Ashley and Karen: 2010-2011 Education Interns
Hello all! I am Ashley, the new McDermott intern for Programs and Resources for Teachers. I graduated from SMU with a B.A. in Art History and Advertising Management. I have a deep-rooted interest in Asia and a passion for everything French, and my area of focus, Asian influence on European art in the 18th and 19th centuries, allows me to explore both simultaneously. In pursuit of these interests I’ve worked as an intern at the Crow Collection of Asian Art, studied and researched in France, and lived in China. My ultimate goal is to obtain a Ph.D. in French art history and become a university professor. I am thrilled to be at the DMA this year working with the Education Department, where I can both utilize and cultivate my skills.
The first week in the office has been hectic to say the least, with lots of meetings and an overload of information and little details. That said, I can already tell this is going to be a fabulous environment in which to work. Every day I feel that I am learning an immense amount about the collection and special exhibition objects by attending docent trainings, gallery talks and sessions with the curators. I’ve also already attended my first teacher workshop and am excited to participate and take a more active role in those throughout the school year. I think this will be a fantastic year and look forward to sharing my experiences through the blog!
Hello Everyone! I am Karen Colbert and I am excited to be the new McDermott Teaching Programs Intern this year. I enjoy visiting museums, dining with friends, reading, and traveling. The best experience I have had traveling is working with students at the Mahenzo Mission School in Kenya, Africa.
My first week at the Dallas Museum of Art has been exhilarating. I have had the opportunity to hear Dr. Roslyn Walker, Senior Curator of the Arts of Africa speak about the current African Masks: The Art of Disguise exhibition during docent training and currently working on a text label project for Gail Davitt, Dallas Museum of Art League Director of Education. As the year progresses, I will have more opportunities to lead tours in the galleries, teach the Go Van Gogh outreach program with partnering school districts, and participate in many other projects. I look forward to this year of discovery and will keep you posted with “A Day in a Life”.
Ashley Bruckbauer, McDermott Intern for Programs and Resources for Teachers
Karen Colbert, McDermott Intern for Teaching Programs