Sarah Knouse is a sculptor, designer, and arts educator. She holds an MFA from City University of New York Hunter College. Sarah has exhibited her sculptures on an international scale, including The Royal College of Fine Art in London, Woman Made Gallery in Chicago, Vox Populi Gallery in Philadelphia, and Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond. Her studio is located in South Florida.

EDUCATION
2013 Masters of Fine Arts in Sculpture/Combined Media, CUNY Hunter College, New York, NY
2010 Post-Baccalaureate Research and Teaching in Sculpture, Bucknell University, Lewisburg, PA
2006 Bachelor of Fine Arts in Sculpture, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND ARTIST RESIDENCY PROGRAMS
2022 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion training for educators, Robert Gordon’s College, Aberdeen, UK
2019 Common Ground Collaborative Summer Summit, Princeton, NJ
2019 International Sculpture Center Annual Professional Conference, Portalnd, OR
2016 Ringling College of Art and Design Summer Instititute, Sarasota, FL
2014 International Sculpture Center Annual Professional Conference, New Orleans, LA
2012 The Royal College of Art and Design, Independent Studio Program in Sculpture, London, UK
2011 Public Art Academy Artist in Residence Program, The Pajama Factory, Williamsport, PA
2009 Summer Studio AIR Program in Sculpture, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
2023-current Founding Instructor of Visual Arts, The Greene School, West Palm Beach, FL

Beginning in 2023, I am serving as the founding instructor of art for this growing college preparatory school including designing
and implementing courses in mixed media sculptural techniques, ceramics, drawing and painting, wood and metal working,
sewing/garment design, portfolio development, and student-centered independent studies such as clay animation. I’m also
currently designing curriculum for two cornerstone arts classes entitled “Art and Entrepreneurship: Design Thinking and
Prototype Development” and “Art and Activism: Building Community-Engaged Projects” to be a featured part of next year’s
expanded upper school course offerings.

2021-2022 Lecturer of Art & Design, North East Scotland College, Aberdeen, UK

In fall of 2021 and spring of 2022, I designed and taught a comprehensive studio arts course for teenage and adult learners.
Topics included foundational art making skills, exploration of 2D and 3D art media, sketchbook maintenance, design elements,
project discussion/critique, and more.

2021-2022 3D Art Studio Technician/College Portfolio Aide, Robert Gordon’s College, Aberdeen, UK

Duties included managing the studio spaces and daily operations of the Visual Arts Department such as firing clay and glass
fusing kilns, providing instruction to students and staff on processes related to artistic techniques in wheel throwing/glass
slumping/casting, aiding students with ongoing project development, mounting regular exhibitions, documenting student
artworks and digitally editing/curating portfolios for university submissions. I also participated in GCSE Art and Design
portfolio assessments.

2013- 2021 Instructor of 3D Arts/Head of Visual Arts Department, Oxbridge Academy, West Palm Beach, FL

For 8 years I served as the founding instructor of the 3D Arts Program and the Head of the Visual Arts Department at this
private college preparatory school. In addition to maintaining the academy’s robust sculpture studio, I designed and delivered
instruction in painting and drawing, ceramics, wood and metal working, mixed media sculpture, 3D digital design, sewing/fiber
art, studio art foundational skills, and more. Further duties included making and adhering to annual budgets, hiring of staff,
creating and hosting many arts-based events within the Palm Beach community, organizing and hosting regular exhibitions of
student artwork, and collaborating with both local and international visiting artists.

2012- 2013 Instructor of Kinetic Sculpture and Ceramics, The Gateway School, New York, NY

At this position I lead a year-long enrichment course for students which explored the exciting creative area where art and science
meet- Kinetic Sculpture. The class culminated in the exhibition of our giant collaborative Rube Goldberg Machine structure, and
entry into an international online competition. In December of 2012 through June of 2013, I also provided instruction in a broad
range of sculptural and hand-building techniques in clay during a weekly Ceramics class.
2007 – 2013 Instructor of 2D & 3D Studio Arts, Prop Making, and Engineering Arts
Julian Krinsky International Summer Enrichment Programs, Philadelphia, PA
For 6 years I served as art teacher for the Julian Krinsky international summer enrichment program. Courses were hosted at
various Philadelphia-area institutions including Bryn Mawr, Haverford and Villanova Colleges, and the Shipley School.
In this role, I conducted many diverse classes for both international and local learners. I designed and delivered classes on topics
of sculpture, studio art, theatrical design, painting and drawing, and engineering (kinetic) arts. Coursework has included prop
making and set design for student theatrical productions, the construction of “massive models,” clay sculptures with wire
armatures, spray paint stencil design, plaster casting, life drawing, painting, and more.
2012 Sculptor/Visual Display Artist, Henri Bendel, New York, NY
During this position I created sculptural set design elements and hand-sewn couture garments for the annual iconic Henri
Bendel holiday window display on 5th Ave.
2011 Collaborating Artist, Our Silent Canvas, Brooklyn, NY
As part of this non-profit art collective, I performed work as a sculptor and set designer for ongoing experimental performances
taking place throughout New York City and the surrounding areas. The mission of this creative organization is to provide a
diverse audience of community members with the opportunity to experience the newest works of contemporary musicians,
composers, and multi-media visual artists.
2010 Designer and Fabricator, The Spoon Group, Rahway, NJ
Designed and constructed complex 3-dimensional paper scenery and characters for the 2010 Macy’s holiday window displays
nationwide, including exhibits for New York City, Chicago, and Philadelphia.

2008-2010 Assistant Sculpture Instructor and 3D Art Studio Technician, Bucknell University, Lewisburg, PA
In August 2008 through May of 2010, I was contracted to assistant teach sculpture and introductory drawing courses including
ART 150: 3-D Design, ART 250: Projects in Sculpture, ART 348: Advanced Sculpture, and ART 131: Elementary Drawing. I also
served as managing technician of the university’s robust sculpture workshop and assisted students with the creation of their
sculptural projects both in and beyond class time.

SELECTED RECENT EXHIBITIONS
2024 No Dead Artists, Ferrara Showman Gallery, New Orleans, LA
Sarah Knouse: Roots & Remnants (Solo Exhibition), Palm Beach Cultural Council Gallery, FL
2022 Threaded IV, Envision Arts Online Gallery Space
2020 Intertwined 2020, Southeast Fiber Arts Alliance, GA
Contemporary Craft, Site:Brooklyn Gallery, Brooklyn NY [postponed due to COVID-19]
ArtFields, Lake City, SC [postponed due to COVID-19]
The Self-Portrait, CAB Gallery, University of North Carolina Wilmington, NC
2019 53rd Founders Exhibition, Naples Art Center, Naples, FL
All-Florida Juried Art Exhibition, Courthouse Cultural Center, Stuart, FL
ArtFields, Lake City, SC
Love, Cultural Council of Palm Beach, Lake Worth, FL

2018 Sarah Knouse: Quotidian & Surreal (Solo Exhibition) Leland Gallery, Georgia College,
Milledgeville, GA
Courtroom Sessions II, Martin County Courthouse Gallery, Stuart, FL
Assemblage, Culture Lab, Cityplace, West Palm Beach, FL
Artists of the Art Salon, Armory Art Center, West Palm Beach, FL
Active, Arts Warehouse, Delray Beach, Fl
2017 Biennial 2017, Cultural Council of Palm Beach, Lake Worth, Fl
Contemporary Fiber in Florida, Florida CraftArt Gallery, St. Petersburg, FL
8th Annual Juried Biennial, Art and Culture Center, Hollywood, FL
Curators Choice, Box Gallery, West Palm Beach, FL (Curator Lee Ann Lester)
Perspectives in Fiber: Moving Beyond Tradition, Armory Annex Gallery, Lake Worth, FL
Continuum West Palm Beach 2017, CityPlace, West Palm Beach, FL
Ten, Eissey Gallery, Palm Beach State College, Palm Beach Gardens, Fl
2016 20th Annual No Dead Artists, Jonathan Ferrara Gallery, New Orleans, LA
Swimming with Narcissus, Bailey Contemporary Arts, Pompano Beach, FL
Woman Untitled, Cultural Council of Palm Beach, Lake Worth, FL
Continuum, ATB Gallery Group, West Palm Beach, FL

PUBLIC ARTIST LECTURES AND GALLERY TALKS
2024 Cultural Council for Palm Beach County, Lake Worth Beach, FL
2022 Robert Gordon’s College, Aberdeen, UK
2019 Clark College, Vancouver, WA
2018 Leland Gallery, Georgia College, Milledgeville, GA
National Association of Women Artists Annual Event, Boynton Beach, FL
2017 Armory Art Center Artist Lecture Series, West Palm Beach, FL
Jupiter Lighthouse Art Center, Jupiter, FL
Perspectives in Fiber: Moving Beyond Tradition, Armory Art Annex, Lake Worth, FL
Curators Choice Exhibition, Box Gallery, West Palm Beach, FL
2012 University of Reading, Reading, UK
Lecture was followed by individual tutorials with undergraduate students pursing research in painting, sculpture, fibers,
installation, and video.
The Royal College of Art, London, UK
Lecture open to graduate students and MA faculty concerning the evolution of my artistic practice.
Church of Saint Paul, New York, NY
Public talk on the installation of my sculptural work in this historic church as part of the Frenzy into Folly Exhibition.
2009 Vox Populi Gallery, Philadelphia, PA
Participated in public gallery talk with co-curator Larry Mangel, founder of CerealArt.
Samek Art Gallery, Bucknell University, Lewisburg, PA
Presented my artwork during a gallery talk which was open to Bucknell’s academic community.

RECOGNITION IN MEDIA AND PUBLICATIONS
“Open to Chaos: Artist Sarah Knouse’s Surrealistic One-Woman Show ‘Roots & Remnants’ ”
July 23, 2024, Florida Weekly
https://palmbeach.floridaweekly.com/articles/open-to-chaos/

“Lake Worth Beach Sculptor Exhibits ‘Roots & Remnants’ at Cultural Council”
July 23, 2024, Palms West Journal
https://www.palmswestjournal.com/post/lake-work-beach-sculptor-exhibits-roots-remnants-at-cultural-council
“Meet Sarah Knouse,” July 7, 2022. Canvas Rebel Magazine
https://canvasrebel.com/meet-sarah-knouse/
“Meet Sarah Knouse,” June 3, 2019. Voyage MIA Magazine
http://voyagemia.com/interview/meet-sarah-knouse-na-west-palm-beach/
Interview and images of collaborative student mini golf project published in book, Amazing Strokes. October 2018.
“Appreciate Contemporary Art, Music at Opening of Courtroom Session II in Downtown Stuart,” August 1, 2018.

https://www.tcpalm.com/story/entertainment/whattodoin772/2018/08/01/stuart-opening-contemporary-art-
exhibit-courtroom-sessions-ii/849336002/

“Cityplace’s Culture Lab Adds Three Locas Artists to Exhibition,” The Palm Beacher Magazine, July 30, 2018.
https://www.palmbeachermagazine.com/noteworthy/cityplaces-culture-lab-adds-three-local-artists-exhibition
“Arts Warehouse an Edgy Addition to Delray’s Arts Scene,” Boca Mag, March 8, 2018.
https://bocamag.com/arts-warehouse-edgy-addition-delrays-arts-scene/
“Sarah Knouse at Art Salon: Personal Spaces – The Quotidian and Surreal,” Palm Beach Post, November 7, 2017.

http://thingstodo.palmbeachpost.com/event/sarah-knouse-at-art-salon-personal-spaces-quotidian-and-
surrealnovember-7-201759e73628c972c

“Florida CraftArt’s Contemporary Fiber Exhibit Crosses into Fine Art Territory,” The Tampa Bay Times, June 1, 2017.

http://www.tampabay.com/things-to-do/visualarts/florida-craftarts-contemporary-fiber-exhibit-crosses-into-fine-
art/2325647

“Visually Creative Installations to be Shown in New Exhibit,” Palm Beach State College News Center, February 7,
2017. http://news.palmbeachstate.edu/2017/02/07/visually-creative-installations-to-be-shown-in-new-exhibit/
“No Dead Artists at Jonathan Ferrara,” New Orleans Art Insider, August 6th, 2016.
http://www.insidenola.org/p/cosmosis-video-by-ben-long-and-jack.html?m=1
“’Multimedia Extravaganza’ spotlights women’s issues at Lake Worth Museum,” Palm Beach Daily News, February 15,

2016. http://www.palmbeachdailynews.com/news/news/local/multimedia-extravaganza spotlights-womens-
issuesa/nqP9b/

Cover page and fetured article, Art and Culture Magazine, Fall 2015.
https://issuu.com/passportpublications/docs/art_culture_magazine_v10i1
“Winners Named in 2013 Young Sculptors Competition.” September 16, 2013.
http://miamioh.edu/news/campus-news/2013/09/young-sculptors-winner.html
“Openings Presents: Frenzy into Folly Virtual Gallery IV: Barnes, Mack-Valencia, Vanderberg, Knouse,
Aitchison.” September 27, 2012.
http://www.exitstrata.com/art-openings-presents-frenzy-into-folly-virtual-gallery-iv/
Young, Meghan, “Sarah Knouse Explores the Relationship between Possessions and People, “
May 28, 2011. http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sarah-knouse

AWARDS/GRANTS
2023 Awarded solo exhibition grant by Palm Beach Cultural Council
2020 Granted funding by Oxbridge Academy for study at Cambridge University’s summer program
with an intended focus on creativity theory
2019 Exhibition Award for artwork featured in Founders Exhibition, Naples, FL.
Exhibition Prize for Best Florida-Based Artwork, ArtFields, Lake City, SC
2017 Peoples’ Choice Award, Contemporary Fiber in Florida, Florida CraftArt Gallery, St. Petersburg, FL
Best in Show Exhibition Award, Contemporary Fiber in Florida, Florida CraftArt Gallery, St. Petersburg,
FL
Creative Capital Workshop Grant, Jupiter, FL
Best in Show Exhibition Award, Perspectives in Fiber: Moving Beyond Tradition, Armory Annex
Gallery, Lake Worth, FL
2015 South Florida Cultural Consortium Visual Artist Fellowship of Palm Beach County, $15,000 grant