Dunecraft Founder Elected President of Arts Center

Playthings Staff -- Gifts and Dec, 1/8/2013 10:37:58 AM

DunecraftCLEVELAND - Grant Cleveland, president and founder of Dunecraft, was named president of Fairmount Center for the Arts' Board of Trustees.

In his new position, Cleveland will work with the current Board of Trustees at the center to help continue its mission following some recent financial struggles. He is planning to work on helping move the Fairmont Center forward by rebuilding the board, developing an advisory committee, and better defining Fairmount's role as a leader in the arts community in Cuyahoga and Geauga counties. He will also implement regular monthly communications, in addition to working on opportunities for fellowships for students, faculty and more.

"Grant brings terrific energy to Fairmount that is matched by his ability to help raise capital and redevelop our business plan to better reflect the needs of our students and potential students," said Jessica Leary Allen, executive director, Fairmont Center.

Cleveland's daughter, Eleanor, has danced at the center for nine years. He also exhibited some of his art at the Center last year.