Sarah Holbach has led ArtReach since 2017, growing the organization from a grassroots nonprofit with a $200K budget to a thriving $1.5 million operation that brings free and low-cost visual arts programs to over 11,000 young people each year. A self-taught arts education leader with deep community roots, Sarah began working in youth arts programs as a teenager and has been committed to creative access ever since.

Since joining ArtReach in 2013, Sarah has helped shape the organization’s identity as a joyful, equity-driven space for young people and artists alike. She launched ArtReach’s fee-based offerings to ensure long-term sustainability and has played a key role in expanding its reach across San Diego County. Her leadership blends strategy with heart, always centering the belief that art is for everyone.

Before ArtReach, Sarah created and ran inclusive arts programs in Riverside County, serving pregnant and parenting teens, young people impacted by the justice system, and adults returning to education. That community-first, youth-centered approach continues to guide her work today.

When she’s not immersed in ArtReach life, Sarah enjoys soaking in the sunshine, petting every dog she sees, exploring local gardens and concert venues, and challenging herself with obstacle course races (muddy, unpredictable, and all about teamwork).