Lower Manhattan Cultural Council | My Internship Organization
My internship organization, Lower Manhattan Cultural Council (LMCC) is a non-profit organization that empowers artists by “providing them with networks, resources, and support, to create vibrant, sustainable communities in Lower Manhattan and beyond”.
The organization was founded in 1973 by Flory Barnett with support from David Rockefeller on the idea that artists were pillars of resilience and inspiration and therefore vital to New York City.
“LMCC Mission: To create a fertile and nurturing environment for artists and arts groups, enlivening public spaces with free programs in the visual, performing, and new media arts, and to provide leadership in cultural planning and advocacy.”
In 2015, LMCC awarded approximately $500,000 in grants, provided 500 individuals with professional development skills, placed 100 individuals and arts groups in studio residency programs, as well as presented over 60 days of free cultural experiences for the public to enjoy.
At LMCC, I was hired as a Communications & Marketing Intern to support a team of communication designers and marketing professionals through a CUNY Cultural Corps., -“the program which creates opportunities for CUNY students to work in the City’s cultural sector.”
Author: Salome Mindiashvili
Hi there!
My name is Salome, but people usually call me Sal. I am a young professional with experience in graphic design, advertising, and digital marketing. Currently, I am working on a degree in Communication Design to pursue my lifelong passion in the art of marketing and digital communications.
My fascination with visual communications and the digital world started at the age of 13 when I launched Adobe Photoshop for the first time. I was previously interested in digital photography and the fact that I could modify or completely change the reality of my photos with the help of the program greatly excited me. Over time as I learned more about the importance of visuals and good design, I started reading books about marketing, branding, and color theory. At this point, I had already dropped out as an economics major from University in Bulgaria and was living in New York – one of the most inspiring cities in terms of many things, including great designs & history.
During my first few years in New York, while I was still trying to settle in the city, I was rigorously working in many types of jobs. At the same time, I was focusing on and planning for my goal, which was a formal education in the field of visual communications. Six years after leaving Bulgaria and five years since moving to New York, here I am, pursuing my lifelong passion!
My interest in the field has only gotten stronger with time, and now that I have made it this far, I’m ready to learn as much as possible and enjoy the process of this opportunity as well.
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