Hi, I’m Sarah Ryan, a fine arts student from Arlington Heights, Illinois. I’m pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts at the University of Dayton, where I explore painting, mural work, and creative collaboration with fellow artists. In addition to studio practice, I publish poetry and have had work featured in Orpheus Magazine’s Spring 2024 issue. I love bringing visual and verbal storytelling together—whether through commissioned artwork, community art projects, or teaching art at camps.

Sarah Ryan

Hi, I’m Sarah Ryan, a fine arts student from Arlington Heights, Illinois. I’m pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts at the University of Dayton, where I explore painting, mural work, and creative collaboration with fellow artists. In addition to studio practice, I publish poetry and have had work featured in Orpheus Magazine’s Spring 2024 issue. I love bringing visual and verbal storytelling together—whether through commissioned artwork, community art projects, or teaching art at camps.

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Hi, I’m Sarah Ryan, a fine arts student from Arlington Heights, Illinois. I’m pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts at the University of Dayton, where I explore painting, mural work, and creative collaboration with fellow artists.

In addition to studio practice, I publish poetry and have had work featured in Orpheus Magazine’s Spring 2024 issue. I love bringing visual and verbal storytelling together—whether through commissioned artwork, community art projects, or teaching art at camps.

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Experience Level

Expert
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Store Associate at Andy's Frozen Custard
August 1, 2020 - September 16, 2025
Provided customer service, prepared and served items, handled cash transactions, and maintained cleanliness and organization of the store.
Mural Painting Assistant at Hylandart
May 1, 2021 - Present
Assisted with mural projects including surface prep, painting, and cleanup; supported lead artists, contributed to project planning and execution.
Store Associate at Loft
January 1, 2022 - Present
Retail sales support, customer service, stocking, and merchandising responsibilities.
Commissioned Artist at Self-Employed
June 1, 2022 - Present
Created commissioned artworks for clients, managed project timelines, and maintained client communications.
Park District Art Camp Counselor at Park District
May 1, 2024 - Present
Led art activities for children, supervised safety, and assisted with lesson planning and execution.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts at University of Dayton
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025
GED at Prospect High School
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2021

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Retail, Professional Services, Other