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1 person is interested
Docent/Visitor's Services Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: DUTCHESS COUNTY ART ASSOCIATION INC
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1 person is interested
About Volunteer Opportunity:
Barrett Art Center is looking for a Docent Volunteer, who would be responsible for greeting visitors, visitor engagement, answering phones and other administrative tasks depending on the need. This opportunity is ideal for those interested in history, visual arts, gaining experience in Visitor's Services and working in a small contemporary gallery.
About Barrett Art Center:
Barrett Art Center fosters an appreciation of the visual arts in the Mid-Hudson Valley through high-caliber exhibitions, programs, workshops, and events, while being invested in history, through building preservation and collections stewardship. BAC’s free public programming sustains the region’s contemporary art community and reaches diverse audiences by bringing together thousands of participants each year.
Always free and open to the public-so there are no financial barriers to access- BAC’s arts programming engages with its community and we strive to be an open, inclusive, and equitable place where all feel welcome.
More opportunities with DUTCHESS COUNTY ART ASSOCIATION INC
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About DUTCHESS COUNTY ART ASSOCIATION INC
Location:
55 NOXON ST, POUGHKEEPSIE, NY 12601, US
Mission Statement
The mission of the Barrett Art Center/Dutchess County Art Association is to foster and perpetuate an appreciation of the visual arts in the Hudson Valley. This includes exhibits, art classes, lectures, and demonstrations focused on the visual arts.
Description
When American regionalist painter, muralist and printmaker Thomas Weeks Barrett, Jr. (1902-1947) returned home to Poughkeepsie after working as a muralist for the Treasury Relief Art Project and the Works Progress Administration (WPA) Federal Art Project in the early 1930s, he expressed his idealistic desire for a better society by creating a community art organization. Recognizing the positive impact of the arts on community life, Barrett founded the Dutchess County Art Association (DCAA) in 1934. Today, the DCAA is commonly known as the Barrett Art Center (BAC).
Throughout its history, BAC has provided a meeting place for artists and art enthusiasts alike to view, exhibit, discuss, create, and learn about art. A 30-year tradition of presenting prestigious national shows of contemporary art (New Directions) and photography (Photoworks) juried by museum professionals annually attracts hundreds of submissions from across the country. BAC offers opportunities for members, students, and instructors to showcase their work. A long-standing tradition since its inception is extensive outreach. Off-site events, exhibitions, workshops and demonstrations promote an awareness of art and artists on a county-wide level; this goal achieved through partnerships with libraries, civic organizations, art and educational institutions, historic sites, and local businesses.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
55 Noxon StreetPoughkeepsiePoughkeepsie, NY 12601
DATE POSTED
September 20, 2019
SKILLS
- Exhibition Arts
- Office Reception
- Administrative Support
- Customer Service
- Arts Administration
- People Skills
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- 5 hours a week minimum
- Interest in visual arts and the community!