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Jackson Pollock (1912-1956) Convergence, 1952 Oil on canvas 93 1/2 x 155 in. (237.5 x 393.7 cm) Albright-Knox Art Gallery, Buffalo, N.Y., Gift of Seymour H. Knox, Jr., 1956 © 2008 The Pollock-Krasner Foundation/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York |
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Docent Program
NEW DOCENT CLASS STARTING FALL 2008! Docents are trained to introduce adult groups to The Jewish Museum’s special and permanent exhibitions with a variety of techniques that encourage the visitor to look at, discuss, and gain insight into Jewish art and culture. Jewish Museum exhibitions feature art and artifacts from antiquity to contemporary periods. Docents provide tours to diverse audiences which may include young adults, educators, seniors, visitors with special needs, and those for whom English is not a first language. The tours encourage and promote multiple viewpoints and interpretations of the exhibitions. Jewish Museum Docents respect the background, interests, and abilities of all visitors who wish to enjoy the Museum. Qualifications Candidates with backgrounds in art education, art history, performance, psychology, or public speaking are encouraged to apply. Candidates must have a genuine appreciation of all visitors from diverse backgrounds, and be able to convey information in a clear, concise, and articulate manner. Training and Requirements Training includes workshops in art history, visual analysis, and Jewish studies. Docents prepare and present a sample tour and are evaluated by Education staff. This evaluation is a key factor in determining whether a trainee will graduate to full Docent status. Those who graduate from the nine-month training course will become members of The Jewish Museum Docent Program. Docent Program applicants must be prepared to make a one-year commitment to the program, immediately following the completion of the training course. This commitment includes attending ongoing training sessions along with contributing forty cumulative tour hours a year. Once they have become members of the Docent Program, new Docents will begin conducting tours of the permanent exhibition. Docents are expected to be prepared at all times to discuss the history of the Museum, the permanent collection, and special exhibitions. Application Procedure Individuals interested in joining the Museum Docent Program must complete the application. Education staff will interview selected applicants. From the pool of applicants interviewed and auditioned, the Museum will accept up to fifteen applicants per training session. For more information, please contact the Volunteer Coordinator at 212.423.3208. To apply, please download and print the application here. |
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