End of Internship Blog Post – Jana Mae Rubio

Whew. What a summer to remember!

I am so happy and grateful that I was chosen for this internship position. It’s been so cool seeing how an organization manages their exhibitions and how the complimentary documentary is produced.

Where do I begin? It’s been so awesome learning all of the different programs that help an organization to communicate with their audience. WordPress, Pinterest, Youtube Studio, Instagram, Tiktok, Facebook, Dropbox. There is a staggering amount of effort that supports Craft in America’s media. I am especially excited for the social media campaign I’ve drafted that will highlight the Craft Video Dictionary! It’s important to me that the Craft Video Dictionary gets more visibility, so I’m hoping that my endless hours on Youtube Shorts pays off.

I’ve met many wonderful people both at the Craft in America Center and within the Getty Marrow internship program. Being surrounded by passion and energy all the time has reinvigorated me. While my future plans are not concrete, I am inspired to continue my path down Southeast Asian heritage preservation. I’d like to work with non-profits or museums in the Philippines that share the same values as Craft in America: recognizing the talent of the artisan, and giving them a platform to share their process with the community.

What has left an imprint on me is the energy of all the artists whose creativity is boundless. Thank you, Craft in America, for giving me the space to explore mine. I am grateful for the lessons, the laughs, and the lattes (because caffeine got me through this).

Signing off with a happy heart!

Jana Mae