Philosophy & Approach
Developing bold, confident, and sustainable strategy for artists and arts organizations is my lifelong passion. My career has been dedicated to supporting and nurturing artistic development, and as a consultant/creative producer I always start with the Mission.
I believe that creative vision is essential to organizational growth, that prioritizing the needs of artists is directly tied to organizational success, and that all change is systemic change. My approach is collaborative, discovery-oriented, values-based, and equity-focused. Honesty and straightforward communication are hallmarks of effective team-work, and I look for opportunities to build internal capacity without taxing existing human or financial resources. I sweat the details, I prioritize process, and I love spreadsheets.
I work with clients and teams to develop lasting partnerships that empower and elevate.
About Sarah
Currently the Institutional/Investment Manager for The Field, other leadership positions have included Executive Director of Ensemble Studio Theatre, Managing Director of Clubbed Thumb, and Assistant Administrative Director of the Juilliard Drama Division. She managed grant programs at Theater Communications Group, worked in education at the Manhattan Theater Club, and spent four years in artistic development at the Williamstown Theater Festival. She partners with A. D. Hamingson & Associates on several ongoing consulting projects.
She has completed certification courses with the Society of Human Resources, and has served as a panelist for the Brooklyn Arts Council, the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, the ART/NY Nancy Quinn Fund, NYFA, and the WP Lab. She has facilitated panels for Theatre Communications Group, the Williamstown Theater Festival, and the Juilliard School, and a guest lecturer for Yale Graduate Theater Management in Fundraising. Sarah was selected for the 2017 NYFA Emerging Leaders Boot Camp, and the 2018-2019 ART/NY Diversifying Our Organizations cohort. Sarah was a member of the Fall 2020 cohort of CCCADI’s Anti-Racism Leadership Series. BA from Sarah Lawrence College.
Sarah lives near Prospect Park in Brooklyn with her husband, Andy, and her dog, Ebbet (seen here with some buttercups).