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Los Angeles County Museum of Art - Week # 1

Friday, August 2: Today kicked off my internship with some essential readings. I completed reading The Successful Internship to understand how to make the most of this experience. I also explored LACMA blogs, specifically learning about NexGenLA from Krystine Murry and Su
si Castillo, my supervisors, and the concept of Radical Friendliness, which emphasizes inclusivity in museum spaces. After a brief Zoom onboarding from HR, I worked on my bio, detailing my background and goals for this internship.

Monday, August 5: I spent my first day in person at LACMA setting up mindfulness zines on the plaza. These zines were designed for the public to use during their visit. After that, I spent most of the day assisting with an art camp for kids ages 6-8. It was rewarding to see how excited the kids were about the projects. 



Wednesday, August 7: Today started with a quick check-in with Rebecca on the plaza before heading to my first Education & Public Programs staff meeting. I introduced myself to the team using the bio I had prepared earlier. We discussed goals for the internship, including my involvement with NexGenLA and the Teen Committee. In the afternoon, I continued assisting with the camp, in ensuring a safe and fun environment for the kids.




Friday, August 9: My day was spent fully immersed in assisting with the camp. The kids were lively and creative, and I saw their growth over the week. I’m looking forward to continuing
this journey, especially as I get more involved with the teen programs in the coming weeks.







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