Sarah Hutt is a public art consultant whose current activities in the public art arena span history, writing and teaching in addition to consulting.

Sarah’s work with public art in Boston in a variety of capacities over the last thirty years has given her a unique perspective that has led her to realize that the rich history of the city’s public art was in danger of being forgotten. She founded the Neighborhood Public Art in Boston public art history project to collect and share information about Boston’s artwork, and the project is now led by staff and researchers at the Boston Research Center, based in the Northeastern University Library’s Digital Scholarship Group in partnership with the Boston Public Library.

In her roles as Director of Visual Arts and Director of the Boston Arts Commission during her 12-year tenure (1995–2007) at Boston City Hall's Mayor's Office of Cultural Affairs and Mayor's Office of Art, Tourism & Special Events, Hutt worked in cooperation with numerous City of Boston departments, design professionals, and contractors. Her role included oversight of the planning, development, and maintenance of Boston’s collection of over 500 pieces of public art; working with project architects to create opportunities for public art siting; developing RFPs; facilitating and educating community groups; coordinating artist selection; supporting the chosen artists throughout the development and fabrication process; and providing technical assistance in the field. She also provided coordination of site-specific temporary public art projects and performances, including cultivating relationships with private and public organizations to establish new venues and secure necessary approvals and permits.

During her years at City Hall she oversaw the introduction of 27 new public art works throughout the city neighborhoods including Birds of Audubon Circle Fenway/Kenmore Square, Edward Everett Square in Dorchester, and Lincoln Street Green Strip in Allston. She also oversaw the initiation of a comprehensive program to promote individual visual artists through Boston Open Studios, artist housing, and expanding exhibition opportunities on city property. Throughout these years she was actively promoting Boston Public Art by working with area colleges and organizations, talking about the art and advising neighborhoods on how to care for their historic monuments.

Since leaving City Hall Hutt has worked as an independent consultant to developers, public and private collections and as a coordinator of temporary public art projects. Sarah began working with Friends of the Public Garden (FPG) as Collections Care Manager on a consultant basis to create and implement a sustainable Public Art conservation plan for the 45 monuments and statues owned by the City of Boston but under the care by agreement of the FPG, a role she continues in today.

Sarah also shares her public art expertise through serving on panels and juries, teaching, leading tours, writing and serving on boards of directors and community advisory groups.