Staff

Jim Grace is the Executive Director of the Arts & Business Council. Previously he was the Executive Director of the Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts of Massachusetts (VLA) from 1998 until 2008, when it merged with the A&BC.  Jim has experience working with artists and arts organizations in the areas of publishing law, public art, copyright, trademark, nonprofit incorporation and mergers, negotiation training, and artist live/work and nonprofit board issues.  Jim was an adjunct professor for Boston University’s Masters in Arts Administration Program for over five years where he co-taught a course on Legal Issues in Arts Administration.  In addition, Jim is a working author, book editor, and publishing attorney.  He is the co-author of best selling The Worst Case Scenario Handbook: Golf. To date he has been involved in the publication of over eight books. Jim serves on the board of Associated Grant Makers and is a founding member of the Arts Services Coalition, as well as a former founding board member of the Fort Point Cultural Coalition. jim@artsandbusinesscouncil.org; 617.350.7600 x 7010

Alison Godburn is the Director of Business Services. Prior to joining the Arts & Business Council, Alison worked as a marketing professional in a variety of industries including arts marketing, fashion, real estate, defense, technology, financial services, and non-profit. With over twenty-five years of experience, she has worked as EVP of Marketing for Corporations and also as consultant, providing marketing expertise for brand strategy, online and print advertising and corporate communications. As a working artist, Alison is the owner of Sky Jewelry Design. Her jewelry is currently displayed in boutiques in New England and California. alison@artsandbusinesscouncil.org; 617.350.7600 x 7011

D’lynne Plummer is the Director of Professional Development for the Arts & Business Council, where she oversees educational programming and the Essential Training for the Arts program. Previous to joining the A&BC, D'lynne was a freelance arts journalist and essayist for various regional and national publications, including Art New England, and later worked as a marketing consultant and copywriter for clients large and small.  D'lynne has taught writing and marketing courses since 2007, presenting her workshops at the National Arts Marketing Conference and for arts agencies throughout New England. dlynne@artsandbusinesscouncil.org; 617.350.7600 x 7012