So if I haven’t been making art, what have I been doing? Obviously family/life responsibilities is a huge part of that but other than that I’ve still be working at my job at T.arget. I hit my 14 year mark last November (Gees. That’s insane). I’m working part time on the best team in the store. I’m happy that I can say that I really do enjoy my job there.
In February of last year before returning to T.arget from my maternity leave I started interning with a local non-profit art organization here in town called the Lex.ington A.rt Lea.gue. When I started the internship it was really the first time that I’d been involved in the art community since graduating the year before. Being at the Loud.on House and exposed to art again felt SO so good. I mean, I knew that I missed art but I didn’t realize how much I did until that point. I felt rejuvitaed. Something had been missing in my life and I had found it.
During the internship I learned about processing entries for shows, researched national art fairs, participated in educational programming, worked at gallery events and more. Seeing how the wheels turn at a non-profit organization was interesting. I have mad, mad respect for all of the staff. They work so hard and they pour their hearts into it every day, no matter how overflowing their plates may be.
Eventually, in August, the intern gig turned into a very part-time job as studio manager. I was (and still am) super, super psyched about doing this. When I got my business cards and my official name tag I just about couldn’t contain myself. I was also a little freaked out, but only because I put enormous pressure on myself to be super awesome and not fail or let anyone down. I helped find artist to fill the studio spaces in the house, take care of any issues that may arise, all in exchange for a space of my own to work in. Having the opportunity to work with so many other artists and to interact with patrons is really priceless. I am beyond grateful that I can do that!
