A Traditional Art in a Modern Museum: Internship at Museu do Vitral

Abstract

This report aims to present a comprehensive reflection and description of the internship carried out for the completion of the Master’s degree in Intercultural Studies for Business from the Porto Accounting and Business School (ISCAP), which took place at Museu do Vitral, from February to May 2022. Museums have evolved considerably throughout history, from the cabinets of curiosities to the modern 21st century museum that makes use of technology. Museums can lead to economic and cultural gains at local, national and international levels, and their relationship with their communities has evolved through time. Museu do Vitral is located in the historic centre of the city of Porto and it exhibits artworks created by Vidraria Antunes, which was one of the oldest stained-glass studios in Portugal. This report describes the experience of being an intern at Museu do Vitral, with an analysis of the multiple tasks and functions carried out during the course of the internship, the knowledge obtained as well as the skills acquired during the master’s degree that contributed to the success of the internship, the challenges faced and overcome, with a final reflection on the results and impact of the experience.