People at Banter

Sara Ru, Founder of Banter, is a practicing multimedia artist with an MA in Art, Education, & Community Practice from New York University and a BFA in Fine Arts from the University of Massachusetts, Boston. Ru has taught art to children of all ages in elementary schools, small groups, and summer camp settings. She has been background checked and approved to work with minors and as a mandated reporter in the state of Maine (most recently in 2025). Ru has over 15 years of experience in nonprofit administration. Sara brings a passion for the arts and a strong background in museums, having worked at the Whitney Museum of Art and the Museum of Modern Art in New York. When not at an easel, you can find Sara baking, deadlifting, or exploring the great outdoors of Maine.