It is my second-to-last week at Equitas Health and the art is arriving! We have been working all day Friday and Saturday as everyone brings in their art donations that were accepted by the jury. It has been super interesting to see the work in person and up close; after working with digital submissions for the last 8 weeks, seeing the work in person was super rewarding. Some of my favorite pieces we’ve gotten so far have been work by Laura Alexander, AJ Oishi, and Jimbo Tamoro! I have been super grateful to get to see these artists work up close and get to learn a lot more about the art scene in and around Columbus. I have also gotten to see a lot more about the gallery process, with how artists partner with them and get to show their work.

In addition to helping with artwork drop-off at our offices, I have also spent a lot of time filling spreadsheet details and cataloging information about the artists and galleries.  It has certainty kept me busy, as we work to get all our ducks in a row, so to say, and get ready for the auction. I have been doing a good deal of data entry, as we get caught up on changes to submissions, receive some last minute donations, and get ready to host an in person event, with covid restrictions ever changing.

As we start to wrap up the summer, I am very grateful to have had this opportunity to work at Equitas Health. I have learned a ton so far about the non-profit world, and professional work environments more broadly, like getting used to 9-5 work days, working at an in person office skills, etc. The art knowledge and exposure to the Columbus Art Scene that I have received has also been so fantastic.