MY TIME AT PHILBROOK
by Aimee Deal
In a span of 10 weeks I have seen Egyptian mummies, innovators and historical changes at the Philbrook Museum. Each day has been an encouraging one that led to a bright idea, or an inspiration to do something great. The Egyptian exhibit came to life during my stay and became an interest to me. I was able to see behind the curtain what it was like to create a new exhibition at Philbrook. Each exhibition requires a new layer of paint on the walls, and after speaking to employees at Philbrook, it was concluded that over 50 layers of paint lay on those walls. 50 layers. 50 exhibitions. Endless memories for those who created and attended them.
The people that work at Philbrook are imaginative people who seek the best for the museum and with that, it has been a joy to work with each person at the museum. During my stay I have attended meetings, been asked to conceive new marketing, PR and advertisement tactics, photographed summer camp, organized files, written and edited articles, and created possible future promotional events. Each thought or idea that I proposed was considered and treated with respect.
It has been more than a pleasure to be part of Philbrook’s mission and part of their celebration of the arts and history. My favorite part during my stay here at has been participating with events and contributing to and helping the people who work here every day. Being an intern in the Communications department and helping achieve their goals has more than fulfilled my desire and expectations of Philbrook.
