Civitella not only provides the time and space to create, but also to sustain and build our lives as artists. Crucial to that life are the creative connections and friendships made possible by places like Civitella, where the baseline is to care deeply about art and what it makes possible within and between us. I am forever grateful for the inspiration and care I encountered during my six weeks at Civitella, where I was able to extend a rare kind of attention toward the work at hand. Thank you to every single person part of this beautiful experience.