By Sarah Mosqueda
FROM: TimesOC

Natalie Graham, the newly appointed vice president of community engagement at Segerstrom Center for the Arts, wants to focus on conversation and connection.

“There two things that I keep thinking about, and the first one is inviting community members into the conversation about what they want to see. What they love, what they miss, what voices are missing?” said Graham. “The second thing is expanding into places we haven’t been.”

Graham is tasked with growing the Community Engagement department’s programming, which includes the expansion of Studio D’s inclusive arts curriculum and the addition of new cultural programming at the center, including on the Julianne and George Argyros Plaza. Strengthening community partnerships is another goal.

Graham said she’s looking forward to engaging with arts and other organizations that serve underrepresented communities. Read Rest of Article Here