The Asheville Area Arts Council
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The ARTery
After briefly vanishing from public view, Graham's leadership led to opening a gallery flex space in the River Arts District as the new AAAC headquarters
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Curating a Year of Fine Art
Dipping into the deep pool of Asheville-area fine arts talent, Graham lined up a year of art shows and hosted each show's opening, actively building community
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Community Collaborations
The ARTery was a valuable resource for traditionally underserved populations in the area: hosting fundraisers, events, and art shows to benefit partners
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The Turquoise Ball
The long-lost signature Color Ball fundraiser/ mega-event for the AAAC came roaring back with a powerful array of musical, dance, aerial, and other performances
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The Creative Sector Summit
Graham led the effort for the inaugural Summit where over 100 creative professionals assembled to discuss local challenges and opportunities
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Arts Advocacy
Creative professionals add extraordinary value to any community, especially when they're granted access to resources & grants. So the AAAC did just that.
The City of 1,000 Easels
This unique project deployed 112 visual artists across downtown Asheville NC to showcase their creative process in real time for the public. We produced and distributed free maps for witnesses to enjoy a self-guided walking tour of each easel set-up. The magical atmosphere of an art-saturated public environment boosted artists’ visibility and led to a banner day for downtown businesses.
