hello It takes a village to
Between writers and photographers, creative directors and editors, account executives and advertisers, there’s plenty of responsibility to pass around. (Check out some of the amazing folks who helped create this issue on page 8.) Here at GRAY, every talented contributor plays a huge part and deserves an enormous amount of credit, and that could not be more true than of Rachel Gallaher. I’ve known Rachel for a couple of years now and have watched her go from editorial intern to professional freelancer. When GRAY started, she jumped in wholeheartedly, applying her skills to interviews, articles, and the thankless fact-checker role. It soon became clear that Rachel had more than earned a permanent spot on the masthead. This may be her first issue with the official title of Assistant Editor, but she has been as much a part of GRAY as anyone else on the team. And while I’ve been thanking our talent, I would be remiss if I didn’t also shine the spotlight on the amazing design community that has welcomed us with open arms. We have received such wonderful feedback from readers and design professionals alike. That’s why we’re excited to highlight organizations and events that support local designers and local businesses. We’re proud to be media sponsors of Gelotte Hommas Architecture and Seattle Architecture Foundation’s youth architecture program Arc.I.Tek (see page 11), as well as National Kitchen & Bath Association’s The Great Kitchen & Bath Tour (page 13), with other exciting plans and sponsorships in the works. While I can’t reveal everything now, I can give you a sneak peek into the upcoming June–July 2012 issue. Tune in next time for pages of music-inspired stories, spaces, and style.
Jordan Isip
raise a magazine
Rachel Gallaher
xoxo, Angela
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