Holding a BA in History from Kent State University and an MA in Fashion and Textile Studies: History, Theory, Museum Practice from the Fashion Institute of Technology, Sarah brings a varied background and exceptional research skills to her work. She blends curiosity with a desire to carefully unearth the beauty found in the arts and humanities.

View her work history here.

Examples of fundraising and development communications available upon request.

Contact Sarah at sfinleypurdy (at) icloud.com to work together.

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Grant Writing
Ohio Arts Council Capacity Building Grant for the Kent State University Museum, 2026
Ohio Goes to the Movies, grant to cover costs for a free screening of “The Philadelphia Story” for the Kent State University Museum, 2026
Helen Frankenthaler Foundation Frankenthaler Climate Initiative Implementation Grant for the Kent State University Museum, 2026

Editorial Project Management
Beloit Poetry Journal, Vol. 75 no. 1, 2026
Cleveland Art : The Cleveland Museum of Art Members Magazine, Vol. 64 no. 01, 2024

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