Congratulations on your success! I am taking a year off between undergrad and grad school, and your list of activities has inspired me. Obviously your strategy worked out very well for you. Can I ask how you supported yourself while making art, starting a non-profit artists group, and doing an internship at a gallery? It seems like a very daunting prospect in the future. Also, I was considering approaching a local gallery for a volunteer internship. How did you instigate your internship, or was it already open for applicants? The gallery I would like to apply to has never had an intern program before. Thanks again. I appreciate your advice.