharing knowledge through teaching and mentoring artists of all ages. I’ve built a career at the intersection of art, design, and communication, working across multiple disciplines and countries. I thrive on hands-on project leadership, creative development, and community engagement, from framing and gallery management to educational outreach and artist residencies.…

Sarah Hasty Williams

I am an artist, graphic designer, and writer with decades of experience shaping visual storytelling across exhibitions, publications, education programs, and branding. I’ve managed international tours, produced CD projects in the USA, and led public outreach through publicity, press, and school programs. I love collaborating with galleries, nonprofits, schools, and businesses to bring ideas to life from concept to delivery, and I enjoy sharing knowledge through teaching and mentoring artists of all ages. I’ve built a career at the intersection of art, design, and communication, working across multiple disciplines and countries. I thrive on hands-on project leadership, creative development, and community engagement, from framing and gallery management to educational outreach and artist residencies.…

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I am an artist, graphic designer, and writer with decades of experience shaping visual storytelling across exhibitions, publications, education programs, and branding. I’ve managed international tours, produced CD projects in the USA, and led public outreach through publicity, press, and school programs. I love collaborating with galleries, nonprofits, schools, and businesses to bring ideas to life from concept to delivery, and I enjoy sharing knowledge through teaching and mentoring artists of all ages.

I’ve built a career at the intersection of art, design, and communication, working across multiple disciplines and countries. I thrive on hands-on project leadership, creative development, and community engagement, from framing and gallery management to educational outreach and artist residencies.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Agent/Publicist/Graphic Designer at Back & Over Productions
January 12, 2018 - Present
Agent/Publicist/Graphic Designer for Back & Over Productions; involved with Circun Rua Records; coordinated publicity, print collateral, and related tour logistics.
Agent/Publicist at Back and Over Productions
May 1, 2012 - September 30, 2016
Managed international tours for Sean Keane and acted as publicist, handling publicity, press releases, and event arrangements.
Account Representative at Horace Mann Companies
December 1, 2005 - July 31, 2011
Educated school employees on retirement options and life insurance, presenting programs in various schools.
Artist and Teacher at SHW Art Studio
January 1, 1984 - Present
Engaged in freelance artwork and teaching in various locations including Virginia Tech and Galway, Ireland.
Co-Owner/Operator at Artist’s Choice Framing Gallery Inc
September 1, 1983 - May 1, 2005
Co-owned and operated a retail framing gallery offering custom matting, framing, production, events, and HR functions; managed business operations and customer service.
Co-Owner/Operator at Artist's Choice Framing Gallery Inc
September 1, 1983 - May 31, 2005
Managed retail art gallery and picture framing shop, involving all aspects including framing, customer service, production, events, and human resources.

Education

Bachelor of Arts at Maryville College
January 1, 1979 - January 1, 1981
Creative Arts Major at UNC-Charlotte
January 1, 1978 - January 1, 1979
Artist Development at Austin Peay University
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2005
Graphic and Digital Art Diploma at Art Institute of Pittsburgh
January 11, 2030 - January 6, 2026
Certificate at University of Iowa Summer Writers Workshop
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2004
Bachelor of Arts at Maryville College
January 1, 1979 - January 1, 1981
Early Admission at UNC-Charlotte
January 1, 1978 - January 1, 1979
Artist Development at Austin Peay University
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2005
Summer Writers Workshop at University of Iowa
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2004
Graphic and Digital Art Diploma at Art Institute of Pittsburgh
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
at Maryville College, Maryville TN
January 1, 1979 - January 1, 1981
at UNC-Charlotte
January 1, 1978 - January 1, 1979
at Austin Peay University, Clarksville TN
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2005
at University of Iowa, Iowa City IA
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2004
at Art Institute of Pittsburgh
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2018
Bachelor of Arts at Maryville College
January 1, 1979 - January 1, 1981
Creative Arts Major (Early Admission) at University of North Carolina at Charlotte
January 1, 1978 - January 1, 1979
Artist Development Program at Creative Capital
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2005
Summer Writers Workshop at University of Iowa
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2004
Graphic and Digital Art Diploma at Art Institute of Pittsburgh
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
Bachelor of Arts at Maryville College, Maryville, TN
January 1, 1979 - January 1, 1981
Creative Arts Major at University of North Carolina at Charlotte, NC
January 1, 1978 - January 1, 1979
Artist Development at Austin Peay University, Clarksville, TN
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2005
Summer Writers Workshop at University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2004
Graphic and Digital Art Diploma at Art Institute of Pittsburgh
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017

Qualifications

KAPPA PI International Art Honor Society
January 1, 1984 - March 18, 2026
The National Technical Honor Society
January 1, 1984 - March 18, 2026
National award for outstanding contributions to Ducks Unlimited International as NRV Chairman and Flyway Artist
January 11, 2030 - March 18, 2026
Artist in Residence for Bald Head Island (special edition portfolio benefiting Smith Island Historical Society)
January 11, 2030 - March 18, 2026
Listed by Wildlife Art News as one of top 100 wildlife painters in America
January 11, 2030 - March 18, 2026
Featured Artist for the North Carolina Wildlife Federation Exhibition
January 11, 2030 - March 18, 2026
Special Installation Commission for Carolina’s Specialty Hospital, Pineville, NC
January 11, 2030 - March 18, 2026
National award for outstanding contributions to Ducks Unlimited International as NRV Chairman and Flyway Artist
January 11, 2030 - March 26, 2026
Artist in Residence, Bald Head Island - special edition portfolio to benefit the Smith Island Historical Society
January 11, 2030 - March 26, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Non-Profit Organization, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other, Retail, Travel & Hospitality