ARTS CENTER ASSOCIATION INC

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Arts & Culture

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719 CENTRAL AVEST PETERSBURG, FL 33701 United States

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http://www.moreanartscenter.org

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Docents- Chihuly Collection St. Pete

Flexible Schedule | st petersburg, FL 33701

We are looking for friendly, outgoing, and engaging volunteers to expand our Docent program at the Chihuly Collection presented by the Morean Arts Center. --An integral part of the Morean’s visitor experience, docents must be welcoming, inclusive, and professional representative of the Morean, and must be interested and willing to facilitate tours for students and adults. Must agree to participate in online and in-person training sessions. Training includes interactive sessions with Morean staff, reading and studying online resources. Learn information about permanent collection as well as changing exhibitions. Attend all sessions about changing exhibitions provided by the curator to learn more about the new exhibitions. Once trained and qualified, be able to facilitate interactive tours or other gallery-based experiences for visitors of diverse ages, cultures, abilities, and interests each year. Practice and implement varied inquiry methods and teaching strategies that support visitor engagement and understanding. Arrive at least 20 minutes before scheduled tour time. Be welcoming, inclusive, and professional representative of the Morean. Experience in education, studio art, and art is appreciated but not required. Docents undergo a background check. Docent benefits: Contributing to the Morean’s mission of connecting people with art. Providing memorable experiences for visitors. After completing 20 docent hours, docents are eligible for free Morean memberships. Unlimited visits to the Chihuly Collection and daily glass demonstrations, discounts on art classes and retail.

Date Posted: Sep 11, 2024
Glass Gallery Greeter

Flexible Schedule | St. Petersburg, FL 33701

Be an integral component in supporting the programming and mission of the Morean Arts Center while immersing yourself in St. Pete’s vibrant arts community. For over 100 years, the Morean has worked to actively connect visitors and artists alike with opportunities to view, study, and create art. By joining the team as a volunteer at the Morean Glass Studio, you will have an opportunity to engage with glass art, support local professional artists, and contribute to the Morean’s mission to serve the art world in St. Pete! Greet: Welcome guests into the studio, assess their needs and accurately direct them to the hot shop for glass demonstrations or to the other Morean buildings Inform: Act as a liaison for the organization by answering guests’ questions about the Studio, programming offered by the Morean, or local neighborhood Connect: Be the catalyst for a positive museum experience by helping guests feel welcomed & engaged with the art. Provide helpful directions or connect patrons with a guest services member to purchase original glass art. Glass Gallery hours are 12:00p-5:00p and volunteers are needed from 11:45a-4:00p. Volunteers should expect to stand for long periods of time and feel comfortable maintaining a positive, friendly attitude in a busy, fast-paced environment. No heavy lifting requirement.

Date Posted: May 1, 2024

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Connecting people with art through innovative and community-oriented art and art education.

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A community arts organization that has been serving st. Petersburg since 1917.

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