- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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15 people are interested
Docents- Chihuly Collection St. Pete
ORGANIZATION: Morean Arts Center
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
-
15 people are interested
We are looking for friendly, outgoing, and engaging volunteers to expand our Docent program at the Chihuly Collection presented by the Morean Arts Center.
--An integral part of the Morean’s visitor experience, docents must be welcoming, inclusive, and professional representative of the Morean, and must be interested and willing to facilitate tours for students and adults.
Must agree to participate in online and in-person training sessions. Training includes interactive sessions with Morean staff, reading and studying online resources. Learn information about permanent collection as well as changing exhibitions. Attend all sessions about changing exhibitions provided by the curator to learn more about the new exhibitions.
Once trained and qualified, be able to facilitate interactive tours or other gallery-based experiences for visitors of diverse ages, cultures, abilities, and interests each year. Practice and implement varied inquiry methods and teaching strategies that support visitor engagement and understanding.
Arrive at least 20 minutes before scheduled tour time.
Be welcoming, inclusive, and professional representative of the Morean.
Experience in education, studio art, and art is appreciated but not required. Docents undergo a background check.
Docent benefits: Contributing to the Morean’s mission of connecting people with art. Providing memorable experiences for visitors. After completing 20 docent hours, docents are eligible for free Morean memberships. Unlimited visits to the Chihuly Collection and daily glass demonstrations, discounts on art classes and retail.
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About Morean Arts Center
Location:
719 Central Avenue, St. Petersburg, FL 33701, US
Mission Statement
The Morean Arts Center connects people with art through innovative, community-oriented art and art education and contributes to the economic development of the region.
Description
The Morean Arts Center, with roots dating back to 1917 as the Art Club of St. Petersburg, focuses on an innovative, community-oriented approach to art and art education. We offer adult programs, kids’ programs, family programs, early childhood programs, and summer camp programs, attracting beginners and advanced students alike. The Chihuly Collection, which is a stunning, permanent collection of world-renowned artist Dale Chihuly’s unique artwork. The Glass Studio & Hotshop at the Morean provides working space for glass artists, comfortable audience seating to watch glass-blowing in action, and teaching facilities for studio classes and workshops. The Morean Center for Clay offers educational courses in working with clay, studio space, gallery sales, event rentals, exhibitions and is home to a renowned artist-in-residence program.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
720 Central AvenueSt. Petersburg, FL 33701
DATE POSTED
February 2, 2024
SKILLS
- People Skills
- Public Speaking
- Verbal / Written Communication
- Storytelling
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Public Groups
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Orientation or Training