“I think the biggest surprise about this experience was how impactful directed intentions can be. The fellowship truly supported me to renew myself and to be intentional about how I directed my energies. This shift is something that will continue beyond the fellowship period.”
The renewal process, for Katz, was primarily a much-needed opportunity to decompress. Aside from traveling, Katz tried to focus more on the idea of renewal to better practice happiness and effectiveness in her professional and personal endeavors. Katz explains, “While I am still learning how to manage this, I am getting better at "shutting off" at the end of the day so that I can truly enjoy the time I spend with friends and family. The fellowship helped me understand and create better work-life balance. In that regard, I am more excited than ever about the work that I do as part of the larger Indianapolis arts community.”