Sarah Tanner is a passionate artist, musician, and educator dedicated to fostering creativity through both visual and performing arts. Growing up in Alabama, she split her time between playing piano, sketching, and exploring nature—interests that continue to shape her artistic expression today.

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Sarah holds a Bachelor of Arts in Visual Art and Instrumental Music with a concentration in piano from Huntingdon College and a Master of Liberal Arts from Auburn University at Montgomery. While pursuing her graduate degree, she developed a love for watercolor, which eventually led her to explore alcohol ink in 2018. Her work, often inspired by nature, features multimedia collages displayed in shadow box frames. In addition to being a full-time piano instructor at Baldwin Arts and Academic Magnet School, Sarah has held leadership roles as the Arts Department Chair and has actively contributed to arts education initiatives. She is a dedicated mentor to young musicians and a key figure in organizing collaborative performances, recitals, and school-wide arts showcases.

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Sarah is an award-winning visual artist whose work has been featured in juried exhibitions, art markets, and gallery shows across Alabama. She is an active member of the Montgomery Art Guild, Prattville Art Guild, and Elmore Art Guild, and her pieces are sold at the Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts and the Alabama Capitol gift shop. She has received multiple honors, including first-place awards in mixed media and purchase awards in juried competitions. Beyond her own artwork, Sarah is committed to community engagement, regularly donating pieces for fundraising events and receiving commissions for murals and custom paintings. Her dedication to both visual and musical arts continues to inspire students and audiences alike.