were respected, that there was no risk for either the other employees or me to be in the gallery and that my presence would not overcrowd the office space. On the days scheduled, I took every precaution and was able to commute from Oxford to Milton Keynes by bus. Although I did not have much time to socialise after work, every single person at MK gallery was incredibly welcoming and supportive, and I greatly enjoyed meeting all of them. Lasting Impressions I immensely enjoyed my internship at MK Gallery. My supervisors and the rest of the team were all welcoming and supportive, both remotely and in person, and the gallery itself is a brilliant institution, absolutely worth visiting. I profoundly appreciate the Exhibitions Team's efforts in such precarious and uncertain circumstances to make me feel included and appreciated, and to do their best to provide me with the most rewarding experience. The pandemic prevented me from working in the office full time, but my supervisors and I were in constant contact and really worked as a team. As soon as it was safe for me to be in the gallery, they offered me the opportunity to go but left the decision to me, seeing as travelling can be difficult or unsafe. The decision to be in the office was dictated by the fact that the team believed that it would be useful for me to have the opportunity to understand the dynamics of the gallery, to participate not only in the research process but also in the more practical aspects involved in setting up an exhibition. I agreed and was more than happy to gain as much insight as possible into the process and the field. Overall, I have learned a lot from this experience. Working alongside the Exhibitions Team at MK Gallery has confirmed my career ambitions and has further fuelled my fascination for art and my motivation for working in the heritage sector.
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