Danforth Art seeks enthusiastic volunteers to assist the registration department with various tasks and projects. Volunteers will be asked to complete a range of activities, including art handling, collections management, and exhibition installation and deinstallation. Volunteers are sought with availability both weekly and on an as-needed basis.
Qualifications:
Open to anyone with a love of the arts looing to contribute to a non-profit institution. The ideal volunteer will have experience in an arts institution, strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to work individually and collaboratively. Comfort and familiarity with museum standards is expected. Computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Power Point are preferred. Volunteers will be trained in all aspects of their tasks by the museum registrar.
Open to anyone with a love of the arts looing to contribute to a non-profit institution. The ideal volunteer will have experience in an arts institution, strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to work individually and collaboratively. Comfort and familiarity with museum standards is expected. Computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Power Point are preferred. Volunteers will be trained in all aspects of their tasks by the museum registrar.
How To Apply:
Interested applicants should send a resume and letter of interest to Kristina Wilson, Museum Registrar, at kwilson@danforthart.org. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.
Interested applicants should send a resume and letter of interest to Kristina Wilson, Museum Registrar, at kwilson@danforthart.org. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.
Apply by:
March 01, 2015
March 01, 2015
About this Organization:
Established as a grass roots organization in 1975 by a committed group of citizens, the Danforth Museum of Art, now called Danforth Art, has grown to become a vital cultural resource. Located in Framingham, Massachusetts, 20 miles west of Boston, Danforth Art provides visitors with entertaining and educational experiences in the visual arts. Danforth Art educates the public through its collection of American art, changing exhibits of contemporary artists, classes and workshops in the School, and a variety of community outreach programs.
Established as a grass roots organization in 1975 by a committed group of citizens, the Danforth Museum of Art, now called Danforth Art, has grown to become a vital cultural resource. Located in Framingham, Massachusetts, 20 miles west of Boston, Danforth Art provides visitors with entertaining and educational experiences in the visual arts. Danforth Art educates the public through its collection of American art, changing exhibits of contemporary artists, classes and workshops in the School, and a variety of community outreach programs.
Focusing on American art from 18th century to present day, Danforth Art is dedicated to showing the very best examples of contemporary art by both emerging and established artists, as well as an exploration of the School of Boston Expressionism. Our compelling exhibitions and permanent collection of over 3,500 works of art offer countless opportunities for all ages to explore a range of media and artistic forms of expression. Our mission strongly supports education, the 400 yearly studio art courses offered in the School, family workshops and artist lectures offer Danforth Art members and visitors numerous opportunities to learn and create.
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