A list of things I worked on with Penelope Umbrico during the 2013 New York Arts Practicum
1. Picked up prints from Adorama
2. Measured frames for spacers
3. Collected the contact information for every bookstore recommended on the D.A.P Publishing website (103)
4. Called every bookstore recommended on the D.A.P Publishing website (103)
5. Researched balsa wood vendors
6. Researched whether there is such a thing as acid free wood glue (there is one brand)
7. Picked up prints from Adorama
8. Inspected prints for dents, scratches, or other imperfections
9. Visited LMAKprojects to observe discussion about fall exhibition plans
10. Visited commercial mounter to deliver prints for Percent for Art Installation
11. Picked up prints from Adorama
12. Collected free samples of gray paint from hardware stores that would approximate a Gray Card
13. Purchased acid free wood glue (was reimbursed)
14. Researched tripod dollies and sound recorders for Smithsonian Artist Research Fellowship project
15. Picked up Penelope’s work from Von Lintel Gallery
16. Picked up work Penelope traded for from Pace Gallery
17. Picked up prints from Adorama
18. Picked up print from Kinko’s
19. Researched origins of illustrations used in Percent for Art Installation (lost count, literally thousands)
20. Compiled the names of all of the artists who made the illustrations used in the Percent for Art Installation
21. Debated title of the Percent for Art Project Installation (Final title: Cabinet)
22. Corrected and converted vector files used to make custom frames for Cabinet
23. Went to Materials for the Arts and finding Plexiglas for installation for residency at Recess with David Horvitz
24. Finding a Plexiglas cutter
25. Measuring, scoring, and cutting Plexiglas
26. Researching instant film cameras
27. Picked up prints from Adorama
28. Picked up print from Kinko’s
29. Picked up up instant film camera from B&H
30. Reading and giving feedback on Penelope’s artist statement for piece in Alt. +1000 Festival
31. Writing thank you notes for supplies acquired from Materials for the Arts
32. Designing backside of limited edition postcard set for Aperture for the NY Book Art Fair
33. Sending images to Daylight Books for feature in their digital magazine
34. Researching statistics on cubicle and office furniture sales in the U.S. from 2008-Present
35. Researching bank failures in the U.S. from 2008-Present
36. Printing statistics and compiling them in a binder to be included in installation at Recess
37. Searching Penelope’s house for her Flusser books
38. Categorizing a collection of images of office furniture found on craigslist
39. Picked up prints from Adorama
40. Picked up prints from LMAKprojects
41. Returned prints to Adorama
42. Cropped Suns from Flickr for commissioned piece
43. Helped re-arrange David Horvitz installation at Recess
44. Observed installation of Percent for Art Project at PS/IS 71 on Staten Island
45. Ate ice cream cones while waiting for the Staten Island Ferry (my treat)
LM | 2013