I discovered Blue Light Junction through the legacy of the Baltimore Natural Dye Initiative and various community events hosted at the space. This opportunity was secured in part due to my previous experiences in similar work environments and my eagerness to learn and benefit Blue Light Junction as a company.
During my time at Blue Light Junction, my responsibilities encompassed supporting community outreach, managing the concept store, and supporting the administrative proceedings of the center. I organized the studio’s library, drafted emails and newsletters, and helped maintain a smooth workflow. Additionally, I helped organize and market the residency exhibition showing in the fall.
I am most proud of my proposal to transform the concept store and exhibition spaces into more accessible and interactive areas by installing QR codes and additional multi-sensory informational zones to help visitors better understand the process and connect with the artists behind each piece of handcrafted work. This process also involved a large amount of administrative work as well as developing creative ideas and managing logistics.
Through the Blue Light Junction internship program, I was able to refine my skills in administrative work further and gain a better understanding of the skills required to maintain a creative space. This experience has helped me to balance a multitude of tasks and manage their time constraints with ease. I better understand the requirements of administrative proceedings in a creative space and feel prepared to potentially pursue a career that contains these responsibilities. This program has cemented my interest in supporting community arts, and in the future, I intend to pursue opportunities that utilize the skills I have honed through experiences such as this one at Blue Light Junction.
