News From the Education Department
February 25th, 2009Hello all, my name is Emily and I am the Contemporary’s new education intern. As a volunteer staff member I can give you a different look at what goes on behind the scenes here. How did I end up at the Contemporary? The story is pretty simple. I originally moved to St. Louis to begin my freshman year in Wash U’s art school, but soon decided that a career as an artist was not in my future. This led me to study art history, which led me to the Contemporary because I wanted to share what I know and love about art with others. Many people are intimidated by contemporary art. It can be ugly and confusing, but what we emphasize here, at the Contemporary, is how this can push you to see the world in new ways. Working with the education department, I help to plan and put on events designed to introduce new audiences to contemporary art. DJ/ Magic, our most recent event, brought in more than 125 visitors. It was an evening of free entertainment and fun, with guests enjoying music, a wandering magician, and the museum’s newest exhibitions.
