On Tuesday, May 1st, Loyola College held the event, “Celebrating Baltimore Artists.” This event had the work of at least 10 different artists from the Baltimore area up for sale and viewing. In addition, we were able to talk with the artists, mingle, free to ask them questions about their work. The artists ranged from photographers to watercolor painters, to mosaic artists. I thought this was a really great event because not only does it stay within the theme of Year of the City—literally bringing Baltimore to Loyola, but also it was a chance for the Loyola community to experience art. I feel like in this school, since we are a “business school,” we sort of forget about the other fields to go into. I can’t even remember the amount of times I’ve been asked, “Oh really, you’re a photo major?—Here at Loyola? Oh that’s cool.” It gets somewhat frustrating to be in such a close-minded environment that thinks that the only acceptable life path is one that lands you in a business suit and office. It was really nice to be able to attend an event here, in this environment, which was about more than the business suit—the art. It was about uniting the community, with one underlying passion—art. Some of the artists are good friends with one of my photo teachers, and it was just really great to talk with everyone, and be introduced, and talk to people who know who Spencer Tunick is, and who Diane Arbus was, and who understand and “get” Picasso. Having this event be the last one I attend this year brought the year full circle for me. It just showed me that as a community, we are a “tossed salad,” there is a little bit of every type of person here, much like a city.