I was granted a sabbatical year for 2025-26. During this year, I look forward to pursuing a licensure and certification in Fine Art Appraisal from the International Appraisal Society. I've begun my coursework and look forward to spending the year learning more about the field. I hope to become ND's first Fine Art Appraiser and have passed my USPAP compliance test. I'm also looking forward to several large studio projects, visiting my son in Milan Italy where he's in graduate school for Design and continuing committee work for the Fargo Airport Exansion - Art & Amenities.