Excitment in the Distance

    I had my internship interview today at Prairie Gallery in Northside, which is one of the many neighborhoods here in Cincinnati. I was really excited to learn that Prairie had interns, mostly because of the community outreach programs ran by the gallery's owner, David Rosenthal. He devotes a large portion of his time to bringing art to students at local high schools, many of which wouldn't have any exposure to art otherwise.He organizes and brings, what is essentially a mini photo lab to each of the schools that he works with. He also creates specialized programs to interest the group of students that he works with.
 

   This is an image from Prairie's current showing, "Forms of Authority"

 
      I will be interning with David at Lighthouse Community School. Lighthouse Community School (LCS) specializes in highly individualized, flexible, and intensive strategies to meet the educational needs of youth in the child welfare system.  LCS effectively deals with social and emotional barriers. David is currently working with local musicians who will be the subject matter for the students enrolled in his photography course.  I really think I'm going to enjoy the internship opportunity.