Georgia Museum of Art | Education
DOCENT PROGRAMS
Do you have a desire to...
- Introduce art to area youth?
- Broaden the horizons of our visitors
- Enrich the lives of our community?
The Georgia Museum of Art wants you to become a member of the most vital part of the department of education, the Docent Program. Docents at the Georgia Museum of Art turn educational programs into reality by leading tours of the museum, assisting at educational events and acting as advocates for the museum.
The Requirements
No teaching experience or knowledge of art history is needed. All we ask of you is...
- An initial nine-month commitment to the training program and an additional year of service
- Membership in the Friends of the Georgia Museum of Art
- Active participation in Docent Education (September-May)
- Availability to attend a weekly Docent Education course (Mondays from 10 a.m. to noon)
The Benefits
For investing your time and talents you receive...
- A chance to promote the arts in our community
- A unique and exciting social opportunity
- Free courses in art history and art interpretation
- Complementary copy of museum-published catalogues
- 20% discount in the Museum Shop
You can make a difference
Docent Education courses begin in September. If you are interested in joining, complete the online form or call the education department at (706) 542-4662.