Kerry Murphy

Kerry Murphy has led Artisphere since 2007, overseeing Greenville’s nationally acclaimed three‑day arts festival that draws more than 80,000 attendees annually and generated a $16.1 million economic impact in 2025. Under her leadership, artist participation, sales, and organizational growth have soared, earning Artisphere national recognition as the No. 2 Fine Art Festival by Art Fair Sourcebook and the No. 1 Best Arts Festival in USATODAY’s 10Best in 2024. Her career includes serving as executive director of Carolina Ballet Theatre, sponsorship consultant for Southern Hospitality Group, and director of Premium Seat Services and Corporate Partnerships for the BI‑LO Center (now Bon Secours Wellness Arena). Murphy has held board roles with Fall for Greenville, the Downtown Business Association, The Children’s Museum of the Upstate, and the Leadership Greenville Forum.