Sarah Swinford
Sarah Swinford is the Director of Loghaven Artist Residency. Loghaven provides time and space to artists from around the country to make new work in Knoxville in the fields of visual art, performance, and writing. Directing Loghaven since its launch, Sarah leads the program with a focus on providing supportive and transformative residency experiences while building enduring relationships with artist Fellows. Prior to joining Loghaven, Sarah managed the performing arts program at the Wexner Center for the Arts in Columbus, Ohio, where she worked closely with artists on residencies, performances, and workshops. She has implemented and planned many long and short-term residencies, facilitated world premieres of new work, and presented hundreds of unique performances. Sarah has also served on various grant panels, including most recently as a reader and panelist for the National Endowment for the Arts’ CARES Act Grant. She is a graduate of Washington University in St. Louis.