The Foothills Arts Center is delighted to welcome our new Assistant Director, Sydney Sieviec. 

Sydney is a native of Hillsville, Virginia. She graduated summa cum laude from Radford University in 2013 with a Bachelor’s of Science in Art, and was honored as the outstanding graduate of her class. She taught visual arts education in Virginia and North Carolina schools for eight years, and was named the teacher of the year for her school last year. Her involvement in the Foothills Arts Center began five years ago when she became a member of the Board of Directors, where she served as Vice President and then as President.

Sydney lives in Elkin, North Carolina with her husband, daughter, and pets. Her creative pursuits include painting, pastel, and mixed media collage. She travels often, exploring trails, vineyards, gardens, museums, and historic venues. She also enjoys documenting her experiences through photography.