Joseph Lillis • Sausalito, CA

Joseph Lillis was the CEO of the Sausalito Art Festival (SAF) for a decade, leading it from modest beginnings in 1999 to winning awards as America’s #1 outdoor art event. In 2008, it was again cited by ArtFair Sourcebook for delivering the highest sales, per artist, in the US. Once primarily a local event, he developed it into a show with international stature, featuring 250 artists from 38 states and three dozen from abroad. During his tenure, he doubled SAF’s income and quintupled its net profit and contributions to the community. Joseph began his career as a theatre producer, writer, and director. His work has been seen in over 150 countries worldwide. Joseph produced events for dozens of diverse groups, from National Public Radio to museums, libraries, and colleges.