TAM Docents: Edo to Tacoma Changeover - labels and checklist

Hello Docents and VSS-

Attached are the labels and checklist for the Edo to Tacoma changeover that is happening this week. This is also a chance to remind you that, in September, I squeezed in an extra training on Tuesday, November 23 at 10:30 am in the gallery with Zoe to go over these changes with you and give you a chance to ask any questions. I look forward to seeing you all then, if not before.

Thank you,

-Jana

 

Jana Wennstrom

Manager of Public and Volunteer Programs

& Interim Director of Education

TACOMA ART MUSEUM

1701 Pacific Avenue

Tacoma, Washington 98402

T: 253.272.4258 x3030

F: 253.627.1898

JWennstrom@TacomaArtMuseum.org

 

Docent needed Friday, December 3rd.

Hello Docents,

 

I know you are probably sick of me already, but I need your help! I have a group tour on December 3^rd that needs a docent.

 

Tour Type:                    Edo to Tacoma

Organization:                 Puget Sound Sumi-e Artist

Date & Time:                 Friday, December 3^rd, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Guest Count:                  10 seniors

 

Do I have any takers?

 

Warm Regards,

Megan

 

Megan Ristine

Education Assistant

TACOMA ART MUSEUM

1701 Pacific Avenue

Tacoma, Washington 98402

T: 253.272.4258 x3026

F: 253.627.1898

MRistine@TacomaArtMuseum.org

 

Open Shifts and Tours

Dear Docents,

 

I have a special event on Thursday, December 2^nd that has requested a docent to give two tours. These tours would be around a half an hour in length, one starting at 7:00pm and the other starting at 8:15 pm. The galleries requested are Edo to Tacoma and Impressionism. Please let me know if this is an opportunity would be of interested to you.

 

I also have the following shifts still open if you are available:

 

Saturday, November 20^th, from 11 am - 3 pm

Saturday, December 4^th, from 11 am - 3 pm

Saturday, December 18^th, from 11 am - 3 pm

Wednesday, December 29^th, from 11 am - 3 pm

Thursday, December 30^th, from 11 am - 3 pm

Friday, December 31^st, from 11 am - 3 pm

 

Thank you!

 

Warm Regards,

Megan

 

Megan Ristine

Education Assistant

TACOMA ART MUSEUM

1701 Pacific Avenue

Tacoma, Washington 98402

T: 253.272.4258 x3026

F: 253.627.1898

MRistine@TacomaArtMuseum.org

 

Hello Docents!

Dear Docents,

 

I wanted to introduce myself, and in some cases re-introduce myself. I am Megan Ristine the Education Assistant here at the museum. I know you have been hearing from me from time to time and I will now be taking some of the workload off of Jana, as she has taken on so much in Courtney’s absence. I will now be your main contact for group tours. I will be contacting you with scheduled group tours, open shifts, and in desperation for those last minute group tours. I hope that I can fill Jana’s shoes and do the same great job. Jana will still be your contact for docent training, gallery information, and all the other wonderful things you do. Please feel free to contact me with any concerns or questions. I look forward to getting to know you and working with all of you.

Thank you for all that you do!

 

Warm Regards,

Megan

 

 

Megan Ristine

Education Assistant

TACOMA ART MUSEUM

1701 Pacific Avenue

Tacoma, Washington 98402

T: 253.272.4258 x3026

F: 253.627.1898

MRistine@TacomaArtMuseum.org

 

TAM Docents: I need your input

Hello Docents-

I had an idea that I want to run by you. I was looking at Portland Art Museum’s member magazine and saw something I really liked and thought we could do here. They feature tours of particular galleries on specific dates and times. If we did this, if would become a value-added type of programming that would still be free with museum admission and may drum up some extra business for you too. Below is an example of what that might look like:

 

December

Wednesday, December 1, 2 pm               Tour of Impressionism

Sunday, December 19, 3 pm                   Tour of Mighty Tacoma

Thursday, December 30, 1 pm                Tour of Edo to Tacoma

 

We could probably feature one tour per week and pick different days, rotating the exhibitions throughout the months. These would then be up on the website and out in our publications. We could even create fliers that featured these public tours. By making the gallery tour specific, rather than the open ended version we had before just featuring “docent tour at 1 pm”, I thought it might have more appeal and marketing capability.

What do you all think about this approach? Any feedback you may have would be great.

Thank you for all that you do for Tacoma Art Museum!

-Jana

 

 

Jana Wennstrom

Manager of Public and Volunteer Programs

& Interim Director of Education

TACOMA ART MUSEUM

1701 Pacific Avenue

Tacoma, Washington 98402

T: 253.272.4258 x3030

F: 253.627.1898

JWennstrom@TacomaArtMuseum.org

 

TAM Docents: Woodblock multiple color printing slide show

Hello Docents-

Below is a link that Elizabeth has been so kind as to share with all of us. Enjoy!

 

I wanted to let you know, for those who have been interested, Dancing with the Tacoma Stars was great fun last night – lots of adrenaline and shaky legs the first dance though. Thanks to the support of friends and family, I walked away with the People's Choice Award (a personal Karaoke machine).

 

Take care!

-Jana

 

Jana Wennstrom
Manager of Public and Volunteer Programs

& Interim Director of Education

TACOMA ART MUSEUM
T: 253.272.4258 x3030

 

 

 

From: abcdelizabeth@comcast.net [mailto:abcdelizabeth@comcast.net]
Sent: Saturday, November 06, 2010 8:39 AM
To: Jana Wennstrom
Subject: Woodblock multiple color printing slide show

 

Jana:

 

Here's a great link to share with the other docents.

 

Another great step-by-step woodblock series from the Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, England.

http://www.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/pharos/sections/making_art/index_japan.html.

 

I continue to research information on the woodblock process and history.

I'm so glad TAM is sharing their wonderful collection with our community.

 

Elizabeth