Art Gallery Docent
ORGANIZATION: HANNAN CENTER
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The Kayrod Gallery at Hannan Center shows the work of artists over 60 in an intimate space. The gallery hosts about 6 shows per year all of which include an opening reception.
Gallery docents take time to learn everything they can about an exhibit-its art and artist(s). They provide guided tours, fun facts, and information to gallery visitors. Docents interact a great deal with gallery visitors act as a representative for the Kayrod Gallery. Docents are needed during regular gallery hours as well as during exhibition opening receptions.
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About HANNAN CENTER
Location:
4750 WOODWARD AVE, DETROIT, MI 48201, US
Mission Statement
Mission: The mission of Hannan Center is to preserve the dignity and enhance the quality of life of seniors in Michigan. Vision: The vision of Hannan Center is that seniors are respected, valued and empowered to reach their potential and connected to a community of their choice. Values: Commitment to Healthy Aging - Hannan Center is committed to enriching the lives of older adults. We enable those 55+ to find fulfillment and meaning in their lives. We aim to help them reach their fullest potential. Empowerment - Hannan Center empowers and enables seniors to make informed choices, advocate for themselves and advance the interests they most value. Respect - We believe life experience matters and recognize the inherent dignity in each person we serve. Innovation - We pursue novel and creative approaches to enrich the lives of people as they age.
Description
Celebrating its centennial in 2025, Hannan Center’s older adult programming includes the Zena Baum Senior Service Center - My Neighborhood Connections, Occupational Therapy, and Active Connections; Daybreak - a caregiver daytime program providing care to individuals experiencing dementia; Beyond U - affordable professional instruction for older adults, Arts & Culture based workshops and courses; and lastly a showplace for the creative aging practice of our participants - the Ellen Kayrod Gallery.
CAUSE AREAS
Arts & Culture,
Community,
Seniors
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
4750 Woodward AveDetroit, MI 48201
(42.35563 ,-83.06306 )
DATE POSTED
June 3, 2025
SKILLS
- Exhibition Arts
- Customer Service
- People Skills
- Public Speaking
- Visual Arts
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Orientation or Training