--- title: Grace note | Grace Cho description: "Grace Cho\nFounder and CEO of ArtsRising\n\nGrace is the founder and CEO of ArtsRising, a company dedicated to empowering nonprofit arts organizations with cutting-edge marketing technology solutions. Through her leadership, ArtsRising helps cultural organizations amplify their impact, deepen audience engagement, and build a foundation for long-term sustainability in the digital age.\n\nAt her core, Grace is a creative force, shaped by her early training as a conservatory pianist. Her journey from performing with ensembles across the East Coast to leading nonprofit organizations ignited her passion for organizational development within the arts. As the founder and executive leader of the New Orchestra of Washington, Grace gained extensive expertise in fundraising, marketing, audience development, and strategic planning. Her unique blend of artistic sensibility and business acumen allows her to inspire stakeholders and strengthen cultural institutions with vision and purpose.\n\nGrace is equally passionate about fostering connections. She believes that the intricate web of people, cultures, businesses, and ideas is the catalyst for building a better future. Grace takes immense joy in her work, cherishing the meaningful relationships and the fulfilling life she’s able to cultivate through her professional and personal pursuits.\n\nBorn in South Korea, Grace adopted her American name to reflect her Korean name, 은애 (恩爱), which means “Grace” and “Love”—values that guide her life and work. Her happiest moments are spent on Tuesday evening date nights with her son, practicing yoga, indulging in a Korean skincare routine, or savoring her favorite Korean foods. For Grace, every day is an opportunity to bring creativity, connection, and impact to the world of arts and beyond." --- [Skip to content](https://blog.artsrising.co/gracenote/author/grace-cho#main-content) [![](https://blog.artsrising.co/hs-fs/hubfs/Arts-Rising-Logo-Basic.png?width=350&height=138&name=Arts-Rising-Logo-Basic.png)Homepage](https://www.artsrising.co/) [Let's Talk](https://meetings.hubspot.com/grace300?uuid=455d8a78-1003-4c11-9047-e27e19652b98) [Let's Talk](https://meetings.hubspot.com/grace300?uuid=455d8a78-1003-4c11-9047-e27e19652b98) # Grace Note ♪♫ Welcome to the Grace Note ♪♫, the ArtsRising blog, where we explore the intersection of nonprofit arts and marketing technology. Our mission is to empower arts organizations with innovative solutions that amplify their impact, enhance audience engagement, and ensure long-term sustainability. Through insights into resilience, integration, scalability, and empathy, we share strategies and stories that help nonprofits thrive in the ever-changing digital landscape. Join us as we delve into the tools, trends, and practices shaping the future of the arts. This is a search field with an auto-suggest feature attached. - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 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