Core Team

  • Artist and storyteller Rah Crawford wearing clear glasses and a white shirt, smiling slightly, with a gray textured background.

    Rah Crawford | Creative Director

    As the creator of “Gangee — A Love Story”, artist and storyteller, Rah Crawford strives for the masterpiece in all that he does. The Art History Archives includes Rah Crawford on a short list of 17 Neo-Pop artists whose work defines the genre, alongside Keith Haring, Damien Hirst, and Jeff Koons. The New York Times has described Rah’s work as “Buoyant” “Exuberant” and “Optimistic”. ABC6 News once reported that “he arrived on the art scene and helped to change the face of contemporary art.”

  • Kelly Lee with curly hair sitting at a desk with her chin resting on her hand, wearing a gray sweater, in an office setting.

    Kelly R. Lee | Director of Strategic Partnerships

    Kelly Lee has a 25+ year career driving economic growth and expanding cultural access in Philadelphia. She currently serves as Chief of Staff at PIDC, an organization that supports businesses and non-profits growth in every neighborhood in Philadelphia by providing financing, real estate services, and technical assistance. Lee is the former Chief Cultural Officer for the City of Philadelphia, she oversaw $6 million in funding for 7,000+ artists and arts organizations. Lee has held executive roles at Innovation Philadelphia, PECO Energy, and the Pennsylvania Convention Center Authority. A Philadelphia native and University of Pennsylvania graduate, she serves on the boards of The Athenaeum and Interact Theater.

  • Sandra Beatty Blumberg with short dark hair, wearing a white blouse, pink scarf, and black and green patterned shawl, standing in front of abstract artwork.

    Sandra Blumberg-Beatty | Legacy Director

    Sandra Blumberg, a renowned art advisor, is the founder of Culpepper, Inc., a firm specializing in helping corporations and individuals select art that aligns with their brand. With decades of experience, she has not only curated exceptional art collections but has also been a champion for humanitarian, cultural, and artistic initiatives. Blumberg’s career highlights include founding the International Art Festival in Puerto Rico, an event that once attracted prominent figures like Pablo Casals and Salvador Dali.

  • Robert Mack with short, curly hair, brown skin, wearing a black sweater, looking directly at the camera with a neutral expression, with a blurred outdoor background.

    Robert Mack | Artistic Director

    DescRenowned lyric tenor Robert Mack has performed at major opera houses worldwide, including The Metropolitan Opera and Paris Bastille. He’s also appeared on Broadway and in concert halls, collaborating with companies like Alvin Ailey American Dance Company. Mack has taught voice at North Carolina Central University and co-founded Opera Noire International, serving as its General/Artistic Director. With recordings on DECCA, Paragon, and KSW Music, Mack’s career is marked by versatility and success.