Yellowstone Art Museum

Become a Docent

What is a "docent"? The word docent has its root in a Latin word meaning "to teach." At the Yellowstone Art Museum, docents provide tours to school children and/or adults. They also may provide pre- and post-visit art appreciation presentations in the schools, assist with educational activities at community festivals, or conduct research on the temporary exhibitions.

Qualifications

• An interest in and aptitude for teaching, and an affinity for a wide range of types of people
• A commitment to learning (no prior art knowledge is required)
• An ability and desire to represent the Yellowstone Art Museum

Benefits

• Opportunities to learn from curators, artists, art historians, and guest experts
• Personal satisfaction through learning about art and through teaching others to appreciate art
• Involvement with a wonderful group of docent colleagues who share similar interests and enthusiasm for art
• Participation in the Museum's mission to educate, enlighten, and inspire the widest possible audience

• Learn more about the arts from curators, docents, and other professionals in a museum setting
• Take part in special art classes with professional artists
• Help with children's workshops, special events, and tours
• Develop new skills that will help you in school and in the work world
• Serve as an ambassador for the Yellowstone Art Museum to your school
• Contribute to the community by volunteering
• Make new friends

Would you like to get involved?

Download this form to become a Teen Ambassador.

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Please contact Linda Ewert 406-256-6804, x231, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or  LeAnn Bennett 406-256-6804, x232, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information on Teen Ambassadors.