Sarah Navasse Miller

Sarah Navasse Miller is a Lecturer in the Department of Art and Art History at The University of Texas, relocating to Austin in 2021. Originally from France, she holds an MA in Art History from the University Pantheon-Sorbonne in Paris (no year specified) and an MFA in Painting from American University in Washington DC (2011). Her professional career began in a stained glass studio near Paris, where she worked on both restoration of 16th–19th century windows and creating pieces for public spaces. She transitioned to a broader focus on drawing, which became central to her practice.

Education:

• MA in Art History, University Pantheon-Sorbonne, Paris
• MFA in Painting, American University, Washington DC (2011)

Her research and creative work emphasizes drawing and painting, with a historical engagement in stained glass restoration and contemporary art practices. Exhibitions include Casa de Velazquez (Madrid), Espace Richelieu (Paris), Paris Town Hall, Institut de France, Matadero (Madrid), Musée Dobrée (Nantes), Château des Bouillants (Dammary-les-Lys), and Katzen Art Center (Washington DC). She is represented by Gallery Vitoux in Paris and Gallery Vachet-Delmas in Sauve, France, which specializes in contemporary drawing.

Awards and Residencies:

• Finalist for the Prix Marin (2016)
• Drawing Prize from the French Academy of Fine Arts (2018)
• Nominated for the Prix Dessin (2020)
• Casa de Velazquez residency (2014–2015)
• Foundation Laurent-Vibertin residency (Lourmarin, France)

Advising and Grants: No formal advisees or grants are listed in the provided text, though her teaching career spans since 2012. She has emphasized pedagogical collaboration alongside her studio practice.

Labs/Teams: While no academic labs are mentioned, her creative work is tied to collaborations with galleries and studios in Paris and Madrid, including residencies that likely foster interdisciplinary art projects.