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82 people are interested
Smithsonian Studio Arts Virtual and In-Person Classroom Assistant
ORGANIZATION: The Smithsonian Associates
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82 people are interested
The Smithsonian Associates Program seeks volunteers who love art, and the process of making it, to assist our instructors and students in our virtual and in-person studio arts classes. No expertise in art is needed; but a desire to learn about it is ideal.
In-person volunteers oversee check in/registration, configure the classroom space before and after each session (set up and clean up), and help the instructors with simple tasks. Remote volunteers are expected to take attendance, manage the waiting room, post and maintain the chat box, and provide assistance to students on behalf of Smithsonian associates.
These opportunities provide a great way to learn about a wide variety of artistic mediums, as you can listen in on the instruction and even dabble in your own artwork off to the side, using your own art supplies.
We offer about 90 different art courses in quarterly semesters. Generally they meet weekly for 4, 6 or 8 weeks, with some exceptions. To see our current course descriptions, check out https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/Events/index.aspx?Studio-Arts-New
To apply, please fill out the online application at https://vol.si.edu/pages/app/2SMDL8TNS1OA2VHQ?osched=YR8LPLPL1836JD0F
Questions? Email Michelle Welker, CVA at welkerm@si.edu or call her at 202-633-8596.
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About The Smithsonian Associates
Location:
Ripley Center, 1100 Jefferson Drive, SW - Suite 3077, Washington, DC 20026, US
Mission Statement
The Smithsonian Associates advances the Institution's mission to "increase and diffuse knowledge" through life-enriching educational and cultural experiences inspired by the Smithsonian's research and collections for DC-region students, families and adults, and for learning communities nationwide.
Description
The Smithsonian Associates - the largest museum-based educational program in the world - has produced vibrant educational and cultural programming inspired by the Smithsonian's research, collecctions and exhibitions, since our founding in 1965.
Each year more than 800 individual programs are presented to spark creativity and excite learning in people of all ages in the Washington, DC area and beyond.
Smithsonian Associates brings the Smithsonian to life through studio art classes, seminars, performances, lectures, regional study tours, museum sleepovers, festivals and special events.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Multiple locations Washington, DC 20560
DATE POSTED
January 29, 2024
SKILLS
- Adult Education
- Visual Arts
- Basic Computer Skills
- Arts Administration
- People Skills
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- Once a week, for up to 8 weeks at a time
- Volunteer 3 out of 4 quarters of the year, & be available weeknights & weekends