About Sara Gilfert

Sara Gilfert learned the art of Japaneses hand paper making with the renowned paper artist Kazuhiko Ando. In 2002, with Rural Action as a fiscal agent, Sara to Nelsonville, Ohio and renovated the current 35 West Columbus Street. In 2003, Paper Circle was incorporated as non-profit arts organization with the mission of the preservation, advancement and celebration of the paper and book arts. Every year, one paper artist is awarded the Sara Gilfert award. This year, I am proud to share that I am that person. 

I was awarded this recognition for my painting of Coneflowers II. The painting is currently on laon to the United States Embassy, Kuwait.