My First Week interning at FYP!

Hello! 

My name is Audacious Douglas and I am an intern for the 2021-2022 year. My first week at Fenix Youth Project Inc has been very informative. I started my week off by getting accustomed to the faculty and my responsibilities based on my learning plan. I completed training based on how to better serve the  LGBTQ+  youth, especially the homeless population. I learned a lot about the homeless population specifically in the Eastern shore area. I attended my first HALS CoC meeting where I learned that finding funding for temporary housing, such as hotels is a major issue. I was also able to attend the Point Source Youth Conference: Youth Homelessness where I gained more knowledge that I can’t wait to share in my next post! 

OPEN Call for Artists for Eastern Shore HBCU!

The Maryland State Arts Council’s Maryland Public Art Initiative is proud to announce two open Calls for Artists for the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) School of Pharmacy & Health Professions, and the Coppin State University College of Business. The projects are the first Maryland Public Art Initiative public artworks on Maryland HBCU campuses. 

Both Calls to Artists are open to any artist or artist team living in the United States. 

Artists with a connection to HBCUs and/or residents of Maryland are especially encouraged to apply. Information on each project and how to apply below. 

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Tuesday, November 24, 2020, 3:00 PM ET.

University of Maryland Eastern Shore School of Pharmacy & Health Professions

UMES is a land grant, historically black college (HBCU) located in Princess Anne, Maryland. This new building will include two separate, site-specific public art commissions: 

•  Interior Atrium & Lobby Wall ($175,000)

•  Entrance Plazas & Sidewalks ($85,000)

Click here to read the UMES School of Pharmacy & Health Professions Request for Qualifications

Click here to view and download an additional set of renderings and scaled plans

For each commission, three to four semi-finalist artists or artist teams will be selected to develop proposals and receive a $2500 honorarium.

For more information: https://www.msac.org/programs/public-art-programs

How Other People View You

It’s just something you have no control over.

Often, we as humans find ourselves concerned about what other people think of us. I find myself guilty of this regularly, even though I know I shouldn't be. Caring about what others think will put a stop to a lot of things that you may want to do because you will get so hung up in caring about the image you are putting off. 

When you find yourself worrying about how other people view you, I want you to remember that you have no control over how they view you.

What this means is that no matter what you do some people will judge you. It's just something that you have no control over, so why would you stress about it. 

Live your best life no matter what people think. It's your life, not theirs. The only person whose opinion matters about your life, is yours. 

T. Neal | Cambridge, MD

Disclaimer: Fenix Youth Project Inc. supports young writers and their voices and providing them with a platform to submit think pieces, poetry, short stories, and also reflect on experiences and program events. All blog posts are reviewed by the Executive Director, Amber Green. Blog posts are the opinions and reflections of writers and do not represent the organization as a whole. Questions and comments can be emailed to ambergreen@fenixyouthproject.org.