Taylor Renee Aldridge Named Executive Director of Modern Ancient Brown Foundation

The Modern Ancient Brown Foundation (MAB) has proudly announced the appointment of Detroit native Taylor Renee Aldridge as its new Executive Director, effective September 1, 2024. Aldridge, who previously served as the Visual Arts Curator and Program Manager at the California African American Museum (CAAM) in Los Angeles, brings a wealth of experience and a unique vision to her new role. Her approach to leadership centers on supporting artists and scholars through every phase of their creative journey, challenging traditional grantmaking and fellowship models that emphasize the end product over the creative process. In expressing her excitement about this new chapter, Aldridge shared, “I am honored to initiate my homecoming to Detroit as Modern Ancient Brown’s Executive Director. Supporting artists is a holistic process that must prioritize interpersonal care and mutual aid as much as professional mentorship and critique. I have long admired McArthur Binion’s practice and vision for the Foundation, and I am thrilled to be part of its legacy, where I will expand upon the arts ecosystem in the city I call home.” In her new role, Aldridge plans to broaden the Foundation’s programs, making them accessible to Detroit’s artistic community and offering resources for anyone looking to...