Barbara Hageman Sarvis

Barbara was born in Bergen County New Jersey. She was academically trained at The School of Visual Arts in New York City, The New School of Social Research, Vermont Studio Center, The Charles Cecil Studio in Florence, Italy and Studio Incamminati, Philadelphia, Pa.. In addition, she was an apprentice to Audrey Flack in the 1970's. She earned a B.A. degree in contemporary arts, and a B.S. degree in art education. She continued graduate level work in both subjects and traveled throughout Europe studying the great masters and their works.

She has held various art administration positions, including the directorship of education for The Jacksonville Museum of Modern Art, and as executive director for The Cultural Center at Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. She continues to lecture, curate exhibitions and teach studio art and art history to students of all age levels and abilities.