When artist Joshua AM Ross was interviewing MCLA students for the apprenticeship position that complemented his Fall 2021 MCLA Artist Lab Residency, he and Jeriyah Morris ’22 clicked right away. Since then, the two have stayed in touch. “With no exaggeration, working with Joshua in the gallery was a life-changing experience for me,” said Morris. “Joshua is not only my mentor but my friend that showed me what it s like living as a young independent artist.”