Hi, I’m Sarah Hasty Williams—a multidisciplinary artist, graphic designer, and writer with a passion for storytelling through art. Over the years I’ve managed international tours, overseen CD production, designed venues and materials, and led publicity and education initiatives for schools and communities. I collaborate across disciplines and geographies—Blacksburg, Charlottesville, Galway—enjoy mentoring others, building brands, and bringing projects to life with clarity and warmth.…

Sarah Hasty Williams

Hi, I’m Sarah Hasty Williams—a multidisciplinary artist, graphic designer, and writer with a passion for storytelling through art. Over the years I’ve managed international tours, overseen CD production, designed venues and materials, and led publicity and education initiatives for schools and communities. I collaborate across disciplines and geographies—Blacksburg, Charlottesville, Galway—enjoy mentoring others, building brands, and bringing projects to life with clarity and warmth.…

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Hi, I’m Sarah Hasty Williams—a multidisciplinary artist, graphic designer, and writer with a passion for storytelling through art. Over the years I’ve managed international tours, overseen CD production, designed venues and materials, and led publicity and education initiatives for schools and communities.

I collaborate across disciplines and geographies—Blacksburg, Charlottesville, Galway—enjoy mentoring others, building brands, and bringing projects to life with clarity and warmth.

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Work Experience

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.
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.
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.
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.

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

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

Industry Experience

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