I came into SNAE Inc not really sure of what my role here would be. At this point, Station North was just that elusive JHMI stop demarcated by a decrepit bench; I knew that it housed Charles Theatre somewhere along the street, and was vaguely artsy. Now, towards the end of my internship, I could probably walk around from mural to mural like a kid’ s dot-to-dot picture.
But my internship has done more than let me really familiarize myself with Station North. Over the summer I’ ve gotten to see the inner workings of SNAE Inc and the multitude of other start-up arts organizations, nonprofits, and businesses that make up the flourishing Baltimore arts and entertainment scene. I got to experience 9-5 work life and contribute to the rebranding of an organization and apply my skills and interests in photography / design to help in ways that were needed--while also improving upon those skills myself.
Artscape is when you really see the district come to life. I was assigned to take photos during this three-day period, and instead of the empty and dreary photos I expected to get from unforeseen downpours, I had a lot of fun taking shots of people dancing in the rain, of exciting performances, and dramatic sunsets. Experiencing Artscape and other events and getting to know the district’ s organizations were essentially what my summer was about--whether it was through photography, reaching out to business owners, learning about them online, or visiting the organizations myself.
Though I didn’ t come into the internship with any idea of my role here, I came out really happy with my experiences. And in the end, I’ m always glad to get to know a bit more of Baltimore.
• Reached out to surrounding community partners to compile information on each organization, to be used as a public resource and reference for SNAE
• Took photos to be used on the new website--including interior and exterior shots of Station North businesses, murals, artist portrait and studio shots, and Artscape photos
• Created an updated and interactive map of the district’ s organizations
• Regularly updated the current website and assist in the establishment and rebranding of the new website
Community Partner: Station North Arts & Entertainment, Inc. Intern: Erin Zou Site Supervisor: Amelia Rambissoon
What is Station North Arts & Entertainment, Inc.? Station North Arts & Entertainment, Inc. employs an arts-based revitalization and placemaking strategy by managing quality public arts projects, providing thought-provoking programming, and forging strong supportive relationships with local artists, designers, businesses, and institutions to guide development in the Station North Arts & Entertainment District.
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