![Brancusi](https://i0.wp.com/blog.dma.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/brancusi.jpg?resize=360%2C391&ssl=1)
Constantin Brancusi, The Beginning of the World, c. 1920, Dallas Museum of Art, Foundation for the Arts Collection, gift of Mr. and Mrs. James H. Clark
I encountered many hardships during my internship, like dodging masses of people while leading tours in the galleries…
![Campana](https://i0.wp.com/blog.dma.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/campana2.jpg?resize=400%2C300&ssl=1)
Fernando and Humberto Campana, Banquete chair with pandas, designed 2006, Dallas Museum of Art, DMA/amfAR Benefit Auction Fund
…and noon-time computer crashes.
![Emma-O](https://i0.wp.com/blog.dma.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/emma-o.jpg?resize=360%2C445&ssl=1)
Emma-O, Japan, late 16th-early 17th century, Dallas Museum of Art, Wendover Fund in memory of Alfred and Juanita Bromberg and Cecil and Ida Green Acquisition Fund
However, I soon found my bliss researching teaching materials and leading teacher workshops.
Before I knew it, the internship was coming to a close, and I became reflective of my time….
Now, I am looking forward and excited to be heading off to graduate school to study 18th- and 19th-century French art.
![Bernard](https://i0.wp.com/blog.dma.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/bernard.jpg?resize=344%2C480&ssl=1)
Emile Bernard, Bridge at Pont-Aven, 1891, Dallas Museum of Art, gift of the Estate of Ina MacNaughton
I’ve greatly enjoyed my time at the DMA and am so thankful to have been a McDermott Intern at the Museum this year! I want to thank you too, our educator partners, who made my job so enjoyable. Have a lovely summer!
Ashley Bruckbauer
McDermott Intern for Teaching Programs and Resources