This artifact represents my experience training as a docent at the Wexner Center for the Arts over the past year. In entering this training program, I have been able to not only reconcile my extracurricular pursuits with my career goals (of working in arts administration), but pushed in both my cultural and communicative skills. This program has allowed me to explore my passion for contemporary art while additionally exposing me to global visual culture – from the multitude of foreign artists displayed in After Picasso, to the distinct artistic language of Noah Purifoy, whose art is indebted to his perception of African-American history. Throughout my training, I have gained skills in group communication, soothing cultural tensions (which are often raised via controversial artworks), and working within a past-paced, constantly changing environment. Especially surprising to me was the constantly evolving nature of the Wex – a museum with no permanent collection, and instead a revolving door of artistic offerings. I believe that these abilities will serve me well in pursuing museum administration, helping me to communicate well within group, tailor my messages to a demographic context, and furthering my passion for the art world.