ArtsWORK Indiana

Last week I attended a meeting of people involved with ArtsWORK Indiana, talented people all. It was interesting because, as suspected, the job as outlined by phone and e-mail didn't exactly mesh with the position as described in person. I'm definitely NOT somebody easily pushed around, especially when I thought I had asked enough questions and made enough protestations about my skills in certain areas not to be surprised face to face. Despite the awkwardness of telling people what I wouldn't be willing to do as well as explaining in detail what I am unable to do, we managed to arrive at some sort of agreement regarding my short term (ends September 30) job description. we won't discucc the unexpected July 9 multi-site series of small exhibitions involving all previous ArtsWORK New Albany presenters I'll need to coordinate along with Julie Schweitzer who has more than too much on her professional plate already. Of course all of that is actually predicated on the assumption that other people (read this to mean scheduled presenters) will comply promptly with requests for promotional data and specific presentation requirements. In addition, the lovely young woman who has been handling PR layout as well as writing press releases now has to deal with my micromanagerial style regarding written text and layout. Poor darling. But once we proceed through these growing pains and relatively minor changes, the time involved for both of us should be streamlined. I think I will enjoy some of this, hope I will meet new and interesting people and sincerely hope those who expect minor miracles from me won't be disappointed. When one door opens and someone walks through there's no telling what other door or series of windows will open next. As ever, I remain an optimist.