Lindsay Craven

Lindsay Craven is an artist relations and live music programming professional with over a decade of experience working behind the scenes at festivals and cultural events. She currently serves as the Talent Buyer at MerleFest, one of the leading roots music festivals heading into its 36th year in the foothills of western North Carolina, where she specializes in hospitality, artist support, and building meaningful connections between performers and event teams. She also formerly served as Executive Director of the Yadkin Cultural Arts Center in North Carolina, where she curated performances, worked closely with artists, and lead community-focused programming. With a background in journalism and advertising and a passion for creating welcoming, artist-centered spaces, Lindsay is dedicated to making live music experiences smoother, kinder, more inclusive, and more collaborative for everyone involved.