Technology/Equipment Grant for Individual Artist

Artists reach a point in their creative lives, often more than once, when they've mastered the level they're at, and are ready to advance to the next level, to take the next step. A rolling mill would give me the freedom and power to re-shape my metal, allow me to create more challenging and elaborate designs, to go from a beginner-level artist to a serious artist. It would also give me the ability to recycle my metal waste by melting it down and making it into sheets, ready for new work. A rolling mill would help me take the next step as an artist. There are several ways to evaluate my work once I begin using the rolling mill. First, is the ability to master all aspects of the rolling mill. This will be self-evident. I know what the rolling mill can do, and I will know if the work I produce with it will stand up to a basic level of scrutiny. The next step would be to get feedback from other artists, and various people in the arts community whose opinions I trust. Last, and most important, is the process of presenting your work to the public. This is the acid test. A stranger looks at your work and either approves of what they see, or they do not. I'm confident that I can master the rolling mill, I believe that people in the arts community will give me good feedback, and I'm hopeful that the public will appreciate what I create with my new tool.