The Truth In This Art with CEO of Baltimore Office for Promotion & The Arts Rachel D. Graham
S9 #63

The Truth In This Art with CEO of Baltimore Office for Promotion & The Arts Rachel D. Graham

Rachel D. Graham made headlines as the CEO of the Baltimore Office for Promotion and The Arts. In her interview with Rob Lee on "The Truth In This Art" podcast, she discussed her journey in the arts, promoting Baltimore's unique culture, and her vision for Artscape 2024. Her initiative focuses on expanding the festival into more neighborhoods, emphasizing community engagement and equitable access to the arts. Rachel's passion for inclusivity and economic growth is driving excitement for the upcoming Artscape. 

Host: Rob Lee
Music: Original music by Daniel Alexis Music with additional music from Chipzard and TeTresSeis.
Production:
  • Produced by Rob Lee & Daniel Alexis
  • Edited by Daniel Alexis
  • Show Notes courtesy of Rob Lee and Transistor
Photos:
  • Rob Lee photos by Vicente Martin for The Truth In This Art and Contrarian Aquarian Media.
  • Guest photos courtesy of the guest, unless otherwise noted.
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Creators and Guests

Rob Lee
Host
Rob Lee
The Truth In This Art is an interview series featuring artists, entrepreneurs and tastemakers in & around Baltimore.
Rachel D. Graham
Guest
Rachel D. Graham
Rachel D. Graham serves as a Chief Executive Officer of the Baltimore Office for Promotion & The Arts, a cabinet-level, quasi-city government cultural organization that inspires and engages audiences and cultivates the city’s creative economy through the arts, events, and film industry. A veteran strategic communications and public relations professional with extensive experience in events marketing, hospitality, partnerships, policy, and community relations, Rachel formerly served as Director of External Relations for the Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History and Culture and Communications Director for Family League of Baltimore. She has advised or served in mayoral administrations in Philadelphia, Houston, New Orleans, and Baltimore and formerly managed marketing communications for the Greater Houston Partnership, the economic development organization for the 10-county Houston region. Rachel’s core skills include political, strategic organizational, and crisis communications; integrated communications campaigns; and culturally competent community engagement.