Greenville Center for Creative Arts Announces Retirement of Kim Fabian and Search for New Executive Director

by Greg | Nov 19, 2021 | Uncategorized

November 19, 2021: Greenville, SC – The Greenville Center for Creative Arts (GCCA) has announced the retirement of Kim Fabian, who has served as Executive Director since February 2020. Its board of directors has formed a search committee and contracted with Capital Development to conduct a national candidate discovery and screening search.

“Over the past two years, Kim has done amazing work that was a perfect match for her skill set and GCCA’s needs,” says Patricia Kilburg, artist and GCCA Board Chair. “During her time as Executive Director, she stabilized GCCA operationally and financially, elevated its visibility, expanded outreach efforts, and led a strategic planning process that charted an impactful vision for our future–all in the midst of a pandemic with no interruption to service. Because of these accomplishments—and more—Kim is leaving GCCA in an exciting position of strength to recruit our next great leader.”

Fabian will stay on with GCCA through February 10 to complete several key projects, including a building renovation and program expansion, as well as lead the transition and onboarding of a new Executive Director. Kim will remain full-time through Feb. 10 and thereafter as needed.

“It has been a privilege to lead GCCA through such a pivotal time–working with a dedicated team and engaging with so many talented artists and generous community members who see the value in our work,” Fabian explains. “This transition presents an outstanding opportunity to take the organization to the third phase of its evolution–philanthropic growth and financial sustainability–so it can continue to harness the power of the visual arts in Greenville for years to come.”

Candidates may apply for the ED role at https://www.artcentergreenville.org/employment.

About GCCA

Greenville Center for Creative Arts is a non-profit organization that enriches the cultural fabric of the community through visual arts promotion, education, and inspiration. GCCA provides quality art classes to hundreds of people each year at all ages and skill levels. It is also home to 15 artist studios and offers an emerging artists’ fellowship, community outreach programs, and free exhibitions and events. For details, visit www.artcentergreenville.org, call 864-735-3948, or check out GCCA on Facebook (Greenville Center for Creative Arts) & Instagram (@artcentergvl).

Greenville Center for Creative Arts Welcomes Melissa Huff as Development Director

by Greg | Jan 2, 2021 | Uncategorized

Greenville, SC – The Greenville Center for Creative Arts (GCCA) has named Melissa Huff as its Development Director. As the newest member of the GCCA team, Melissa brings over 17 years of experience providing strategic direction and generating funds to support and sustain high-impact nonprofit organizations.

Most recently, Melissa served as the Grant Writer for Miracle Hill Ministries and as an independent grant-writing consultant for a variety of local nonprofits including GCCA. Her previous leadership roles include Development Director of Hispanic Alliance, Director of iMAGINE Upstate STEAM Festival, and Director of the BOOST Out-of-School Time initiative for United Way of Greenville County.

“We are thrilled to have Melissa join our team. Her fundraising experience, coupled with her interest in the arts, makes her a tremendous asset,” explains Kim Fabian, GCCA’s Executive Director. “GCCA fills an important gap in our community, providing quality and comprehensive visual arts education and promotion. Melissa’s expertise will help us expand our impact and develop a funding model that ensures GCCA can educate and inspire our community for years to come.”

A Greenville native, Melissa moved back to her hometown in 2014. She holds a BA in psychology from Samford University and earned her MA in social sciences from the University of Chicago. As a result of working with arts organizations in Birmingham and Chicago, Melissa has become a passionate proponent for the arts, particularly for expanding access and opportunities for underserved communities.

About GCCA

Founded by a dedicated group of local artists and philanthropists, Greenville Center for Creative Arts opened in May 2015 as a community hub for the visual arts. A 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, its mission is to enrich the cultural fabric of the community through visual arts promotion, education, and inspiration. GCCA provides arts education to more than 900 people each year, as well as showcases local artists, and nurtures appreciation and enjoyment in the arts. It houses artists’ studios, an emerging artists’ fellowship, exhibitions, free community programs, and classes for all ages. For more information, visit www.artcentergreenville.org, call 864-735-3948, or check out GCCA on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.