Sarah Spurr

Education

• 1989 Yale Summer Program in Graphic Design, Yale University, Brissage, Switzerland
• 1980-82 Completed undergraduate course work in graphic design, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
• 1975-77 Selected graduate-level course work in drawing and printmaking, Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI
• 1970-74 B. F. A., painting, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
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Awards and Honors

• 1988 Award of Merit, Council for the Advancement and Support of Education, Wilson School Identity System
• 1987 Juror, American Institute of Architects National Photo Competition
• 1985 Bronze Quill Award, Team Talk Magazine, International Association of Business Communicators
• 1984 Bronze Quill Award, Ranken Jordon Newsletter, International Association of Business Communicators
  Flair Award, Team Talk Magazine

Selected Professionsal Projects: Non-University, National

• 1991 Reality Productions, New York, NY, St. Louis, MO
• 1989-90 American Express, New York
• Reality Film and Video, New York, NY, St. Louis, MO
• Ligature Inc., Boston, MA, Chicago, IL
• 1986-87 Anheuser-Busch Companies, St. Louis, MO
• Anheuser-Busch Companies Eagles Snacks Division, St. Louis, MO
• Anheuser-Busch Companies/LVK Associates, St. Louis, MO
• 1986 Anheuser-Busch Companies, St. Louis, MO
• Heritage Comminications, Dallas, TX; Los Angeles, CA; St. Louis, MO
• Burnham Company, Chicago, IL
• Reality Film and Video, New York, NY, St. Louis, MO
• 1985-86 Air Force Space Command Headquarters, Colorado Springs, CO
• Anheuser-Busch Companies, St. Louis, MO
• 1983 General American Life, St. Louis, MO
• 1982-86 Anheuser-Busch Companies, St. Louis, MO
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Selected Professionsal Projects: Non-University, Regional

• 1991 Identity System, Nancy Sachs Gallery, St. Louis, MO
• 1992 Profiles, American Institute of Architects/St. Louis, St. Louis, MO
• 1990 Signage System, Arts in Transit/Metro Link Project, St. Louis, MO
• Announcement for the installation/performance piece, “Black Horn,” The Forum, St. Louis, MO
• Exhibition announcement “California Lifeguard Towers,” Laumeier Sculpture Park, St. Louis, MO
• Exhibition announcement “The Presence of Absence,” Laumeier Sculpture Park, St. Louis, MO
• 1988-89 “Alice Aycock and Robert Stackhouse, Sculpture at Laumeier,” Laumeier Sculpture Park, St. Louis, MO
• 1988 Exhibition catalogue “Mineko Grimmer,” Center of Contemporary Art, St. Louis, MO
• Exhibition catalogue “En Masse/Fiber,” Center of Contemporary Art, St. Louis, MO
• Exhibition announcement “Vito Acconci,” Laumeier Sculpture Park, St. Louis, MO
• Identity System, Mahanta and Associates, St. Louis, MO
• Exhibition announcement “STA 100 Show,” Society of Typographic Arts, St. Louis, MO
• 1987-88 “Jackie Ferrara and Mary Miss, Site Sculpture at Laumeier,” Laumeier Sculpture Park, St. Louis, MO
• 1987-90 Identity System, The Wilson School, Clayton, MO
• 1987 “Explorer’s Guide. A Young Person’s Guide to Laumeier Sculpture Park,” Laumeier Sculpture Park, St. Louis, MO
• “Laumeier Sculpture Park: First Decade 1976-1986,” Laumeier Sculpture Park, St. Louis, MO
• Creative Director for “Spring Training” and “Vacation at the Station” outdoor banner programs, St. Louis Union Station, St. Louis, MO
• 1985 Identity System, Informational Brochure, PMS Center, St. Louis, MO
• Book Plates, Laumeier Sculpture Park, St. Louis, MO
• “A Walk through Laumeier,” Laumeier Sculpture Park, St. Louis, MO
• 1984 Lecture Series Calendar, First Street Forum, St. Louis, MO
• Bronze Quill Award, International Association of Business Communicators St. Louis Chapter, St. Louis, MO
• Exhibition announcement “Stephen De Staebler”
• Annual Report, Laumeier Sculpture Park, St. Louis, MO
• 1983 Exhibition announcement for “Fibers in the Field” and “Collector’s Eye; Olga Hirchorn Collection,” Laumeier Sculpture Park, St. Louis, MO
• PIE Annual Report, Planned Industrial Expansion Authority, St. Louis, MO
• “RP Magazine,” Ralston Purina Company, St. Louis, MO
• 1982-86 Design of promotional, marketing and communications vehicles, Peckham, Guyton, Albers and Viets, Inc., Architects & Planners, St. Louis, MO
• 1982-84 Information newsletter for doctors “Profiles Ranken Jordon,” Ranken Jordon, St. Louis, MO
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Professional Projects for Washington University School of Art

• 1990 “Viewbook,” Promotional materials for the School of Fine Arts
• Faculty Show announcement
• 1989 “Gallery Walk” exhibition announcement
• Faculty Show poster
• MFA Poster
• 1988 Conway/Proetz Scholarship brochure
  “Viewbook”
  Faculty Show poster
  “Images and Ideas”
• 1987 Faculty Show poster

Publications

• 1991 Author of guidance brochure, “Can You Be A Graphic Designer?” written for high school students, guidance couselors and art teachers to fill the void that has existed concerning educational and career options in graphic communications. Also provides information regarding portfolio preparation and the college admission process.