Elizabeth Rouse
President & CEO at ArtsMemphis
- Role
- President & CEO at Artsmemphis
- Location
- Memphis, TN, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
Experience
President & CEO
Jan 2015 — Present · Memphis, TN, US
ARTSmemphis is the Mid-South’s primary arts funder, working behind the scenes to expand the foundation of Memphis’ arts through diligent and diverse support. The granting organization provides financial guidance, organizational advice, marketing support, and networking opportunities and connections for artists and arts organizations. Rouse raises funds and oversees the organization\'s support of the Memphis arts community, totaling $3.4 million for 90 organizations and artists in 2025. During her nineteen-year tenure in various roles, ARTSmemphis has allocated $50MM, started funding individual artists and implemented a more equitable grant-making structure that supports more organizations, enabling more arts experiences for Memphians. Under Rouse’s leadership, ARTSmemphis has elevated its role as convener and connector for the arts sector and surpassed a major milestone of investing $100M in the arts community since its founding.
Education
Presbyterian College
BS
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