Thursday June 15, 2006 12:00AM

Mesa Contemporary Arts relies on the community in order to support its five-gallery visual arts complex, education programs, and special events. A Docent is a teacher, serving MCA and the community in the field of art education. Docents are considered key MCA volunteers. This candidate should have a strong passion and excitement for learning and teaching about contemporary art. Candidates should be energetic and enthusiastic. Docents should have a sincere interest in people of all ages, a sense of flexibility and cooperation, a strong attention to detail, and a respectful attitude for all points of view. Upon completion of training, Docents should become comfortable with providing guided tours of MCA. If assisting with installations, this candidate should be able to stand for long periods of time and may be required to lift up to 50 pounds. A Docent must be 18 years of age or older. Duties: § Serve as hosts at the MCA to provide a welcoming atmosphere to the public. Docents are considered key representatives of the gallery. § Serve as interpreters and tour guides for children and adults visiting the exhibitions, helping to provide a deeper understanding and appreciation of the artwork. § Assist in preserving the collections by providing auxiliary security in exhibition areas. § Prepare background information on the works of art in the collection, special exhibitions, and new acquisitions.
Maximum Volunteers: [0]

Created by Servenet Administrator on 6/14/2006 3:59PM

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