During my internship at the Institute of Heritage, Conservation, and Restoration, I had the privilege of working within the Department as a curator. My direct supervisor was Professor George Kyeyune, who also serves as the head of the Institute. In my role, I was primarily tasked with accomplishing various projects that had not yet been completed. These projects included cleaning, collecting, and returning works from recent exhibitions to their respective owners, as well as organizing new exhibitions and archiving achieved works within the gallery. Throughout my internship, I had the opportunity to work closely with several individuals, including Madam Claire, Mr. Harrison, and former students who generously volunteered their time to assist with the projects we were handling, such as Musinguzi Anthony and Aineomugisha Collin. One of the notable challenges I encountered during my internship was related to communication within the institute. There were instances where the institute failed to communicate changes or cancellations of training sessions promptly. This had a significant impact on me, particularly when I had already incurred transportation expenses. Additionally, there were occasions when they required my presence earlier than the usual time, but the communication regarding this change came in the morning, resulting in additional transportation costs. It would have been more convenient for me to plan ahead had I received this information earlier. Despite these challenges, I thoroughly enjoyed my internship at the Institute of Heritage, Conservation, and Restoration. It provided me with invaluable hands-on experience and equipped me with the essential skills required for a curator. I appreciate the opportunity I had to work on various projects within the department and the chance to collaborate with different individuals. The warm welcome and teamwork I experienced were particularly memorable.

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