From a boy working at The Graw horse racetrack to the visionary philanthropist behind the Harmer's Town Art Center concept, Allen Fair has spared no expense of coin or heart when it comes to supporting the arts and traditions of his beloved hometown of Havre de Grace. Teaming together with imaginative local artist Ezra Berger, the duo first aimed to simply brighten up a forgotten alleyway in the city's historic district with a mural to cover up cinderblock and perhaps pass along some local history. As a team of artists grew and the possibilities expanded, the idea of the Graw Alley mural park took shape. The park concept was soon enveloped into a grand vision of a complete artist ecosystem. Other founders joined the effort, a nonprofit entity - Harmer's Town Art Center, Inc. - was formed, and the organization began work on what they envisioned as a place where artists could work, teach, showcase, and sell their pieces and where
the community could visit to have a picnic, enjoy a performance, watch the artisans at work, peruse and purchase their wares, and even take a class or rent equipment or studio space to work on their own artistic endeavors.
