I followed a girl on Instagram who worked at Purple House Gallery. I reached out asking if they would be interested in having an intern and they said yes! It never hurts to ask. The worst thing anyone can say is no!
I have enjoyed being around art every day. Whether I’m photographing it, entering it into the computer, or viewing it; I’m inspired. As someone who is passionate about marketing and creativity, this internship was a perfect blend of the two! I love getting to meet full-time artists and asking them about their experiences, as well as speaking and learning about the people who buy art in the Gainesville community.
I gained valuable perspective on business interactions between galleries and the artists. I also was able to learn skills relative to gallery operations and marketing, which will benefit me in a variety of ways. Posting on social media, updating website inventory, and photographing product is not limited to the art world. I am excited to see what opportunities come my way because of my internship experience!