Pondering thoughts..
Today I had a great conversation with my friend Tobey about what we want to do whenever we graduate. For the longest time, my plans were to go to graduate school and get my masters in art education hoping to teach art in college someday. I found out something... if I get a masters in art ed, that would only allow me to teach art ed classes in college. Which...isn't...really what I wanted. o_O The way I understood it, I thought it would enable me to teach studio classes or something like that. That's what I'd really love to do. Teach that or art history. I'm leaning more towards art history in college actually. I realized that almost all of my lesson plans I've mad in my art ed classes at college have a brief lesson about art history in it. Which is a plus, because when you teach art you HAVE to relate it back to history somehow, or else the students will be missing something important.
I had a good talk with my madre on the phone about it and she says "I know what you think you are probably going to do, but what do you WANT to do? What are the things you would like to do as a career, crazy ideas and everything?" Hmm. So I was searching the internet for different jobs in different places that I would like and then it hit me. I would LOVE to work at an art museum. That would be the most glorious thing for me. Teaching, yes I know I will like it, but do I really want to stop there? I want to be able to work in different art enviornments. I thought to myself "What about the Frist Museum of Art in Nashville?" I love Nashville. I grew up around the city and I've always thought it would be a nice place to live. It's only an hour and 15 minutes away from my family (which is a big plus, I've been wanting to come back to middle Tennessee. I love west Tennessee, but it's a little too flat :| I need some hills!!). Some areas are scary but heck, I'm smarter to live someplace nicer. It may be a little costly but guess what... MORE JOB OPPORTUNITIES!
Anyhoo, I pulled up the Frist Center website. I love that museum. Always have. It's one of the places that inspired me to go into art as a degree. I looked at the employment requirements. Here they are:
Bachelor's in art education, art history, or liberal arts. Masters in museum education, art history or liberal arts. Experience: 3-5 years teaching in the public school program.
My heart melted. How great of a job that would be for me. And the greatest thing is, I'm already on my way!! Here's the downfall. I was hoping I could get one of those master's degrees at MTSU, but sad enough, they don't have them. WTF right?? The only places with either of those are UT Knoxville and UT Memphis.
Soooo... looks like I have a lot of praying and thinking to do. I've set myself a new goal. One day, so help me God, I'm gonna work at the Frist while living in Nashville or Murfreesboro. That's what I want. I just hope that once Parker and I get married, he will be able to find a job around the area (which sounds kidna selfish... but trust me. As long as he is living close to a bigger city he says he doesn't care where we live :D:D:D:D:D)
Any tips or ideas from anyone, I am more than happy to recieve. :)
ALSO.
Got my packet today from John and Kelly Kidd from Acadia!!!! ^^ EEEPPP!!! I was super duper excited. It gave me all the details I needed to know for my trip like the due dates for my money, my shopping list for my gear, dates, etc. I need to start doing two things:
1. Raise my support (it will cost me 3,500 to go which covers my room, board, transportation, etc.) I do this from finding friends, family, churches to support me from donations. Which brings me to my next point, if any of you guys are willing to help support me in my trip I would be eternally grateful. And I would even buy you a souvenier when I am in Maine! Any amount you are willing to give, I will take. Email me if you are interested.
2. Start looking for my airfare. I've never purchased a plane ticket before. I can use any tips from you guys who have flown a lot, like what airline is good, etc.
I think that's all I have for now.
LOVE!!!!
I had a good talk with my madre on the phone about it and she says "I know what you think you are probably going to do, but what do you WANT to do? What are the things you would like to do as a career, crazy ideas and everything?" Hmm. So I was searching the internet for different jobs in different places that I would like and then it hit me. I would LOVE to work at an art museum. That would be the most glorious thing for me. Teaching, yes I know I will like it, but do I really want to stop there? I want to be able to work in different art enviornments. I thought to myself "What about the Frist Museum of Art in Nashville?" I love Nashville. I grew up around the city and I've always thought it would be a nice place to live. It's only an hour and 15 minutes away from my family (which is a big plus, I've been wanting to come back to middle Tennessee. I love west Tennessee, but it's a little too flat :| I need some hills!!). Some areas are scary but heck, I'm smarter to live someplace nicer. It may be a little costly but guess what... MORE JOB OPPORTUNITIES!
Anyhoo, I pulled up the Frist Center website. I love that museum. Always have. It's one of the places that inspired me to go into art as a degree. I looked at the employment requirements. Here they are:
Bachelor's in art education, art history, or liberal arts. Masters in museum education, art history or liberal arts. Experience: 3-5 years teaching in the public school program.
My heart melted. How great of a job that would be for me. And the greatest thing is, I'm already on my way!! Here's the downfall. I was hoping I could get one of those master's degrees at MTSU, but sad enough, they don't have them. WTF right?? The only places with either of those are UT Knoxville and UT Memphis.
Soooo... looks like I have a lot of praying and thinking to do. I've set myself a new goal. One day, so help me God, I'm gonna work at the Frist while living in Nashville or Murfreesboro. That's what I want. I just hope that once Parker and I get married, he will be able to find a job around the area (which sounds kidna selfish... but trust me. As long as he is living close to a bigger city he says he doesn't care where we live :D:D:D:D:D)
Any tips or ideas from anyone, I am more than happy to recieve. :)
ALSO.
Got my packet today from John and Kelly Kidd from Acadia!!!! ^^ EEEPPP!!! I was super duper excited. It gave me all the details I needed to know for my trip like the due dates for my money, my shopping list for my gear, dates, etc. I need to start doing two things:
1. Raise my support (it will cost me 3,500 to go which covers my room, board, transportation, etc.) I do this from finding friends, family, churches to support me from donations. Which brings me to my next point, if any of you guys are willing to help support me in my trip I would be eternally grateful. And I would even buy you a souvenier when I am in Maine! Any amount you are willing to give, I will take. Email me if you are interested.
2. Start looking for my airfare. I've never purchased a plane ticket before. I can use any tips from you guys who have flown a lot, like what airline is good, etc.
I think that's all I have for now.
LOVE!!!!