Whitney Docent training program OPEN CALL for VOLUNTEERS
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The Whitney Museum is now accepting
applications for a new docent training
program which will begin in spring 2014.
Applicants should be articulate, intelligent,
and motivated people who are willing
to make a long-term commitment
to the Whitney community
and share their enthusiasm
for art in a serious and thoughtful way.
The Whitney Museum is now accepting
applications for a new docent training
program which will begin in spring 2014.
Applicants should be articulate, intelligent,
and motivated people who are willing
to make a long-term commitment
to the Whitney community
and share their enthusiasm
for art in a serious and thoughtful way.
Whitney docents volunteer their time, and come from a range
of backgrounds. Current docents include recent college graduates,
working professionals, retirees, artists, collectors, stay-at-home
parents and college professors. You can be a docent even if you
work during the day as training sessions and tours will be planned
both days and evenings.
parents and college professors. You can be a docent even if you
work during the day as training sessions and tours will be planned
both days and evenings.
People living near the Whitney’s new location in downtown
Manhattan are particularly encouraged to apply.
Manhattan are particularly encouraged to apply.
Requirements:
- A minimum commitment to the docent program of two years
- after training.Fluency in one or more foreign languages is a plus
- Expertise in museum education and in modern or American art
- history is a plus, but not a prerequisite
For further information or to apply,
email DocentProgram@whitney.org.
Application deadline: January 20, 2014
email DocentProgram@whitney.org.
Application deadline: January 20, 2014
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