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Spots available: 10+
Museum Docent-Gallery Guides
ORGANIZATION: University of Arizona Museum of Art
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Spots available: 10+
Are you a Tucson community member or UArizona student who loves the visual arts and sharing your passion with others? Gallery Guides-also known as Docents-plan and lead welcoming and interactive guided tours in the UAMA galleries for K12, college, and adult groups. New trainees attend ongoing trainings, shadow and receive mentorship from experienced guides and museum staff, and complete at least one practice tour prior to leading groups on their own. Sign up for an upcoming info session on August 19, 2024 here: https://forms.gle/kwnuCogY7fvzNcA58
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About University of Arizona Museum of Art
Location:
1031 N. Olive Rd, PO Box 210002, Tucson, AZ 85721, US
Mission Statement
The University of Arizona Museum of Art: Engages diverse audiences Inspires critical dialogue Champions art as essential to our lives
Description
The University of Arizona Museum of Art engages diverse audiences, inspires critical dialogue, and champions art as essential to our lives. The Museum’s permanent collection includes masterpieces that span eight centuries and innumerable artistic styles. Highlights include the Altarpiece from Ciudad Rodrigo, The Visitation by the Master of the Catholic Kings, Jackson Pollock’s Number 20, Mark Rothko’s Green on Blue (Earth-Green and White), and Red Canna by Georgia O’Keeffe. The UAMA offers a year-round schedule of exhibitions, programming, and events designed to incite conversations related to the history and meaning of the visual arts. The Museum invites all community members to be a part of the dialogue and contribute their voices to the rich story of art in the Tucson community and beyond. More information about the Museum, its exhibitions, programming, and events can be found at artmuseum.arizona.edu
CAUSE AREAS
Arts & Culture
WHEN
Mon Sep 23, 2024 - Mon Dec 09, 2024
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
WHERE
1031 North Olive RdTucson, AZ 85721
(32.23556 ,-110.95569 )
DATE POSTED
September 18, 2024
SKILLS
- General Education
- Mentoring
- Youth Services
- Visual Arts
- Child Development
- Adult Education
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 3-4 hours per week
- Orientation required; meets Mondays 10am-12pm September-December Must be interested or have prior experience in public speaking and engaging with the public.