The Vineyard Mindset: Where Heritage, Creativity, and Business Meet
The Vineyard Mindset: Where Heritage, Creativity, and Business Meet
This Juneteenth, the MV Museum welcomes Gatsby Coram, artist, actor, designer, storyteller, fifth-generation Vineyarder, and founder and creative director of Walker Noble Studios, for a thoughtful conversation about art, heritage, and home. Gatsby will share his family’s long history on the Island and reflect on how that connection continues to influence his creative work. He will speak about his collections with major brands, his extensive art licensing partnerships, and his experiences as a keynote speaker highlighting the intersection of creativity and business, and how both worlds shape opportunity, access, and impact. Through personal stories about legacy, identity, and creative expression, he will explore how Walker Noble Studios carries forward a narrative rooted in culture, history, and inspiration. This presentation offers a rare look at how one family’s story weaves into the heritage of Martha’s Vineyard and how creatives and innovators across disciplines can build lasting legacies grounded in purpose, place, and meaningful storytelling. There will be a light wine reception to follow in the Rose Styron Garden.
Bio: Gatsby Coram is an artist, actor, designer, storyteller, and the founder and creative director of Walker Noble Studios. His work spans fine art, home decor, licensing, product design, and collaborations with respected brands across retail, lifestyle, and apparel. Through Walker Noble Studios, Gatsby has built a creative business that blends accessible art with thoughtful storytelling, reaching homes, boutiques, and collectors throughout the country.
Gatsby’s creative influence extends beyond visual art. He is a sought-after keynote speaker, sharing insight on the intersection of creativity and business, and how artists and entrepreneurs can build sustainable careers through design, partnerships, and innovation.
Gatsby and his wife, Donella, are the owners of Noble House, their family’s home on Martha’s Vineyard. Noble House serves as both a gathering place and an extension of their shared design philosophy. It reflects their deep generational connection to Oak Bluffs and their commitment to honoring and celebrating the cultural heritage of the Island.
Together, Walker Noble Studios and Noble House represent Gatsby and Donella’s dedication to legacy, community, and the power of creative expression to shape meaningful spaces and enduring stories.
MVM Member: $25; Non-Member: $35
DETAILS
| Date | June 19, 2026 |
|---|---|
| From | 5:00 pm |
| To | 6:30 pm |
| Type | Talk |
| Venue | Martha’s Vineyard Museum |