Mavis Gragg

Mavis Gragg (she/her) is an art enthusiast based in Durham, NC. An attorney and conservation professional, Mavis’ work focuses on innovative, sustainable protection and growth of intergenerational wealth for land rich-cash poor families. Mavis’ foray into art collecting and service began when she served as a docent for the prestigious Corcoran Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. Her experience learning about art and connecting others to art fueled Mavis’ passion to increase accessibility for artists and the communities in which they live and create.

A member of the North Carolina Museum of Art Foundation board and the Nasher Museum Friends’ Board, Mavis previously served on advisory boards for the Contemporary Art Museum-Raleigh, Triangle Artworks + Law Committee, and Duke Performances. Mavis is also co-founded Black Girl Basel and the Meet the Artist talk series with Provident1898.

Photo by Dare Kumolu Johnson