Project Manager - 9th World Summit on Arts and Culture, Stockholm 2023

• May 2021 - Present

Undergraduate Research Fellow

• Sep 2019 - Present

Director

• Apr 2018 - Present

Advisor

• Apr 2022 - Present

Freelance Curator

• Jan 2019 - Aug 2022

Curatorial Consultant

• Apr 2021 - Jun 2022

Consultant

• Feb 2019 - Oct 2020

Committee Member

• 2017 - 2019

Bunjil Place is the City of Casey’s treasured entertainment precinct, it brings together an unprecedented mix of facilities including an outdoor community plaza, theatre, multipurpose studio, function centre, library, gallery and City of Casey Customer Service Centre all in one place. Bunjil Place is the City of Casey’s treasured entertainment precinct, it brings together an unprecedented mix of facilities including an outdoor community plaza, theatre, multipurpose studio, function centre, library, gallery and City of Casey Customer Service Centre all in one place.

Director Asialink Arts

• Aug 2017 - Sep 2018

Director Visual Arts

• 2005 - Aug 2017

For over a decade Sarah led Australia’s largest international exhibition touring program for over a decade through the Visual Arts department at Asialink Arts. This program developed international contemporary collaborative projects for museums, galleries and biennales in Asia, while providing opportunities for artistic exchange and development for Australian artists, curators and organisations.Sarah has extensive experience in working with various stakeholders both in Australia and Asia, including federal and state governments, museums and galleries, not-for-profit organisations, philanthropic and universities. Key competencies;* Demonstrated negotiation skills* Ability to maintain strong national and international client networks* Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills* High-level communication and presentation skills* Excellent public speaker and facilitator* Extensive budget management experience, including working to tight deadlines for multiple projects and grant writing* Demonstrated experience in logistics if touring artworks nationally and internationally* Practical exhibition design and installation skills* Highly developed people management skills including an experienced mentor* Experienced Chair and board member on arts boards and assessment panelsSELECTED CURATED EXHIBITIONS;'Juan Ford: Flock Propogation', Nakanojo Biennale Japan (2015); 'Soundtracks: Dylan Martorell', Kochi Muzuris Biennale, Kerala (2012); 'Pip & Pop - Artist in Wonderland', Kuandu Museum of Fine Arts, Taipei (2012); 'Selectively Revealed' (co-curated) Asialink/ Experimenta (Taipei, Seoul, Bangkok) (2009-2010); 'White Hot' (co-curated) Asialink/ Canberra Glassworks (Bangkok, Taipei, (2009-2010); 'Run Artist Run' (Tokyo, Singapore, Hanoi) (2009); 'Under my Skin' (Singapore, Manila, Seoul) (2008–2009).

Chair

• 2012 - 2018

NETS Victoria is a leading art touring agency that delivers the best contemporary art, craft and design to regional Victoria and beyond.

Committee Member

• 2010 - 2012

Curator

• 2000 - 2005

Sarah worked collaboratively with some of Australia's leading craft and design makers while at Craft Victoria. With her practical approach she produced numerous exhibitions and curated key solo and group projects. Sarah facilitated a predominently application-based program while also mentoring many first time exhibitors. She was instrumental in assisting with the transition and expansion of Craft Victoria from a small exhibition single venue in Fitzroy to a multifaceted gallery and retail space in Melbourne's CBD. Key competencies; * Demonstrated people skills * Marketing and promotion experience, including invitation, catalogue design and production * Well developed analytical and problem-solving skills * High level communication and presentation skills * Budget management experience, including working to tight deadlines for various projects * Demonstrated experience in logistics if transporting and touring artworks nationally * Practical exhibition design and installation skills SELECTED CURATED EXHIBITIONS: 'A Ragged Edge', Craft Victoria (part of Melbourne International Fashion Festival) (2005); 'Counter Productive', Craft Victoria (2005); 'Heresy: The Secret Language of Materials' (co-curated with Kevin Murray); 'Dreams of A Golden Thread: textiles by Sara Thorn' (Craft Victoria initiated and toured 2003-2005); 'The Dead are Never Lonely: Louiseann Zahra' (Craft Victoria/ Object Gallery initiated and toured nationally (2003-2005).

Administrator

• 1998 - 2000