Grace Porter is a Memphis, TN artist known for her playful and thoughtful approach to art. Her creative process is driven by the desire to play, investigate, process and absorb the world around her. She offers an array of products that combine bursting colors and bold designs all made with the highest quality materials to be the perfect addition to your home.
Porter has exhibited regionally since receiving her B.A. in Art from Rhodes College in 2015 and was a September 2020 Artist in Residence at Stay Home Gallery and Residency in Paris, TN. She has had various jobs in the Memphis arts community, including assisting Anna Wunderlich Art Consultation and studio assistant jobs with local artists Erin Harmon, Maysey Craddock, Ben Butler, Suzanne Henley, and Betsy Brackin. She has also had numerous experiences in art education, such as assisting at Flicker Street Studio, a teaching assistant position at Memphis College of Art’s summer art camp, and as Store Manager of the Art Project for many years. She worked as a pre-school teacher at the Barbara K. Lipman Early Learning Center at Temple Israel as well. Porter left education for experience in retail and administrative work. She worked at Paper & Clay in logistics, retail, and shipping. She was Store and Wholesale Manager of a local gift shop and candle line called Falling Into Place. She additionally worked as Admin Manager for Historic Broad Avenue Arts Alliance, the non-profit organization attached to the shop’s neighborhood.
Porter lives in Memphis, TN with her husband and currently works out of her home studio.