Allison Glenn (Chicago, Il)- Sept 2010
Allison Glenn is commencing the second year of a Dual MA degree in Modern Art History, Theory and Criticism + Arts Administration and Policy at School of the Art Institute of Chicago. She graduated in 2005 from Wayne State University in Detroit, MI, with a BFA in Photography and a co-major in Urban Studies. During her undergraduate career, Glenn spent a year living in Manchester and London, studying various European approaches to non-profit arts and cultural planning techniques.
In 2004, Glenn began programming curatorial projects for the Bankle Building in Detroit, started Studio204, and began traveling to Chicago to photograph for magazines and publications, most notably The Chicago Sun Times and The Natural Athlete. In Chicago, Glenn has interned at The Art Institute of Chicago, as a publicist for Caro d’Offay Art Gallery, Assistant to the Director of ALLRiSE Gallery, and worked in visual artist management. Glenn currently works as a Project Manager for the SAIC Office of Exhibition Practices, is completing a curatorial fellowship at the Hyde Park Art Center, and is a freelance contributor to the Art21 Blog.
Allison is currently interested in new curatorial approaches to programming exhibitions in mid-level, non-collecting Contemporary art institutions, sustainable art projects that address community needs, temporary and site-specific exhibitions, satellite spaces, new audience development and inclusion beyond the institutional space. In her spare time she devours oversized fashion magazines, cooks vegetarian food, throws parties, drinks good wine, and lies on her roof.
Once again we’ve dedicated the space to the visual arts. We have a Photographer this time around ( and if we’re not mistaken this is the first photographer we’ve had.. you guys can do a search…fact checking be damned!!!!) Anyway, we’re gonna have a sit-down with Allison Glenn, a Shutterbug with a twisted sense of humor and an interesting view of the world. Check out Allison’s words of wisdom of as we find out a little bit about playing Hooky, Jennifer Beals, New Kids on The Block, and Blackberry addiction… enjoy the Labor Day edition of Ten2One!!!
Allison Glenn...shutterbug.
1- What was the first concert you ever went to?
My first concert was New Kids on the Block at the Palace of Auburn Hills in Auburn Hills, Michigan. I was in 3rd grade, and I wore a Joey McIntyre T-shirt with a hot pink slide buckle and black spandex. I remember I was allowed to leave school early, which was almost unheard of in private school. We were in the third row, and stood on our chairs during the whole concert…hahaha!!!!
2- What song is stuck in your head right now?
Really, hmm…”Archaic Days” by Tommy Guerrero…forever stuck.
3-What’s the most ridiculous thing you’ve ever done on a dare?
No answer…
(Ed note: it must have been REAAAAALLLY bad. But like the old saying goes…The silence is DEAFENING. Allison, we await your “Defamation of Character” lawsuit. )
4-Sex or Romance?
Romance, all day! I prefer intimate affection and closeness to just about anything…
5- What movie character do you identify with the most?
Olive in “Little Miss Sunshine”
6- Who inspired you the most as a kid?
My brother
7-What’s your favorite recipe?
Depends on the season: Fall and Winter, it’s my vegan chili. Summer, a good avocado, mixed green, cherry tomato, sunflower seed, hearts of palm, artichoke heart, dried cranberry, sun dried tomato, egg white salad with fig balsamic vinegar. If I’m cooking for meat eaters, I make a yummy Creole-seasoned tilapia baked with spinach, cherry tomatoes, and green onions. I’m still a sucker for my mom’s macaroni and cheese.
8-If you had an invention that could change the world, what would it be?
That’s a little larger than my scope. I think it’s important to teach tolerance, forgiveness and understanding as well as dedication and respect for self and others.
9-If you could insert yourself into any moment in history, what/where would it be?
New York City, late 1980s so I could catch the Flashdance/Jennifer Beals craze + still kick it at Alleged Gallery on the Lower East Side.
10- What was the last luxury item that you absolutely HAD to have?
My Blackberry
Parting Shot:
“You can only become truly accomplished at something you love. Don’t make money your goal. Instead, pursue the things you love doing, and then do them so well that people can’t take their eyes off you”
-Maya Angelou
If you guys are interested in seeing some of Allison’s photography or find out more about her and her various projects, be sure to check her out:
www.coroflot.com/allison_glenn
