ARTSmemphis Hires New Director of External Affairs & Communication

ARTSmemphis, the MidSouth’s primary arts funder, has named Sarah Leach Director of External Affairs & Communications.

Leach is a graduate of Rhodes College and received a Master of Public Affairs, Nonprofit Management from Indiana University. Her career has included nearly two decades of communications and fundraising work in nonprofit organizations such as the Center for Nonprofit Management (Nashville), the Historical Society of Palm Beach County, the Episcopal Church Foundation and the Daily Memphian. She's also led business development and marketing for a public relations firm, Caliber Corporate Advisors. 

As Director of External Affairs & Communications, Leach will propel partnerships, public positioning, and community engagement to drive both ARTSmemphis revenue for its grantmaking initiatives as well as arts participation by the greater community.

“We are thrilled to have Sarah on board in such a critical, forward-facing position as our organization grows,” said President & CEO Elizabeth Rouse. “Her passion for this community and strategic thinking around the role that ARTSmemphis plays are already advancing our internal and external priorities.”

For more information, visit artsmemphis.org.