Sarah Choate Sears

Biography

Sarah Choate Sears was a pioneering photographer and art patron whose support strengthened the cultural landscape of her time. As an artist she captured dignified portraits and scenes with sensitivity, and as a patron she helped sustain galleries and societies devoted to the visual arts.

Sears’s twin roles as creator and supporter enriched American photography and the arts, leaving a legacy of creativity, generosity, and unwavering belief in the transformative power of art.