Gary, Jenny

This interview was recorded on September 9th, 2024 at Posner’s Art Store in Tucson, AZ and covers the following themes:

b. 1969 

  • Stepfather’s acquisition of Posner’s Art Store. Starting work at Posner’s as a teenager. Assembling art and drafting kits specifically for University of Arizona classes. 

  • Posner’s location on Park Avenue across from the University. 

  • Relations with faculty at the University. 

  • Rise of online commerce and impact upon the business. 

  • Local art supply stores. 

  • The Posner’s community. 

  • Learning about art supplies. 

  • Return to Posner’s in 2010. Parents attitudes towards running the business. Taking over Posner’s from parents, changes in small business opportunities and challenges. 

  • Forced relocation from Park Avenue during streetcar construction and finding new location. 

  • Business during COVID, developing online store, appeal of local merchandise. 

  • A few anecdotes about Gary’s childhood in Marana during the 1970s and 1980s. 

Aengus Anderson