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Living the Legacy: A Conversation with Sara Vance Waddell

WCSU-FM is proud to present a 30-minute interview with arts patron, collector, and philanthropist Sara Vance Waddell, hosted by Ena Nearon on Curious About Art? -in this intimate conversation, Sara reflects on the values she inherited, the artists she uplifts, and the power of collecting with purpose.

Sara Vance Waddell is one of the region’s most impactful arts supporters. Her personal collection centers women artists, and women of color, and spans a wide range of mediums—from photography and painting to sculpture and textiles. A passionate believer in equity and visibility, Sara has supported countless artists, exhibitions, and institutions across Ohio and beyond.

"Collecting art isn’t about ownership—it’s about stewardship. I don’t just hang a piece; I live with its story." — Sara Vance Waddell

Tune in as Sara and Ena discuss:

The motivations behind her bold collection

Her role in elevating emerging artists

Why legacy and generosity walk hand-in-hand

Ena Nearon is a dynamic creative producer, storyteller, and cultural strategist whose life has been shaped by bold pivots, reinventions and an unrelenting belief in the power of art and truth-telling.
Hailing from Jamestown, Ohio, Wade got his start in broadcasting while serving with the United States Navy at the Armed Forces Network station Eagle 810 in Yokota, Japan. Broadcasting on AM radio across the Kanto Plain, listenership was shared by both American Forces and a Japanese shadow audience tuning in for American Top 40 and an insight to military operations at home and abroad.