Arts Beat: What is a docent and why does the Brooks Museum need more of them?
(Photo illustration by Kelsey Bowen/The Daily Memphian)
“It’s really surprising how many kids have never been to a museum before,” said docent Anne Whirley. “But they’re all engaged and well-behaved.”
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Elle Perry
A native Memphian, Elle Perry has earned graduate degrees from the University of Memphis and Maryland Institute College of Art. She’s written for publications including the Memphis Business Journal, Memphis Flyer and High Ground News, and previously served as coordinator of The Teen Appeal.
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