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3 people are interested
Art Exhibit Tours Guides at Queens Library (Jamaica)
ORGANIZATION: Queens Public Library
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3 people are interested
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION
We are seeking Exhibition Interpreters for an exciting initiative between Queens Library and Queens Museum.
Exhibition Interpreters are trained to serve as guides to art/exhibitions located within Queens Library branches. The purpose of a guide is to help give visitors a deeper understanding and appreciation of the artwork.
Tours are conducted every 30-60 minutes and structured to actively involve visitors in the experience, giving them the tools of visual literacy. Interpreters help the visitor attain some sort of "ownership" of the art, and enable them to include art in their own lives.
Specific Interpreter Duties:
Develop visual literacy skills
Provide a general art history background of Modern and Contemporary art
Provide an exhibition overview, and an in-depth understanding of the installation at the assigned library, and its response to the particular library site
Develop audience sensitivity
The program runs from November 10th through February 23rd. Weekly shifts are scheduled (choose at least one shift):
Thursdays 3:00pm - 7:00pm
Saturdays 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Training is required for all volunteers. You must attend BOTH sessions:
Saturday, November 3rd from 11:00am - 5:00pm at Queens Museum
Tuesday, November 6th from 6:00pm - 8:30pm at Central Library
REGISTER AT QUEENS LIBRARY VOLUNTEER WEBSITE
https://volunteer.queenslibrary.org/opportunity/a0C1J00000HQEvQ
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About Queens Public Library
Location:
8911 MERRICK BLVD, JAMAICA, NY 11432, US
Mission Statement
Queens Public Library transforms lives by cultivating personal and intellectual growth and by building strong communities.
Description
We at Queens Public Library believe deeply in equity and that libraries are fundamental in empowering people to take charge of their lives, their governments and their communities.
Volunteers lend their talents and time on behalf of others. Ranging in age from 14 to 80, volunteers are a daily inspiration to customers; help deliver great programming and services; and offer the highest quality of attentiveness to the public.
You can make a difference by helping at any one of our 70 locations, located in every Queens neighborhood. You can...
- Help homebound adults, youth, and seniors get books, movies, and music through Mail-a-Book Services
- Read to youngsters whose parents are working or still learning English
- Teach adults job skills and interview techniques
- Help teens strengthen their academic skills and prepare for college as a Homework Helper or Academic Tutor
- Welcome New Americans, helping them learn English and prepare them to become citizens...and more!
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CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
QUEENS LIBRARY-CENTRAL LIBRARY89-11 MERRICK BLVD.Jamaica, NY 11432
DATE POSTED
October 5, 2018
SKILLS
- Exhibition Arts
- Bengali
- Painting
- Public Speaking
- English
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 17
- Orientation or Training
- 4 hour shifts; 1-2 days a week
- friendly, comfortable speaking to audiences, interest in arts and culture