Docent Training - Sculpture Walk Peoria
ORGANIZATION: Peoria Riverfront Museum
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Tuesday, June 2 at 5:30 - Continuing Education - Sculpture Walk Peoria Docent Training
Sculpture Walk Peoria Docent Training
Docent led tours will take place on Saturday mornings during the summer and early fall - there will be two tours; 10:00 and noon. Each tour will last approximately 1.5 hours. The total walking distance for the tour is roughly .75 miles roundtrip, down and back up Washington Street. Docents will discuss 15 sculptures on this walking tour. Docent tours will meet and end at Peoria Riverfront Museum and the first sculpture is located directly across the street at the corner of Washington and Liberty in front of the Maxam building. The tour will cross Washington Street at State Street walking back up Washington Street, with the tour ending shortly before Liberty Street.
Training materials will be provided. Training will be in Peoria Riverfront Museum's Boardroom.
The first training is Tuesday, May 26 at 5:30 or Tuesday, June 2 at 5:30. Please RSVP to the Volunteer Coordinator no later than Thursday, 5/21. If you are interested in being trained as a docent for Sculpture Walk Peoria but cannot make it to either training session please email the Volunteer Coordinator to see if an alternative time can be worked out.
Please take a moment to check out Sculpture Walk Peoria’s website for additional information - http://artspartners.net/sculpture-walk-peoria/
More opportunities with Peoria Riverfront Museum
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Peoria Riverfront Museum
Location:
222 SW WASHINGTON ST, PEORIA, IL 61602, US
Mission Statement
"To inspire lifelong learning for ALL, connecting art, history, science and achievement through collections, exhibitions and programs"
Description
The volunteer mission is to supplement the mission of the Peoria Riverfront Museum by providing genuine hospitality to visitors, engaging visitors in educational programming, assisting with the interpretation of exhibitions, and inspiring the community through the value of volunteer service.
The Peoria Riverfront Museum is a one-of-a-kind collaboration where visitors can explore and learn about the world--from our own backyards to far-off galaxies. We focus on interdisciplinary learning--a fusion of art, history, science, and achievement designed to develop knowledge, critical thinking skills, and a lifelong passion for learning.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Peoria Riverfront Museum222 SW WASHINGTON STPEORIA, IL 61602
DATE POSTED
May 12, 2015
SKILLS
- Public Speaking
- Visual Arts
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Orientation or Training
- 5 months