Profile
Grace Thorpe is thrilled to be part of the Meredith Art Department as the Departmental Associate. They have been dedicated to uplifting creative practices throughout their career, and love being able to see Meredith students discover their creative selves. Grace graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a BA in Women’s and Gender Studies and a Studio Art Minor. Grace was first introduced to Meredith College through their time as both a student and a staff member with the Governor’s School of North Carolina. They have taken on several positions in the arts and in education since graduating from university, their previous favorite being their time with the Community Collaborations program at Penland School of Craft. Grace is an exhibiting artist in the Raleigh area, with a history of showcasing work in several downtown galleries.
Academic Credentials
BA in Women’s and Gender Studies
Minor in Studio Art
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Exhibition
2025, In Kind, Artspace, Raleigh, NC
2024, FRESH, Artspace, Raleigh, NC
2023, Friends of 311, Raleigh, NC
2022, Friends of 311, Raleigh, NC
2022, FRESH, Artspace, Raleigh, NC
2022, All Abstract, 311 Gallery, Raleigh, NC