Ashley Templeton

Marketing and Art & Culture Program Manager @Anacostia Business Improvement District

Washington, DC, US

Marketing and Programming Manager specializing in economic development and arts and culture in Anacostia- Lead marketing and programming initiatives focused on economic development for the Anacostia BID (ABID) and DC’s official Arts & Culture District (ACD) established in Historic Anacostia- Administer a $3.7M grant for the Arts & Culture District, handling project management, implementation, and reporting- Program and execute 25+ large- and small-scale activations annually working directly with vendors, production and partners - Develop new programs aligned with the organization’s strategic vision to support business development and technical assistance for local businesses and artists- Oversee branding, messaging, and marketing across the ABID and ACD, managing newsletters, websites, social media, and media relations- Direct art, graphic design, photography, and copywriting for advertisements, digital and print media, signage, merchandise, and event materials- Serve as a strong community partner, fostering inclusive engagement opportunities to ensure programming reflects community needs and aspirations- Project-managed the installation of 12 murals, coordinating efforts between property owners, stakeholders, and artists- Cultivate and maintain key stakeholder relationships- Contract and manage local and national artists for events and programs- Manage internal teams and contractors to ensure high-quality deliverables and positive outcomes

Corcoran College of Art + Design

Masters, Exhibition Design

University of Pennsylvania / School of Arts & Science

Bachelor of Arts, Visual Studies; the Art