Jeremy Szopinski

What brought you to NYC?
I came to get my MFA in painting at Pratt Institute. 


Why are you leaving NYC?
Money is a big issue. I have a job that is flexible and pays enough to allow time in the studio back in Minnesota. There is not enough green space in NYC. The fast, loud pace and crush of humanity is wearing on me. The money I save not living in NY will go toward visiting NY. It is also pretty easy to stay connected to NY people via the internet.


Where are you moving to?
Minneapolis, MN USA


Why did you choose that location?

My wife and I own a house (it's in a beautiful location and the mortgage is cheaper than rent in NYC).I have a large community of friends and family. I can have a large studio space for relatively cheap.

Life, in general, is easier and quieter.


What will you miss LEAST about NYC? 
I will not miss constantly hemorrhaging cash, the subway, the noise and constant crush of people.


What will you miss MOST about NYC?
I'll miss the large community of people that care and are educated about art. I'll also miss the diversity of people in NY and of course the fantastic galleries and museums. MN has some good museums and galleries, but in general it's slim pickins.

Ben Schachter

What brought you to NYC?
Life


Why are you leaving NYC?
A job


Where are you moving to?
Pittsburgh, PA, USA


Why did you choose that location?
I was offered a job


What will you miss LEAST about NYC?
Cost


What will you miss MOST about NYC?
The city itself

Confidential

What brought you to NYC? 
From NYC, moved to Atlanta then back to NYC.  Opportunities, art scene, business opps, etc.

Why are you leaving NYC? 
Cant afford the high rent for a SMALL apartment and cannot afford studio space
Worked in corporate America too, but without a corporate job, real job, can't afford much. 


Where are you moving to?
San Diego, CA


Why did you choose that location? 
Friends, weather, cost of living


What will you miss LEAST about NYC? 
rats and high rent 


What will you miss MOST about NYC?   
everything else, I miss it already and want to go back. Help. 

Bethany Allard

What brought you to NYC?
School. And "the art world.


Why are you leaving NYC?
JOBS! There was a hiring freeze for arts educators in the schools and there was little to no hiring for Teaching Artists. Many other people in my situation (certified to teach in NY State, have a Masters) were unable to find a job as well.


Where are you moving to?
Providence, RI


Why did you choose that location?
Great arts education non-profit scene. Family. And a job. I am working as an Americorps VISTA in the Arts Education field.


What will you miss LEAST about NYC?
People who do not care about you as an individual but instead are so focused on their career that they only see you as a potential implement, if that. Vermin and high rent are annoying but I can live with. Filth and poverty and air that could be a tad fresher. But overall, the biggest complaint is the lack of jobs for arts educators. I would definitely consider moving back if I get a good job here.


What will you miss MOST about NYC?
Good community. People who are passionate, intelligent and get things done. There are people who care about other people and are supportive of others, you just need to know how to find them. Cultural Capital. The libraries, the museums. Visual and mental inspiration. Lectures. Great arts and activist non-profits.

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