Some visions take longer than a single opportunity.

Earlier this year, the Kenneth M. Grebe Foundation pursued the possibility of purchasing a historic property that would have become a permanent home for our mission. Although that opportunity has passed, our vision has not.

In many ways, it has become even clearer.

The KMG Legacy Space Initiative is our long-term commitment to creating a dedicated home for creativity, connection, and community: a place where Ken's work and philosophy continue to inspire artists and neighbors for generations to come.

While our programs currently take place in borrowed and generously shared spaces throughout the region, a permanent home would allow us to do so much more.

A dedicated KMG Legacy Space would become a place for:

Exhibitions celebrating emerging and established artists
Workshops, lectures, and creative gatherings
Performances, conversations, and community events
Stewardship of Ken Grebe's artwork and archives
Artist support programs, including Creative Practice Grants
A welcoming place where creativity, curiosity, and connection are part of everyday life

Communities throughout our region are fortunate to have wonderful arts organizations. The Kenneth M. Grebe Foundation exists to complement that ecosystem, not by duplicating what already exists, but by creating a uniquely artist-centered space rooted in Ken's philosophy of generosity, experimentation, and belonging.

Since our founding, the Foundation has:

Received 501(c)(3) nonprofit status
Established a growing calendar of public programs
Secured grant funding and begun grant application and review for awards in the fall of 2026
Built meaningful partnerships throughout the region
Begun supporting artists through exhibitions, conversations, and Creative Practice Grants

Every step has strengthened our conviction that a permanent home is not simply a building, it is an investment in the creative life of our community.

Today, we are no longer raising funds for one specific property.

Instead, we are building a Legacy Space Fund that allows us to be ready when the right opportunity appears.

Whether that opportunity arrives next month or several years from now, every donation helps move us closer to a permanent home worthy of the artists, neighbors, and community we serve.

Your support helps us preserve Ken's legacy while creating new opportunities for creativity to flourish.

Together, we are building something much bigger than a building.

We are creating a place where people gather, make, learn, share, and belong.

Thank you for helping make that future possible.

For more information about the Kenneth M. Grebe Foundation, please visit thekennethmgrebefoundation.org.