Mary-Kate Heinemann (L) and Becky Moran (R) are interning with Art Est. as part of their university studies with Arcadia University for six weeks until 15 July, They are experiencing life at Art Est., from installing exhibitions, liaising with students to helping out with classes and general operations. Here's a quick insight:
Where are you from and what are you studying?
BM: I'm from Davidsonville Maryland, majoring in Communication Art at Virginia Commonwealth University, with a minor in Psychology, Certificate in Product Innovation.
M-K: I'm from Philadelphia and I go to York College of Pennsylvania where I study Marketing, focusing on Advertising with an International Business minor.
What inspired you to come to Sydney for your internship?
BM: Sydney, besides being English speaking, sounded exciting and like such a great opportunity for experience and adventure.
M-K: My dad was stationed here when he was in the US Navy, so I grew up hearing about Sydney and always wanted to visit.
What do you enjoy about being at Art Est.?
BM: I like that Art Est really has multiple factions of art all under one building. It has both adult and kids classes, studio spaces for artists, and a gallery.
M-K: I like meeting the variety of people who attend classes here, and the way creativity and individual expression are encouraged.
Where do you hope to be in 5 years time?
BM: I really don't know. I hope to be out of school and in a job pertaining to the arts, but the particulars are a bit foggy at the moment.
M-K: Working abroad for an NGO or humanitarian organisation.
Who is your favourite artist or artwork and why?
BM: Right now, Alphonse Mucha. Besides liking his art style, I also have deep respect for him as a person who played a major role in Czechoslovakia, so much so that he was one of the first to be arrested when German troops invaded.
M-K: I just love all the art in the Art Est. Exhibition, because there is such a high standard and diversity in the works.
