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Art in Unexpected Places

This article featuring CMC Ski & Snowboard Business graduate Zachary Ray’s art was printed in S-Magazine. By Mark Kristofic.

Art in Unexpected Places

Every once in a while, you meet someone who is truly inspiring. And often it can be someone who you least expect. 

My story begins when I was at a ski trade show and had two hours between meetings.  Having scoped out a decent little hall with long tables, chairs and a strong WiFi signal, I sat down to peck away at my computer and get some work done.

While I was engrossed in whatever it was that I was doing, I did not pay attention to what was going on around me and as the hall was being transformed and I was slightly confused as a young man came up and sat across from me and started seriously chatting me up.

In my typical anti-social manner, I slightly glanced up at him from my computer as he sat down and I gave a cursory nod to acknowledge his existence. Not getting the hint that I was not engaging, the young man continued to talk about himself and ask me about my work. Click for full article