Class Acts Arts

Specialties

We bring educational and culturally diverse arts experiences to schools and communities in Maryland, Washington, DC and Virginia.

History

Established in 1995.

Before Class Acts Arts came into being, founder Busy Graham had spent many years representing numerous artists in the national market — among them Charlotte Blake Alston (1989 – 1995), Namu Lwanga, Kayaga of Africa, Rosenshontz, David Gonzalez, Metamora, Malcolm Dalglish, the Mingus Dynasty, and numerous others. After having children, her focus turned primarily to family and children’s entertainment, with a strong emphasis on educational and community outreach. She also decided to focus her energies closer to home. That led to the launching of Class Acts.

Meet the Manager

James M.

Manager

Jim is an arts administrator who has built a professional career that combines organization management experience, knowledge of public policy processes, and a passion for learning. He has published and presented papers that explore the role of the arts in education through policy and practice focusing on the topics of creativity, leadership, politics, and accessibility of the arts. His research interests include nonprofit arts management, governance, and arts education policy issues. Mr. Modrick currently encourages inclusive and strategic practice as principal consultant for JEM Consulting after serving as Vice President of Affiliate and Education Services for VSA arts. For many years he held a seat on the Steering Committee for the Washington, DC-​based Arts Education Partnership, and is a member of the Fine Arts Advisory Panel for the Maryland State Department of Education.