Click play above to view a Scottsdale Cable Channel interview of SMoCA docent Judy Chemers discussing all the exciting benefits of being a docent. Filmed July 26, 2007 on location @ SMoCA. Interviewer: Diane Bykowski.
Coffee
for Prospective Docents
APRIL 24 , 9:30 am
Do you love art? Do you like people? Do you believe in learning? SMoCA's docent program may be just the thing for you. Our docents delight in sharing the energy and ideas of contemporary art with the public and school groups. No prior art-history education is necessary. Learn about our training program at an informative coffee for prospective Museum guides. RSVP to 480-874-4641 or SMoCArsvp@sccarts.org
Stage 2 Theater
(inside the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts). Free event.
What
are docents?
Docents are trained volunteers who share their knowledge with Museum visitors,
schools, retirement homes and community groups. Click
here for profiles of SMoCA docents.
What
do docents do?
conduct gallery
tours of exhibitions
lead walking tours
of the sculpture gardens
present slide presentations
on a variety of art-related subjects
A
wonderful art education opportunity!
SMoCA
provides a 28-week training course that will give you a good working knowledge
of art history. In addition, you'll receive an ongoing education of new
exhibitions, participate in orientations by artists and curators, and
attend field trips to museums and artists' studios.
Why
do people become docents?
"To learn for myself
and to then give back to others."
"To find fellowship,
beauty, creativity, wonderful people, and more."
"I want to share
my love of the arts with others and continue to learn about the new
art expressions of our time."
"As a newcomer
to Scottsdale, the docent program is the most interesting and appealing
way for me to contribute to the growth and development of the Scottsdale
Museum of Contemporary Art."
For
additional information, please contact:
Carolyn Robbins
Curator of Education
Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art
7380 East Second Street
Scottsdale, Arizona 85251
480-874-4640 CarolynR@sccarts.org
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