Name: Nia Hampton

Internship, Co-op or Research Site: Station North Arts and Entertainment District

Location of the Organization: Baltimore, Maryland

Title of Your Position: Fundraising Initiative Intern

Major(s)/Minor(s): Media and Communications

Expected Graduation Date: Spring 2014

1. Briefly describe your internship, co-op, research or service-learning position/assignment, including your day-to-day tasks and responsibilities.

As an intern at Station North it’s my job to research potential grants. My daily tasks include working on my grant proposal as well as administrative duties, such as updating the list serve. I also have to make people sign up for our mailing list at various events and festivals. 

2. What have you enjoyed the most about your position or organization/company and what have you found most challenging?

I’ve enjoyed the events and festivals we’ve planned and co-created. Final Fridays are really fun and Artscape was cool as usual. I also really enjoy researching grants; I’m always surprised by how much money is readily available to help people bring ideas to life. The most challenging aspect of my internship has been dealing with the different personalities and perspectives when it comes to decision-making. 

3. What have you gained from your experience that you could not have gained from another summer activity?

I’ve seen certain aspects of the art world that people don’t necessarily know exist. I’ve learned that ultimately everything really is a business; that although you may have talent, success is really a product of drive, opportunity and intelligence.

4. How do you see your summer work as meaningful? Has it given you a chance to work on issues or with communities that matter to you?

My summer has been extremely meaningful. I’ve discovered my love of the elderly community on a personal level. And now I’m in the process of writing a grant proposal that would make it possible for the older residents of Station North to take art classes next summer.