What Interns are saying about 2011-12....
Charlene Smith, Curatorial /Production Intern: For many years, I have had an increasing passion for the arts in all its forms. Personally, dance has been my main point of focus, however, visual arts has held a close place in my heart. After participating in Prof. Patterson's Women in the Arts course at the University of Toronto, she was able to spark a great interest in visual arts for myself, leading me to become an intern for the non-for-profit WIA projects. Though school remained time consuming and lead me into a few financial difficulties, the time that I was able to spend taught me a great deal. Overall, I have come to a deeper level of understanding towards the difficulty of being a female artist and the importance of creating a network of allies to build a stronger foundation for future prospects. Structuring a community is essential to success of any artist and women are in need of all the help we can get. Emily Kakouris, Curatorial Intern, For the 2011-