Internships summer 2023

Introduction

On this page, you can read students' reflections on the the Public and Community Engagement internships they did in summer 2023. This programme is funded by the Warwick Institute of Engagement but it would not happen without the work of the internship providers; we are hugely grateful to all of the organisations who hosted the interns in 2023, for their efforts to design valuable work experience for our students.

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Bel at Grapevine

"I could not have predicted the extent to which I would be impacted by my time with the Connecting for Good team and Coventry residents."

Ilina at Coventry Artspace

"I realise that my role as an intern has transformed into something more profound."

Maria at Culture Coventry Trust

"People who were once strangers who would walk past me on the street were now coming up to me just to say hello or wish me luck"

Michelle at Warwick Arts Centre

"Looking back at everything I’ve done in the last six weeks has made me realise how much I’ve accomplished and affirmed the idea that when the arts meet, extraordinary happens."

Fresh voice

“There have been lots of tangible outcomes that can be seen from [the student’s] internship! But also as a team it was great to have a fresh voice asking questions, and get a student perspective on what we were planning for autumn.”

Our intern's growth was amazing to see

“Having an intern increased our capacity on projects and strengthened our work. It was great to up skill and teach someone about community organising and the work that we do (as it is quite niche). We were out in the community everyday, and having an intern alongside us brought a fresh perspective to the work - sometimes in line with their degree. Our intern's growth was amazing to see, and we were really sad to see them leave. They really felt like part of the team, and we are hoping to grab lunch with them in the future as a team!”

Bel at Grapevine

Community Organising: Digital Campaign Building at Grapevine

Bel Govier, studying Economics and Global Sustainable Development at Warwick, did the internship Community Organising: Digital Campaign Building at Grapevine. GrapevineLink opens in a new window is a charity strengthening people, sparking action and shifting power across services in Coventry and Warwickshire.

My six-week internship at Grapevine

and seeing my degree in a new light.

Written by Bel Govier

This June, I went straight from studying for my Economics and Global Sustainable Development exams at Warwick to jumping into Grapevine’s community organising project, Connecting for Good. I had never even heard about community organising before applying for this internship, and I could not have predicted the extent to which I would be impacted by my time with the Connecting for Good team and Coventry residents.

The internship had 2 components; half the time I was working with social media, and the other half I was shadowing the Connecting for Good team and learning about community organising.

Social media

The bulk of the social media work I did was for the Cov Cares project, a movement looking to generate more connection and belonging in and between businesses in Coventry, which began after the community was consulted on where they felt the most embraced in the city. I worked on posts for the Instagram account, highlighting each business and organisation that was nominated, sharing the best stories.

Community Organising

Throughout the other half of my time, I was following organisers Gemma, Leonie and Siân around with the objective of learning more about community organising. The six weeks have gone by, and I now understand it as a process seeking to empower the community through strategically connecting people with similar passions and coaching them to establish structural change. This means that the people with lived injustice experiences take charge and demand the changes they find most relevant. Throughout my Global Sustainable Development degree, I have been taught about the importance of grassroots to developing solutions that properly fit the environment and community. Despite this, I had not learnt about how grassroots are formed or function in practice, and working at Connecting for Good has exposed me to a completely new methodology:

A picture of people working together in different ways, with five key words: listening, organising, core team, strategy, action

The community organising process: (1) listening to the concerns and passions in the community, (2) connecting people with similar ideas and (3) building a core team of people who will strategize and act towards their goals, thus (4) creating sustainable structural change.

Destination Ball Hill

A group of people sitting in a circle, with some papers on tables. They are all looking at the person who is speaking.

There is so much unexpected detail and reflection supporting community organising; I was particularly impacted by the way action planning takes each stakeholder into account through power mapping. Leonie and I power mapped the stakeholders relevant to pavement accessibility with Tina, who is improving conditions in her neighbourhood as part of the Destination Ball Hill action group. She highlighted that the friendship group, which consists of about 10 elderly people who meet at the Stoke Library every Monday, is powerful because they have lived experience of the struggles that arise due to inaccessible pavements in Ball Hill and thus would be able to get the city council’s attention. I had never imagined such a small group of people could have influence over decision makers, and yet all the community groups I have been in contact with have empowered themselves through pooling their collective passion and effort. My underestimation of the amount of strategy that goes into community initiatives and the power they hold was completely overturned by these groups and the Connecting for Good organisers.

The image shows Tina speaking at the Ball Hill team meeting in July 2023.

"Follow the energy"

My team members always say they “follow the energy,” they look for people who want change and channel that into action. Coming from an academic environment, which is sometimes over-analytical and makes all solutions seem insufficient, being in contact with people who want change and are actively working towards it has given me a newfound sense of optimism. I shadowed a one-to-one with Ade, who is growing into a leader of the Cov Cares movement, and he outlined how profit and people are inseparable components of business. When I mentioned that I study economics, he said “economics is amazing” and went on to passionately speak about how important it is to him that local businesses care for the community, which has made me look at my degree in a new and more interconnected way. It is not only Ade who is energetic and seeking change; there are so many organisers, change makers and volunteers in Coventry who are genuinely passionate about organising and believe in its power.

Outspoke

Groups of people sitting on grass, picnic chairs and benches, chatting and eating food together in a green space with grass, a hedge and trees. There are various types of pride flags in the background, in different colours.

When I shadowed Gemma and Siân in their work organising Outspoke, a group of queer people who want to have more LGBTQ+ friendly spaces in Coventry, I was amazed by the way one-to-one conversations were conducted. They were very intentional, looking to understand what that person could and wanted to add to the group, as well as empower them to take ownership of the project. Shadowing these conversations has taught me that people can be strategic without being manipulative. When I was shadowing Siân, for example, she made the organising framework very clear to everyone we met, which gained their trust and helped them better understand what they are a part of.

The image shows an Outspoke picnic in June 2023.

The Connecting for Good team

The role taken on by the organisers at Connecting for Good requires a degree of selflessness, because their jobs are to spotlight the community and, in an ideal scenario, to fade away once it is self-sustainable. This quality is reflected in this team of incredibly kind-hearted, caring and strong people. The Grapevine team members are also intentionally reflective about the work that they carry out, thinking about what joy they are taking from it and how meaningful it is to them. They are constantly trying to improve themselves, reflecting together about their practice and shadowing each other to trade skills. I now have a new understanding of effort, and what it means to roll up your sleeves while still making sure that you are maintaining yourself warm. I feel very privileged to have worked alongside such positive and sincere people who genuinely care about the community in Coventry.

Feeling optimistic

Throughout my internship at Grapevine, I saw power and action from a completely different perspective, and it has made me feel optimistic about the future of sustainability. This experience has changed my understanding of what it means to have an impactful career and work in a team. I feel excited to share what I have learnt and explore community organising more throughout the third year of my degree.

Ilina at Coventry Artspace

Creative Partnerships Assistant at Coventry Artspace - July to September 2023 (part time)

An internship with Coventry ArtspaceLink opens in a new window, a charity supporting the development of artists and the visual arts in Coventry. Their projects look particularly to build community and wellbeing in the city and extend engagement with the visual arts.

My thoughts on the What We Wore exhibition at St Mary’s Guildhall

Written by Ilina Joshi

One of the most stirring experiences during my internship with Artspace has been supporting Hardish Virk’s exhibition, “What We Wore: Stories of South Asian Textiles”. The exhibition draws on Hardish’s archive of diverse South Asian artefacts – each with its own distinct and recognizable story of struggle, resilience and community.

As an international Indian student, I’ve spent the last two years sculpting a new home and a new identity for myself in Coventry. The immigrant experience is littered with nostalgia, with uncertainty, with a yearning for the familiar and an instinctive apprehension of where one’s belonging truly lies. The immigrant odyssey, in my experience, is an unparalleled journey of becoming, characterised by longing, alienation, and adventures creating one’s own community within the duality of two cultures. When I was seventeen and electively migrated to start a life of my own, funnily enough, it never occurred to me how I was choosing an entirely unfamiliar life. Moving from a collectivist, homogenous culture to a multicultural society singularly obsessed with an individualistic way of life, each day would be characterised by an elation at the freedom to express myself in my own sweet way, coupled with a yearning for familiarity, for community.

The archive

Chancing upon Hardish’s archive was cathartic. I found there the connection to my heritage I’d been yearning for. The ‘What We Wore’ exhibition emerged as a repository of South Asian legacies, woven together with threads of history, memory, and identity. To me, it is a treasure trove of nostalgia. From cherished Bollywood records that I’d grown up beside, to intricately crafted South Asian jewellery, to the captivating array of textiles that reflect the essence of South Asian attire. (My favourite might be the Shah Rukh Khan doll cheekily hidden in the corner of a windowsill!)

But it is the textiles that steal the spotlight—saris that shimmer with memories of sangeets or pujas, kurtas gracefully traverse a shift to westernized fashion, and the khadau chappals that symbolize the epic of the deity Ram, who embarked on a journey of self-discovery wearing the khadau chappals that resonate with today’s South Asian diaspora.

St Mary's Guildhall

I’d be remiss to write of my experience of ‘What We Wore’ without recognizing the impact of the site hosting it. On my first visit to St Mary’s Guildhall, a place steeped in British history, I couldn’t help but marvel at the contrast the exhibition posed. The juxtaposition of an intimate reflection of South Asian heritage against the backdrop of this quintessentially British historical site was a powerful reminder of the intricate dual experience of South Asian immigrants. We straddle two worlds, enriching the British landscape with our stories, traditions, and customs, even as we continue to weave our own identities amidst the mosaic of cultures – regretfully, often losing sight of our own.

‘What We Wore’ mirrors this fusion, offering a platform to express a connection to our cultural roots and acknowledging our engagement with a foreign world. Walking through the exhibition, I find solace in the familiarity of the artefacts, each reminding me of stories passed down through generations. The music from Hardish’s Saregama Caravan maintains an aura of home – evoking a sense of lyrical nostalgia that transcends geographical boundaries, and allows me a sense of comfort I’ve only ever felt in India.

Collecting, not hoarding

In one of my first conversations with Hardish, we spoke about the quintessentially South Asian tendency to fiercely hold on to our belongings – our artefacts. I was recounting a story of my habit to hoard sentimental trinkets and objects, passed down through generations, when Hardish passionately corrected me. “Collect”, not hoard. A simple semantical technicality succinctly captured the importance of honouring our cultural legacies (pardon the alliteration). Hardish reminded me how necessary it is for South Asians to acknowledge the heritage and memory that our private collections hold. Through his admonishment, I learnt to acknowledge erasure – the Western hegemony over culture and what we consider ‘art’ often pervades into our perspectives, creating implicit beliefs of bias and disconnection from our cultures. While we might consider an artefact passed down through generations in White families to be precious, honourable and unique, we sometimes forget to accord the same respect to our own legacies.

Experiencing the exhibition

The ‘What We Wore’ exhibition is a haven for the South Asian community in Coventry. In an explicitly British setting, the memories and traditions of the South Asian diaspora thrive, beckoning to a future where our memories are rightfully honoured and recognized. Invigilating the exhibition and engaging with visitors, I’m struck by the diverse array of people who come to explore “What We Wore”, each with a distinct manner of relating to the artefacts, carrying with them their different histories.

Many approach with curiosity, eager to learn more about the significance of a particular textile or the history behind a piece of jewellery. It’s heartening to see their genuine interest in South Asian culture, and affirming to be unapologetically acknowledging and respecting my roots. For some visitors, especially those of South Asian descent, the exhibition serves as a powerful reminder of their own experiences. I’ve had moving conversations with individuals who see their family stories mirrored in the artefacts on display, just as I do. They speak of familiar tales, of grandmothers draping elegant saris and mothers stitching memories into every piece of clothing. Every conversation is a reminder of the collective stories we share. For many, the exhibition is an emotional journey back in time, a tribute to the struggles that have paved the way for our present. A recognition and appreciation of the rich tapestry that binds us together as a community.

Through Hardish’s eyes, this exhibition isn’t just about textiles and artefacts; it is a portal into the past, a testament to the resilience of immigrants, and a celebration of cultural pluralism. It is a reminder that culture is not static; it evolves and adapts, yet retains its essence through generations – entirely deserving of the honour we often forget to accord it.

Responsibility and self-discovery

I feel a profound sense of responsibility to share these stories, to bridge the gap between cultures and to pay homage to the legacies that have shaped us. I realise that my role as an intern has transformed into something more profound. I am inadvertently a storyteller, a custodian of memories, a bridge between cultures.

The exhibition has brought to life the stories that my family shared, the traditions that shaped my upbringing, and the immigrant journey that continues to define my experiences. Through this extraordinary collection, I’ve learnt that art isn’t confined to canvases and sculptures; it lives in the memories, emotions, and conversations it evokes. The exhibition reinforces the idea that culture is a fluid entity, one that transcends borders and defies categorization.

To me, the ‘What We Wore’ exhibition has been a journey of self-discovery into a cultural mosaic that is the essence of my identity. In the tapestry of life, every thread, no matter how diverse, has a place and a story to tell.

Maria at Culture Coventry

Learning and Engagement Assistant at Culture Coventry Trust (part of CV Life) - July to August 2023

Maria Sheriff, studying Law at Warwick, did an internship working across the Lunt Roman FortLink opens in a new window, Herbert Art Gallery and MuseumLink opens in a new window, and Coventry Transport Museum.Link opens in a new window Maria supported the preparation, delivery and development of the activity programme for family, school and community audiences.

We are funding a similar internship at Culture Coventry Trust in summer 2024. Read the advert hereLink opens in a new windowLink opens in a new window and apply by Sunday 7th January 2024.

My six-week internship at Culture Coventry Trust (part of CV Life)

Written by Maria Sheriff

Until my public engagement internship with Culture Coventry Trust, I had never really experienced or interacted with the ‘community’ that exists in Coventry. Working across the Herbert Art Gallery, Coventry Transport Museum, and the Lunt Roman Fort, I noticed how these culture and heritage sites kept the warm sense of community alive. During my work, I spoke to children and parents who ended up becoming familiar faces. People who were once strangers who would walk past me on the street were now coming up to me just to say hello or wish me luck on finding a legal training contract. What started as small talk would turn into regular conversations and updates on people’s lives.

For many families, going to the Art Gallery was a bonding experience with all ages ranging from babies playing in the early years exhibition space to grandparents taking their grandchildren out for the day. In the increased cost of living nowadays, sites such as the Art Gallery and the Transport Museum being free to the general public/ Coventry residents has an underrated impact and the community makes use of it. If I had to estimate my interactions across the locations, I’ve interacted with over 1000 children. Through story times, facilitating play spaces, leading arts and crafts sessions, setting up Mini Museum Engineers, singing with children and fighting to (fake) death in family battles, it has truly been an engaging and wonderful experience!

Herbert Art Gallery - Wonder on Walls Exhibition

There are only a few sentences that will instantly put a look of terror on the parents' faces whilst simultaneously exciting the kids. It goes like this: “By the way, they’re allowed to draw on the walls”.

As families and young children step into the early years exhibition at the Herbert Art Gallery, they‘re met with an instant relaxing atmosphere as calming notes play in the background. Wonder on the Walls is an exhibition focused on nature and wildlife which is reflected by the three pods stationed around the room. A wildlife pod, a marine pod, and a nest pod, all very comfy and equipped with sensory resources that relate to each environment. Every time I find the fish in the wildlife pod, I gently remind the kids that Mr Fish needs to be in the sea to breathe. There are also a few kids who are prone to kidnapping the eggs from the nest pod but after reminding them that Mother Bird would be devastated, the eggs go straight back into the nest.

First week

During the first week of the exhibition, many families and young children stumbled across the exhibition by accident. Some had turned up to the gallery looking for arts and craft activities, some had simply gone for a browse across the gallery and came across an open studio playing music. There was an ongoing overlap of "Thank you’s" and compliments at this "amazing sensory area especially for younger children". Worried adults who initially lingered at the door sighed a breath of relief when I happily told them it was a free exhibition. When I mentioned it was open every single day for the summer, many jokingly told me I’d be seeing them every day. And after the first week, I did see many of them again. Familiar faces began pouring into the studio. Kids began to recognise me from the previous time which meant I had to keep presenting creative new ideas at story time.

Story time

My first story time was nerve wracking. Of course, no one else knew this but as I gathered my materials and book, there was a group of expecting children and parents all waiting to be entertained. And it was the children who I was eager to impress the most. But what I’ve learned after years of working with children is that you leave your embarrassment at the door. No one cares how silly you may feel jumping up or down or roaring or tiptoeing in a circle, children can sense how in character you are. So, as I read my book, I transform into the Big Bear and as I stretch and deepen my voice, I see the twinkle in their eyes as they also get immersed in the wonderful world of storytelling. By the end of the story, I always ask a question. The first time I asked, ‘How many of you would end up being friends with Mr Bear’. All but one raised their hands in excitement. The one was a small baby, so I won’t get my feelings hurt by that one. As I leave them with a moral quote of the day, they all slowly get up and either go back to the pods, continue to draw on the walls or leave the exhibition for the day.

Excitement

I have the privilege of facilitating the exhibition for the whole day, twice a week. It starts off the week on a Monday and it ends my week on a Friday. With the changing tasks and activities during my internship, the play exhibition is one of the constants. And it never fails to excite me watching the creativity and freedom come out of every person that steps inside, regardless of age.

Coventry Transport Museum - Mini Engineers

From the generation that has been coined the ‘iPad generation’, it is always interesting to witness first hand the mental transformation that young children go through when they turn up at ‘Mini Museum Engineers’. Every Wednesday over the summer, I have been facilitating the open space in Coventry Transport Museum where loose parts and resources are available across the room for young kids to explore and build to their heart’s desire.

Veterans and newcomers

There are two categories of children who show up every Wednesday. The first is the experienced veteran. They turn up, leading the way for their parents and they go straight to the car ramp or turn into mini engineers straight away. The second category is the newcomer whose parent has woken them up and brought them to the museum. When these newcomers arrive, they look around and all they see is loose parts. There's no ready-made toy or instant engagement and they seem unsure on where to start or sometimes what to do. A young boy came in with his dad and after standing in the middle of loose parts for 2 minutes, I went over for some encouragement. I created a character out of foam sticks and spanners and the boy immediately created a motorbike fitted with a shower and a house. It only needed a bit of encouragement and this boy had outdone my creation in a matter of seconds. When it was time to go home, the boy was reluctant to leave, and the dad confessed to me that he honestly thought he would be bored in 5 minutes.

Imagination and innovation

Not every child needs me to go over, most newcomers turn up, take a glance at everyone creating something and they naturally take on the task. After spending an hour in the morning, frantically pushing carts of loose parts, and trying to place and create creative resources, these children turn up and end up doing my job better than me. There is so much innovation and imagination contained in these children and there isn’t always the time and place for children to unleash that at school or at home. Yet, from what I’ve experienced during my time at Coventry Transport Museum is that the museum is a prominent establishment that provides these children with the space, time and resources to be creative.

Creativity and spontaneity

When I reflect back on my internship and the three locations that I have worked at, Transport Museum is probably the part of my internship that has challenged me the most. Whilst I have undertaken many tasks and new experiences for the first time at the Gallery and the Lunt, I have no issue when it comes to taking the lead and organising. However, at the Museum I wasn’t just following the instructions, it felt as if I was creating them. When you are so used to using your brain in a structured and analytical way, it can take a while to fully accomplish the creativity and spontaneity required. I would turn up to the museum and it’d be a blank slate. An open space and an hour to transform it into the ‘Mini Engineers’ space and each week you want to make it a little bit different from the previous week.

Building something new

Unlike my accomplishments as a Law student which are mostly based on academics and merit, my personal achievements here were linked to creativity. After creating a character using a cone, a Pom Pom, and other resources, I stood back and felt a sense of pride as I took a picture of my creation. Ten minutes later and my character was missing an arm and a leg, but that is the beauty of child’s play. They have the freedom of breaking an idea into pieces and building something entirely new which is a concept that I will be taking with me as I depart from the museum and continue my degree.

Apply now to do a similar internship in summer 2024

We are funding a similar internship at Culture Coventry Trust in summer 2024. Read the advert hereLink opens in a new windowLink opens in a new window and apply by Sunday 7th January 2024.

Michelle at Warwick Arts Centre

Audience Development Assistant at Warwick Arts Centre - August to September 2023

An internship with Warwick Arts Centreink opens in a new windowLink opens in a new window, supporting their Creative Learning team in the work they do to open up the arts to all. Michelle had the opportunity to work on a variety of tasks including engagement support, research, project administration and creative marketing.

We are funding a similar internship at Warwick Arts Centre in summer 2024. Read the advert hereLink opens in a new window and apply by 9.00am on Wednesday 10th January 2024.

My six-week internship at Warwick Arts Centre

Written by Michelle Tsang

From creating a sculpture trail, planning a creative workshop, helping to promote access to the Arts Centre and more, my internship as an audience development assistant has been everything I wanted to achieve and much more.

Not only have I been able to witness that the arts is a place that we can all meet and connect, but I was also able to share my love and passion for the arts. As well as have a sense of ownership over the events that I planned and the learning resources I created.

Behind the scenes

When I finished my history degree in May, I wanted to make the most out of the long summer before starting my masters. So when I saw the internship, I knew this was something I wanted to apply for.

I’ve spent the last two years of my university journey volunteering and working at Warwick Arts Centre on the Creative Learning programme. If I had to sum it up in one word, I would say it is magical.

So often are we caught up in those stressful moments of study, school and work, that we forget to unwind and allow ourselves to take a moment to breathe. This is exactly what the Creative Learning programme allows us to do.

Like seeing the faces of children light up as they run over to their parents to show them an artwork they’ve made. Or hearing students talk about how workshops are a chance for them to be themselves and de-stress from their studies. These experiences made me realise the importance of creative learning and how much I wanted to be part of it.

Beneath all these magical moments of working on the programme, there was something I was curious about. As my history degree has taught me, be curious and ask questions. And so I did.

My question was, "what lies behind all these workshops and events that makes them come to life?" And the answer to that question was what I found in my internship.

Growing up, my mum would always tell me a Chinese idiom which translates as, "one minute on stage, ten years of hard work offstage". Whilst in this instance, I may not be talking about a literal stage, it is very much a metaphorical one.

What the participants see is only a tiny fraction of the hard work and dedication that goes into running a successful event. This internship shone a light on the behind-the-scenes process. The planning, the decisions, the passion, and the commitment that goes into creating something special.

Mead Gallery - exploring the arts

During my internship, I split my time between working in the Creative Learning department and the Mead Gallery.

On my days with the gallery team, I was able to exercise the transferable skills of writing and presenting research which I learnt in my degree by helping to write a gallery guide for the Phantom Sculpture exhibition.

I discovered artists who I had never heard of and rediscovered ones who I learnt about at school. I searched through the web archives of all the exhibitions at the Mead Gallery from over twenty years ago until now.

I created my own sculpture trail inspired by the work in the upcoming exhibition. As well as brainstorming activities that children could take part in to understand the artworks around them.

My days working in the gallery reignited my interest in visual arts as I remembered how much I had enjoyed learning and writing about different artists at school.

Having gone to a very STEM-oriented school, I was encouraged to direct my interests towards maths and sciences. When I found that I was more inclined towards the arts, I found little support and few opportunities. What this internship has made me realise is that there is support out there, and there are opportunities for those interested in the arts.

Creative Learning and Community Engagement

In my time with Creative Learning, I could showcase my interest in the arts by creating social media content for the upcoming season’s programme.

I also assisted with workshops at Foleshill Community Centre and contributed to the creation of an access trolley to store ear defenders, fidget toys and other items that audiences can have access to during Relaxed Performances. I presented my findings in the equality, diversity and inclusion working group and heard from others about relaxed performances and BSL training. Learning about the Art Centre’s commitment to breaking down barriers and championing inclusivity was eye-opening and I was glad to be included in such a significant discussion.

Taking part in outreach workshops at Foleshill community centre was also important to me as widening participation lies very close to my heart. What I saw in these workshops was what me and my peers wanted and needed when we were younger, but never had. To see Warwick Arts Centre seeking to strengthen connections with communities made me glad that communities’ voices are being heard and included.

Welcome Week and the Mid-Autumn festival

I also helped to plan a Mid-Autumn festival lantern making workshop for Welcome Week. This was special for me because it made me think back to my own Welcome Week during the pandemic, which also coincided with the Mid-Autumn festival. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, Welcome Week events were all online and I missed out on the crucial element of meeting people and making friends.

The Mid-Autumn festival is one of the most important celebrations in the Chinese calendar. A time that is often spent with family, which also makes it a time for homesickness to kick in for those living away from home.

I remember feeling lonely and homesick as I sat alone in my room having only moved onto campus days prior and never having lived away from home before. Recalling the loneliness I felt in those moments made me determined that no fresher should have to sit alone in their room on what may be one of the most important celebrations of the year for them.

This was why it was so important and rewarding for me to be able to help plan this workshop that would give students the option to celebrate this important cultural festival, whilst being able to meet new people and enjoy the Welcome Week experience.

Being part of the team

This internship has been an incredible learning experience and one which would not have been possible without the help and support of all the staff members I have met. The staff were all lovely, helpful, and a joy to work with. Their enthusiasm and dedication to the arts shone through. They went above and beyond to maintain the high standards of the Arts Centre and provide a welcoming and inclusive space for audiences. Every staff member I met was friendly and supportive and I felt welcomed into the team. I would like to say a special thanks to Becca who mentored me and supported me throughout my internship, giving me helpful pointers and invaluable advice that I will take forward in the future.

What's next?

Going forward, I will be starting my MA in Global and Comparative History at Warwick this October. I'll also be staying on at the Arts Centre as a Creative Learning Assistant so I will still be very involved in the arts!

Looking back at everything I’ve done in the last six weeks has made me realise how much I’ve accomplished and affirmed the idea that when the arts meet, extraordinary happens.

Apply now to do a similar internship in 2024

We are funding a similar internship at Warwick Arts Centre in summer 2024. Read the advert hereLink opens in a new window and apply by 9.00am on Wednesday 10th January 2024.