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Los Angeles County Museum of Art - Week #2

Sunday, August 11: Today, I assisted with Andell Family Sundays, a family-focused event at LACMA. Alicia was my supervisor for the day, and it was exciting to help families engage with hands-on art activities. I enjoyed seeing how art can be a bonding experience for parents and kids. It was a busy but fulfilling day, giving me more insight into LACMA’s educational outreach.





Monday, August 12: Today was focused on research. I reviewed my goals and objectives with Rebecca, particularly diving into how I’ll contribute to NexGenLA and the Teen Council. I began researching teen councils at other museums, gathering information on how they operate, including meeting structures, responsibilities, and engagement strategies. In the afternoon, I had a coffee chat with Krystine, the NexGenLA Education Coordinator. She shared more about the program’s goals and how it serves the community.




Wednesday, August 14: The day began with a staff meeting, followed by a field trip to the La Brea Tar Pits with the Education & Public Programs team. It was inspiring to learn more about La Brea Tar Pits' connection to natural history, and I could see how this would be exciting for young visitors. In the afternoon, we had a group coffee chat with Arturo from School Tours. It was insightful hearing how they plan tours and create educational experiences for different age groups.



Friday, August 16: I continued my research on Teen Councils today, focusing on how various museums structure their programs. I also attended an IS & Health Training Session organized by HR. Later, I worked at the Drawing Cart by the Broad Contemporary Art Museum entrance, where I helped visitors participate in creative drawing activities and gain inspiration from BCAM. The day ended with a Pop-Up Art Workshop at the Resnick Terrace, where I assisted visitors in creating their own artworks. It was great seeing so many people engage with the art!

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