Sarah Blood, associate professor of light in Alfred University’s School of Art and Design, was invited to teach at Arizona State University during the fall 2025 semester.
Sarah Blood (left), associate professor of light at Alfred University, with one of her former students, Lily Reeves ’15 (B.F.A.), who owns an interdisciplinary art and design form in Phoenix, AZ. Reeves, who earned an M.F.A. from Arizona State University, invited Blood to teach a class at ASU during the fall 2025 semester. The photo was taken in front of a piece of Reeves’ neon artwork on display at the Phoenix Art Museum.
Blood’s visit to Arizona State came from one of her former students at Alfred, Lily Reeves ’15 (B.F.A.), who owns Reeves Studios, an interdisciplinary art and design firm in Phoenix, AZ. Reeves was one of Blood’s first students after Blood joined the Alfred University faculty in 2013.
During her visit, Blood presented a public lecture on her artistic practice and led a hands-on workshop in advanced neon-making techniques. She also served as a consultant, sharing teaching resources and offering guidance on studio and curriculum developments.
“It was an exciting visit,” Blood said. “I always love seeing former students succeeding in the broader world of neon art. Watching one of my first students passing the torch and contributing to the future of the field is incredibly rewarding.”
Blood said the exchange reflects Alfred University’s ongoing influence in shaping future generations of glass and light artists and highlights the vibrant community of makers connecting across institutions.
Sarah Blood demonstrated advanced neon processes during a visit to Arizona State University during the fall 2025 semester. Blood presented a lecture on her artistic practice and led a workshop on neon-making techniques.