Every year the Hearts For The Arts award is bestowed upon an individual who has made significant and lasting contributions to the arts within the local community. This award is given so we may recognize and celebrate the dedication, creativity, and impact of those who enhance the cultural landscape of the Northern Shenandoah Valley.
This year's award reception will be on September 22nd, 2-4 pm at the MSV.
Our 2024 Award Winner - Sarah Gallahan
The Shenandoah Arts Council (ShenArts) announces the 2024 Hearts for the Arts award recipient, Sarah Gallahan (aka Dreadknot).
Sarah stands out as a multi-talented creator who continues to build her portfolio by giving life to clients imagination through her murals. While raising 3 kids, far too many pets, and a garden with her husband in the northern blue ridge mountains she made it her goal to paint murals full time everywhere she could , and on anything, ultimately worldwide.
Gallahan finds her inspiration in her clients, her family, and her own life adventures.
She has painted on most surfaces imaginable from canvas, to rooftops, school bus to food trucks.
Gallahan has worked for private clients, businesses big and small, schools, restaurants, and more.
When she’s not painting she also enjoys gardening, hiking, hanging with her kids, and anything that involves sunshine.