Summer Ambitions

Now that terms over and summer is just around the corner I've been thinking about what I can do with myself over the 3 month holiday to continue my practice. So what myself and my friend and fellow 2nd year painter, Gillian Anderson are doing is trying to secure a commercial space (174 Saltmarket would be nice) where we could work as artists in residence under the Ironbbratz gallery. Our 3 months spent in studio time there will hopefully culminate in a big exhibition.

Also, I'd love to try and get a series of portfolio building workshops set up maybe 1 or 2 days a week in which I could give people applying in the next session advice of the general compilation of their portfolio. It'd be nice to get some kids in from disadvantaged schools in the east end, especially since I know how daunting the application process is from that standpoint and how daunting the school itself is when your from the east end.

So right now, I'm just e-mailing and trying to get my name down with the City Council for a space and funding to pay for it. Here's hoping it all goes well.