Teen and adult guides are volunteers who lead tours and engagement activities for middle, high school and university groups, community organizations, professionals, arts tourists, and the general public.
Responsibilities
- Developing an in-depth and evolving knowledge of Kemper Museum exhibitions, Permanent Collection, and engagement strategies as well as an understanding of contemporary art history and theory.
- Leading tours and engagement activities for people age 13 and older.
Time Commitment (20 hrs. training + approx. 9 hrs./month)
- Training. Initial eight-week (two to three hours per weekly session) workshop with videos, readings, gallery time and practice of engagement technique. Training covers current issues in public engagement, the museum's history, mission, and Permanent Collection, as well as contemporary art history and theory.
- Engagement. Lead an average of four to five one-hour tours per month; lead tours at major museum events.
- Preparation. Monthly docent meetings. Attend at least five meetings each year and review the summaries of missed meetings.
- Preparation. Docent study groups. Attend three or more per year. Lead or co-lead at least two per year. One or more study groups are held each month at the museum, nine months of the year.
- Preparation. Once or twice per year, attend special prep sessions with guest presenters or the museum educator.
- Preparation. Attend or watch recordings of three or more annual public programs led by artists and curators.
The next 8-week training for teen and adult guides is planned for February 2023, and will take place on alternate Thursday evenings and Saturday mornings.
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