Become an Art Guide - Docent Training - Volunteer for NSU Art Museum

Become an Art Guide - Docent Training - Volunteer for NSU Art Museum

Applications are now open for Art Guide Training at NSU Art Museum! Gain new skills, meet fellow art enthusiasts, and share your passions!

By NSU Art Museum

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Friday, May 24 · 8am - 6pm EDT

Location

NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale, East Las Olas Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA

1 East Las Olas Boulevard Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

About this event

Are you interested in Art History? Do you enjoy facilitating multigenerational conversations? Docent Applications are now open! Please submit your application and join our Docent Program!

Docents at NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale are the face of the museum. They engage multigenerational audiences by developing a dialogue with touring visitors about artworks on exhibition. NSU Art Museum is seeking applicants for its 2024 Summer docent training class. The training class will acquaint you with Socratic touring techniques, aspects of art history, art criticism, and art history research tools, as well as connecting you to a thriving community of art enthusiasts.


Requirements

  • An interest in learning about and presenting information on modern and contemporary art to diverse, multigenerational audiences.
  • Must be an active museum member of NSU Art Museum.
  • Must volunteer for a minimum of two tours per month.
  • Must be able to attend each session of the docent training class, meeting in person and on zoom once a week from July through August.
  • Must complete an interview with the Curator of Education, Lisa Quinn.
  • Available to attend monthly exhibition training, lectures, and events.

Become an Art Guide - Docent Training - Volunteer for NSU Art Museum

Applications are open! Join us at NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale for an exciting opportunity to become an art guide through our docent training program! This hybrid training session will take place at the museum located on 1 East Las Olas Boulevard. Don't miss out on this amazing chance to get involved and make a difference, Submit your application today!

To access the Docent Application, click here.


Completed applications can be submitted to the Curator of Education, Lisa Quinn, at lquinn@nova.edu

This form is not a ticket, application, or acceptance into our docent program. Please access the Docent application here: https://nsuartmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Docent-Program-Application-2023.pdf

Frequently asked questions

What do I get as a Docent?

We love our docents here at NSU Art Museum! Docents receive Curator Tours of new exhibitions, annual luncheon and socials, a training class with graduation, and monthly art lessons.

Do I have to pay to be a docent?

Yes, you will need to join the museum as a member in order to become a docent. Memberships start at $75.00 and receive unlimited free admission to the museum, receptions, and special events!

What are my responsibilities as a docent?

We ask docents to volunteer for at least 2 tours each month.

What does an average tour look like?

Tours can be with private groups or from our free field trip program for k-12 Broward County Public Schools. We have groups of all ages and abilities. Tours last no longer than an hour as a conversation through the galleries.

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NSU Art Museum

NSU Art Museum is Broward's premier destination for art and culture. With world-class rotating exhibitions, there is always something new to discover here at the museum. We offer classes, lectures, and tours based around our exhibits. Throughout the year, we offer free admission and art project on every first Thursday of the Month. Please join us for a fantastic day at NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale. All are welcome!